INTELLIFLO®
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WHY MORE POOL OWNERS SAVE WITH INTELLIFLO® VARIABLE SPEED PUMPS
Want to know why IntelliFlo pumps outsell all other variable speed pool pumps?
When Pentair first introduced IntelliFlo variable speed technology, it set off a marketplace revolution with its energy efficiency, near-silent operation and long service life. The IntelliFlo Variable Speed Pump further refines the field-proven advancements that have led IntelliFlo pumps to outsell all other variable speed brands. Check out these advantages, and you’ll quickly see why:
- Estimated cost savings of up to $1,500 each year.1
- Energy savings up to 90% versus traditional pumps.
- Dramatically quieter operation—as low as 45 decibels.†
- 8 programmable speed settings and built-in timer assure optimum speed and run times for maximum efficiency and savings.
1 Savings based on variable speed pump compared to a single-speed pump running 12 hours per day at an average of $0.16 per kWh in a 20,000 gallon pool. Actual savings may vary based on local utility rates, pool size, pump run time, pump horsepower, pump rpm, plumbing size and length, pump model, service factor and other hydraulic factors. †Compared to noise level of typical 1.5-horsepower single-speed pump.
Up to 90%savings!
Put the game-changing,money-saving innovationof IntelliFlo pumps towork for you.
FIRST THEN,
FIRST NOW

IntelliFlo pumps brought variable speed technology to market—years ahead of every other manufacturer. But, the leader never stands still. So, we’ve taken full advantage of our head start to perfect these IntelliFlo pump firsts:
- Ultra-efficient, permanent magnet motors, as used in advanced hybrid cars.
- Precise matching of motor speed to your pool’s needs.
- Totally enclosed fan-cooled (TEFC) motor design for long life and quiet operation.
- Built-in diagnostics protect the pump for longer service life.
And today, IntelliFlo pumps still lead the way with all these advantages:
- Permanent magnet motor design for greater efficiency
- More total energy savings than any other pool pump family in history
- Nearly a decade of proven in-field reliability.
- Exclusive software and digital controls make programming a cinch.
- Easy installation for inground pools and pool/spa combos of all types
and sizes, new or existing - Once installed, the IntelliFlo pump is fully compatible with IntelliTouch®, EasyTouch®
and SunTouch® Control Systems, providing a range of options from indoor control
panels to wireless remotes to manage pool heating, lighting, spa jets, water features
and more. Add our ScreenLogic® Interface to a new or existing IntelliTouch or
EasyTouch pool automation system to enjoy pool and spa control using your Mac®
computer or PC2, iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch® mobile digital device or Android® device
2The IntelliFlo pump also works with other manufacturers’
pool/spa controllers when used with a separately purchased
IntelliComm® II Interface Adapter.


HOW MUCH ENERGY CAN ONE INTELLIFLO® VARIABLE SPEED PUMP SAVE?
Typical single-speed pumps can consume as much energy as all your other home appliances combined. Why not replace that energy hog with an IntelliFlo pump? It uses less energy than the typical single-speed pump—savings that translate directly into money in your pocket.

3Source: U.S. Federal Trade Commission—www.ftc.gov/energy

Hybrid technology makes your money go up to 90% farther.
Most pool pumps, even so-called “energy-efficient” models, still use the traditional technology
of an induction-style motor. The IntelliFlo pump uses an advanced permanent magnet
motor—the same technology found in today’s hybrid cars. Result: savings of up to 90%, even
compared to “high-efficiency” single-speed and two-speed pumps.
POOLSIDE PEACE AND QUIET.
IntelliFlo pumps introduced a new level of quiet to the pump world. With their permanent magnet motors, totally enclosed fan-cooled (TEFC) design and low average operating speed, they’re so whisper-quiet that you may not even know they’re operating.
But, the quantity of sound is only one measure of quietness. Sound quality is important, too. That’s why we engineered the IntelliFlo pump’s permanent magnet motor to virtually eliminate the unpleasant high-pitched noise found in other so-called “quiet” variable speed pumps—so you enjoy a more relaxing, satisfying pool and spa experience.
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Lawnmower90 dB
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Alarm Clock80 dB
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Vacuum Cleaner70 dB
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Single-Speed pump67 dB
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Car Traffic67 dB
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Dishwasher60 dB
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Moderate Rainfall50 dB
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IntelliFlo Pump45 dB
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Library30 dB
Decibels (dB)
+1.5-horsepower pool pump. Pumps at distance of 3.28 feet. U.S. car traffic at 50 feet. Sources: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, OSHA.

SLOW AND STEADY WINS.
With its ability to adjust speed, the IntelliFlo® Variable Speed Pump takes full advantage of the scientifically proven Affinity Law:
Cut the pump speed by half, and you cut power consumption by 87%. The graph below shows just how dramatic your energy savings can be.
Traditional pumps operate at set, unchangeable speeds. Those speeds are almost always higher than required. As a result, they overpower the jobs they’re assigned to do, which wastes energy
The IntelliFlo pump allows custom programming of optimum pump speeds for specific tasks such as filtering, heating, cleaning, spa jets and waterfalls. For virtually all applications, the optimum speed is lower than the preset, unchangeable speeds of older pumps.
When water moves more slowly for longer periods, it helps reduce the occurrence of algae that forms more easily when water is pumped briskly and then allowed to rest for long intervals. Your filter works more effectively because it has more time to sift out particles from the water and because particles aren’t forced through the filter media under needlessly high pressure. Automatic chemical dispensers and chlorinators
also work better when water is kept moving.
JUST HOW MUCH CAN YOU SAVE?
Energy Cost per Kilowatt Hour (kWh) | Estimated IntelliFlo Pump Savings Per Year1 | Estimated IntelliFlo Pump Savings After 5 years1 |
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$0.16 | up to $1,500 | up to $7,500 |
$0.20 | up to $1,800 | up to $9,000 |
$0.30 | up to $2,700 | up to $13,500 |
Since the cost to operate your pump isn’t itemized on your electric bill, you’re probably wondering just how much an IntelliFlo pump could save. Here are realistic estimates when comparing a traditional energy-efficient single-speed pump to the IntelliFlo pump in a 20,000 gallon pool. Savings are calculated using 12 hours of operation, which represent common run times.

As your poolscape changes, so will the IntelliFlo pump.
With IntelliFlo pumps, you can add equipment and features, or change them, without reducing pump performance and efficiency. Add a solar system or water feature, or change your filter. Just push a button to set the new optimum speed for the lowest energy use. You keep saving, even as your pool system changes.
Dancing Waters
Pool Cleaner
Waterfall
Spa
Proven dependability that’s in a class by itself.
IntelliFlo pumps have amassed a record of field-proven reliability that’s unmatched by any other variable speed pump. Here’s how:
- Permanent magnet motor runs cooler, produces less vibration than induction motors.
- Totally enclosed fan-cooled (TEFC) design protects against the elements.
- Built-in diagnostics protect the pump for longer service life.
So, when you invest in the superior engineering of an IntelliFlo pump, you’ll reap the dividends for years to come. Visit your
Pentair professional now…and let the enjoyment begin.

NOTE: The chart above demonstrates performance rates at factory preset speeds of 750 RPM,
1500 RPM, 2350 RPM and 3110 RPM.
How does your pool pump measure…
IntelliFlo pumps vs. single-speed pool pumps
Benefit | IntelliFlo Variable Speed Pump | Single-Speed Pumps |
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Up to $1,500 estimated cost savings each year1 | YES | NO |
Energy savings up to 90% | YES | NO |
Longer pump life | YES | NO |
Permanent magnet motor, as in hybrid cars, reduces noise and vibration | YES | NO |
Improves filter and chlorinator performance | YES | NO |
Helps reduce algae build-up | YES | NO |
Lets you add pool features without reducing pump efficiency | YES | NO |
Totally enclosed fan-cooled (TEFC) design protects working parts | YES | NO |
Built-in diagnostics protect the pump for longer service life | YES | NO |
8 programmable speed settings and built-in timer assure optimum speed YES NO and run times for maximum efficiency and savings |
YES | NO |
IntelliFlo pumps vs. single-speed pool pumps
Benefit | IntelliFlo Variable Speed Pump | Single-Speed Pumps |
---|---|---|
World’s first-ever variable speed pool pump | YES | NO |
More total energy savings than any other pool pump family in history | YES | NO |
Nearly a decade of proven in-field reliability | YES | NO |
Outsells all other variable speed pool pumps | YES | NO |
