Product Overview
Transform a standard swimming pool into a powerful swim-in-place training environment with the Speck BADU Jet Turbo Swim Jet System. Designed for fitness, endurance training, aquatic therapy, and recreation, this premium system produces a broad, smooth current rated at up to 1,100 gallons per minute.
Unlike traditional pump-driven swim jets that require extensive suction and return plumbing, the BADU Jet Turbo uses a direct-in-wall, propeller-driven design. Water is drawn directly from the pool through the large front cover and returned as a strong, controlled current. This design eliminates the need for long, high-flow plumbing runs and helps create a cleaner, less turbulent swimming lane.
A quiet permanent-magnet motor and variable-frequency drive allow the swimmer to adjust the current for different ability levels. The system can accommodate relaxed recreational swimming, rehabilitation exercises, or more demanding resistance workouts without requiring a full-length lap pool.
Key Features
- Maximum flow rating of 1,100 GPM
- Propeller-driven resistance current
- Broad, smooth, turbulence-free water flow
- Multiple adjustable operating speeds
- Quiet, energy-efficient permanent-magnet motor
- Magnetically coupled, seal-free motor design
- Variable-frequency drive for speed adjustment
- Underwater push-button controls
- Wi-Fi-enabled control capability
- Automation control board included
- Direct-in-wall installation eliminates extensive plumbing
- Large plastic anti-entrapment cover
- Suitable for fitness, therapy, training, and recreation
- Designed for residential inground swimming pools
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Speck Pumps |
| Product Series | BADU Jet Turbo |
| Manufacturer Part Number | JS453-9212T-1CP |
| SKU | JS453-9212T-1CP |
| UPC / Barcode | 840182107612 |
| Product Type | In-Wall Swim Jet System |
| Maximum Flow | 1,100 GPM |
| Motor Rating | 2 HP |
| Motor Type | Permanent-Magnet, Magnetically Coupled |
| Speed Control | Variable-Frequency Drive |
| Front Cover | Plastic Anti-Entrapment Cover |
| Controls | Underwater Buttons and Wi-Fi Capability |
| Automation Board | Included |
| Application | Residential Inground Pool |
| Shipping Method | Freight |
| Product Weight | Approximately 165 Pounds |
| Manufacturer Warranty | One-Year Limited Warranty |
The JS453-9212T-1CP package is identified as the plastic-cover version and includes the 2 HP motor, jet housing, control box with GFCI, automation control board, and variable-frequency drive.
Installation Requirements
The BADU Jet Turbo is intended for installation directly into the pool wall. It is best planned during new pool construction or a properly engineered renovation because the housing requires precise placement, structural preparation, electrical service, and rear equipment access.
Although the direct-in-wall design eliminates conventional high-flow swim-jet plumbing, professional construction and electrical work are still required. Installation must comply with the Speck planning guide, manufacturer instructions, applicable building codes, and local electrical requirements.
The system must not be operated dry. The anti-entrapment cover must remain securely installed and should be inspected regularly for cracks, missing fasteners, looseness, or damage before swimmers enter the pool.
Ideal For
- Swim-in-place fitness training
- Cardiovascular and endurance workouts
- Aquatic therapy and low-impact exercise
- Competitive swim practice
- Compact pools without full lap lanes
- Recreational resistance swimming
- New construction and major pool renovations
Package Contents
- BADU Jet Turbo in-wall jet housing
- Plastic anti-entrapment cover
- Propeller and motor assembly
- 2 HP permanent-magnet motor
- Variable-frequency drive
- Control box with GFCI
- Automation control board
- Underwater operating controls
Installation materials, structural modifications, electrical labor, bonding equipment, and pool construction are not included unless specifically stated.
Warranty Information
This system includes a one-year limited manufacturer warranty, subject to Speck’s current terms, proper installation, approved application, maintenance requirements, and proof of purchase. Damage caused by incorrect installation, dry operation, improper electrical service, unauthorized modifications, or a missing or damaged safety cover may not be covered.