{"product_id":"pentair-whisperflo-tefc-pool-pump-1-5hp-3-phase-011642","title":"Pentair WhisperFlo TEFC Pool Pump 1.5HP 3-Phase | 011642","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pentair WhisperFlo high performance pool pump provides single-speed circulation for pool and spa systems with compatible three-phase electrical service. This 1.5 HP Super-Duty model combines a totally enclosed fan-cooled motor, corrosion-resistant thermoplastic housing and Pentair’s FunnelFlo hydraulic design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn oversized strainer basket, clear inspection lid and 2-inch threaded connections support routine operation and maintenance. This is a complete pump assembly—not a replacement motor or a variable-speed pump.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommercial pool and spa circulation systems with three-phase power, contractors replacing a matching WhisperFlo pump, and equipment installations requiring single-speed performance with accessible strainer maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotally enclosed fan-cooled Super-Duty motor designed for compatible three-phase electrical installations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunnelFlo diffuser and impeller engineered to move water while minimizing turbulence and hydraulic noise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngineered thermoplastic housing that resists corrosion in pool-equipment environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOversized strainer basket and clear Cam and Ramp lid for convenient debris inspection and cleaning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck debris accumulation without opening the pump, then access the basket when cleaning is needed. The large basket collects debris before it reaches the impeller, while the clear lid simplifies routine inspections. A complete pump assembly streamlines replacement purchasing when both the motor and hydraulic components need to be replaced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequires 208–230V or 460V three-phase electrical service. It cannot connect directly to a standard 115V or 230V single-phase supply.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor replacement installations, compare total horsepower, pump performance curves, plumbing alignment and required system flow. Matching nominal horsepower or connection size alone does not establish compatibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation Guidance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation must be completed by qualified professionals. Pentair specifies external overload protection for three-phase motors. Your installer must also verify grounding, bonding, circuit protection, correct motor rotation and safe operating flow through the filter, heater and other connected equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete WhisperFlo pump assembly with Super-Duty motor, pump housing, strainer basket and clear lid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfirm Before Ordering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVerify supply voltage and phase, existing pump specifications, plumbing layout and equipment-pad clearance. Use the delivered motor’s nameplate for final electrical sizing, and confirm applicable installation and manufacturer warranty requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePentair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhisperFlo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer Part Number \/ SKU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e011642\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWFK-6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUPC \/ Barcode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e788379863869\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh performance pool and spa pump\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRated Horsepower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 HP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eService Factor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.47\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Horsepower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.21 THP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle-speed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectrical Phase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree-phase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupply Voltage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e208–230\/460V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished Full-Load Amperage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.4A at 208V; 6.3A at 230V; 3.2A at 460V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMotor Enclosure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotally enclosed fan-cooled, Super-Duty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuction \/ Discharge Connections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2-inch NPT \/ 2-inch NPT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHousing Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngineered thermoplastic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrainer Cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear Cam and Ramp lid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMotor Protection Requirement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExternal overload protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustomer Q\u0026amp;A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan this replace a 230V single-phase pool pump?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot as a direct electrical replacement. This model requires three-phase power. Your installer must confirm the available electrical service and hydraulic suitability before ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this a variable-speed pump?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. This is a single-speed WhisperFlo model and does not include an onboard variable-speed controller.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy does a 1.5 HP pump have a 2.21 THP rating?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePentair lists a 1.47 service factor and 2.21 total horsepower. Use total horsepower together with performance curves when comparing replacement pumps—not nominal horsepower alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan a homeowner install this pump?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional installation is required. Three-phase wiring, external motor protection, grounding, bonding and hydraulic compatibility must be verified before operation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"psd-manuals-sell-sheets\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eManuals \u0026amp; Sell Sheets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer reference documents for this equipment family. Confirm your exact model and production revision before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pentair.com\/content\/dam\/extranet\/nam\/pentair-pool\/commercial\/pumps\/whisperflo-xf\/manuals\/whisperfloxf-and-maxeproxf-pump-manual-english.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eManual: WhisperFloXF Pump Installation and User's Guide for Single Phase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pentair.com\/content\/dam\/extranet\/nam\/pentair-pool\/commercial\/pumps\/whisperflo-xf\/manuals\/whisperfloxf-maxeproxf-3-phase-pump-manual-english.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eManual: WhisperFloXF Install Users Guide for 3 Phase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Pentair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67626356113718,"sku":"011642","price":1395.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/1167\/9798\/files\/pentair-whisperflo-tefc-pool-pump-1-5hp-3-phase-011642.png?v=1792647583","url":"https:\/\/poolsupplydepot.net\/products\/pentair-whisperflo-tefc-pool-pump-1-5hp-3-phase-011642","provider":"Pool Supply Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}