Pentair SuperFlo VS Variable-Speed Pool Pump (1.5 HP, EC-342001)
Outgoing model — The most-reviewed variable-speed pump on Amazon, now discontinued by Pentair and down to its last units — 1.5 HP, three programmable speeds, still genuine, still about $1,280; it held our best-overall crown from June to September 2026
Specs
| Motor | 1.5 HP variable-speed |
| Speeds | 3 programmable + override |
| Max flow | 112 GPM |
| Voltage | 230V |
| Pool type | In-ground |
| Efficiency | ENERGY STAR while current (no longer on the EPA list since discontinuation) |
| Warranty (online) | 1 yr, parts only |
Pros
- Cheapest of the trusted major pool brands (~$1,280) — and the most-reviewed VS pump here at 4.4★ across 1,834 ratings
- Three programmable speeds with a 24-hour clock and override — set it and forget it
- ENERGY STAR certified; 112 GPM max flow suits most residential inground pools
- Drop-in replacement for a worn-out single-speed pump
Cons
- ⚠️ DISCONTINUED AND NEARLY GONE — Pentair names the SuperFlo VST (342002) as the replacement, and the Amazon listing read "Only 2 left in stock" on 2026-09-04. It lost our crown on that stock clock. If it is in stock when you read this it is still a genuine, well-proven pump; if it is not, do not buy the "Penteir"-titled VST from a marketplace reseller in its place
- 230V only — most pool pads have it, but confirm before you buy
- 1.5 HP fits standard pools; very large or high-head setups want the Hayward TriStar VS or the 3 HP BLACK+DECKER
- Digital keypad, not Wi-Fi/app control — the BLACK+DECKER that replaced it as our pick has both
Water finds its way into the control head and kills the drive unit - three owners describe exactly that, one within a week - and the survivors tend to go at three to five years. Pentair's warranty also requires a licensed installer.
3 of the first 10 critical cards (of 192) are water in the control head and 2 more are a drive failure at three to five years; the licensed-installer warranty condition is named separately · critical reviews read August 2026
FAQ
Who is the Pentair SuperFlo VS Variable-Speed Pool Pump (1.5 HP, EC-342001) for?
You want the most-proven variable-speed pump ever sold on Amazon (4.4★ across 1,834 owners) and can live with buying the last of a discontinued run — it lost our crown in September 2026 because a pick you may not be able to buy next month is not a pick.
What do owners say about the Pentair SuperFlo VS Variable-Speed Pool Pump (1.5 HP, EC-342001)?
4.4★ across 1,834 owner ratings (Amazon, read September 2026). What owners complain about: Water finds its way into the control head and kills the drive unit - three owners describe exactly that, one within a week - and the survivors tend to go at three to five years. Pentair's warranty also requires a licensed installer.
What is the warranty on the Pentair SuperFlo VS Variable-Speed Pool Pump (1.5 HP, EC-342001)?
1 yr, parts only
Record
- — Lost the best-overall crown to the BLACK+DECKER 1.5 HP VS. The listing read "Only 2 left in stock" on the same-day re-read, which was the trigger set in August; 4.4 stars across 1,834 ratings (was 1,833), $1,280, ten of ten visible cards verified purchases with no Vine. The card stays as the outgoing model while it is still buyable.
- — Pentair's own page now says this pump is discontinued and points to the SuperFlo VST. The VS is still in stock and buyable, and the VST is not sold on Amazon under Pentair's brand, so the VS stays the pick with this disclosure until it sells through.
✓ Safety: no active recall — 230V hard-wired equipment — a pump swap is an electrical job and most jurisdictions want a licensed electrician on the circuit. CPSC recall API checked Sep 2026: Pentair's two records are 2021 pool heaters and 2011 drain covers — no pump (records opened).
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Data last verified: September 2026. Ratings are real, dated reads — never scraped or invented. Full methodology and monetization disclosure: how we test.