Hayward TriStar VS 820 Variable Speed Pump with OmniX Automation
Hayward TriStar VS 820 Variable Speed Pump with OmniX Automation
## Hayward TriStar VS 820 Variable Speed Inground Pool Pump with OmniX (2.25 HP)
The Hayward TriStar VS 820 sets a new benchmark for heavy-duty residential pool circulation, delivering a high-velocity hydraulic profile driven by a sustainable permanent magnet motor. Engineered specifically for medium-to-large inground swimming pools and high-demand water features, this advanced **2.25 HP variable speed pump** allows property owners to dramatically scale down energy consumption by adjusting flow rates to mirror real-time operational filtration schedules.
Outfitted with Hayward’s proprietary **OmniX equipment ecosystem**, the TriStar VS 820 introduces a decentralized smart layout. This enables users to network compatible equipment together seamlessly without the high upfront capital costs of a traditional master automation panel.
### Next-Gen Smart Automation & Hydraulic Efficiency
* **Decentralized OmniX Ecosystem:** Intelligently connects compatible local pool hardware without requiring a bulky, centralized master controller. Homeowners and service technicians can access streamlined user access and multi-account diagnostic management tools right within the native OmniX app.
* **Intuitive Wireless Control:** Out of the box, the pump features highly responsive **Bluetooth® connectivity** for complete local control. Configure customized multi-tier, time-of-day based schedules, true variable-speed RPM parameters, and access continuous water temperature monitoring.
* **Control From Anywhere:** Elevate your platform with the optional **OmniX Gateway accessory** *(sold separately)* to unleash secure, cloud-based global Wi-Fi remote access and scheduling from any mobile device.
* **High-Volume Strainer Capacity:** Features an expansive **137 Cubic Inch basket** structured with optimized leaf-holding dynamics. This minimizes clear-out frequencies and preserves maximum flow velocity even when heavily loaded with yard debris.
* **Rigid Compliance Standards:** Fully tested and listed by the Department of Energy (DOE), NSF, and UL, confirming strict alignment with modern eco-efficiency and mechanical safety codes.
### Technical Specifications
* **Product Code / SKU:** W3VSP32820
* **Motor Performance:** Variable Speed, Up to 2.25 HP
* **Application Suitability:** Premium Optimization for Inground Pools & Spas
* **Input Voltage:** 115V / 230V Dual-Voltage Auto-Sensing Capabilities
* **Plumbing Connections:** 2" x 2.5" CPVC Union Slip Connections (Included)
* **Strainer Basket Capacity:** 137 Cubic Inches
* **Onboard Intelligence:** Bluetooth Local Control (OmniX App Ready)
* **Remote Upgradability:** Wi-Fi Monitoring Enabled via OmniX Gateway *(Sold Separately)*
* **Maintenance Provisions:** Integrated toolless drain plugs for simple winterization and winter draining
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### 📊 Heavy Energy Cost Reductions
Upgrading an outdated, single-speed circulation pump to the TriStar VS 820 drastically drops monthly electrical overhead. Capitalizing on the basic affinity laws of fluid dynamics, operating this 2.25 HP permanent magnet motor at lower RPMs uses significantly less wattage while improving chemical blending and particulate filtration clarity.
*Want to calculate your exact equipment payback timeline? Input your unique pool volume and utility data using the official [Hayward Energy Calculator].*
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### ⚠️ Installation & Strict Factory Warranty Guidelines
* **Professional Mandate:** Backed by a 1-Year Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty covering factory replacement parts only at the manufacturer's discretion.
* **Warranty Integrity:** To preserve active warranty protections, this high-performance variable speed pump must be anchored, wired, and plumbed exclusively by a **certified, licensed pool technician or professional electrician**. Proof of professional, licensed installation is strictly mandatory to validate any future factory parts claims.
* **Application Boundary:** The unit must be strictly paired with a functional swimming pool or spa circulation loop; improper horizontal dry-running or unvented configurations instantly voids all coverages.
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> 📞 **OmniX Smart Network & Sizing Consultation:**
> Calibrating a 2.25 HP variable speed footprint requires matching your pool filter's structural maximum flow rate (GPM) with appropriate plumbing line cross-sections to avoid pump cavitation.
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> Please contact our technical support squad directly to clarify the **OmniX Gateway** smart configurations, evaluate real-time inventory, or get tailored plumbing advice for your equipment pad.