Calimar/Circupool/BD/Blue Torrent Pump

Calimar/Circupool/BD/Blue Torrent Pump

Asia Connection LLC, which imports products from China, sells the identical pumps through various distributors. The pumps are sold by:

• CaliMar
• CircuPool
• Black & Decker
• Blue Torrent

The pump is variable speed, 220V only, comes in 1.5 HP, 2HP and 3HP models, has a built-in control panel, and is Energy Star certified. The pump can operate at speeds ranging between 450 and 3450 RPM

All of these pumps show the same Energy Star partner with identical specs. Compare photos and look at manuals for each you can find. You'll see the same diagrams, parts, and instructions.

Manuals

CaliMar Variable Speed Pump INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE

CircuPool SmartFlo Ultra-Efficient Variable Speed Pump - Installation and Operation Guide

Black + Decker Variable Speed Pumps Instruction Manual

Warranty

Warranty's vary by the distributor:

• CaliMar - 1 year
• CircuPool - 3 year pump/1 year motor warranty
• Black & Decker - 5 years
• Blue Torrent - TBD?

One member reported the following experience with CaliMar warranty:

The pump was easy as any to install and get up and running. It was quiet and appeared to be a good deal. It has now failed (inverter hardware failure), Aug 2022, within the 1 yr warranty period. I have been trying to contact Claimar and they will not answer their phone, return phone calls, or return emails. If you purchase a Calimar pump I would assume that it actually comes with no warranty, not a 1 yr warranty. Either purchase another brand, an extended 3rd party warranty, or be prepared to throw it out if you have an issue in within 1 yr.

Confirm the warranty you are getting, if you care, as they may change.

Parts

Parts are available for the CaliMar VS Pump that members believe can be used to repair the other models.

Automation

CircuPool has the SmartFlo Interface Kit that seems to work with all the pump and operates a SmartFlo's motor with a 3rd party automation system such as the Hayward Goldline Pro Logic, Pentair Easytouch, Jandy Aqualink, and Intermatic controls using available high voltage relays. The Circupool automation board is completely compatible with the Calimar pump and allows for control of the speeds with Aqualink relays.

CircuPool SmartFlo Automatic Adapter can select up to 3 speeds using a relay in the automation system for each speed. Speeds are set on the pump control panel, not in the automation system.