BLACK+DECKER
1.5 HP Variable Speed Inground Pool Pump
Best for pools up to 20,000 gal
$849.99$1,749.99
View 1.5 HP pump → Pool owners in zip 33496 save about $590 a year switching from a single-speed pump to a BLACK+DECKER Variable Speed Pump — and the pump pays for itself in under 2 seasons.
Both numbers use Boca Raton's actual electric rate and a typical 10-hour daily run.
| Metric | Your current single-speed pump | RECOMMENDEDBLACK+DECKER 1.5 HP Variable Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Power draw | 1,800 W | 300–1,200 W (variable) |
| Daily runtime | 10 hrs @ full speed | 10 hrs @ 1,800 RPM + 2 hrs @ 3,000 RPM |
| Daily energy use | 18.0 kWh | 4.8 kWh |
| Monthly cost | $80.46 | $21.46 |
| Annual cost (10-mo season) | $804.6 | $214.6 |
| You save | $59/mo · $590/yr |
After that, $590 stays in your pocket every year for the life of the pump.
Most pools in 33496 fall between 15,000–25,000 gallons. Here's what fits.
Numbers based on FPL's residential rate of $0.149/kWh and a typical 10-month pool season. Single-speed comparison assumes 1,800W × 10 hrs/day. Variable-speed pump modeled at the manufacturer's recommended schedule: 1,800 RPM × 10 hrs + 3,000 RPM × 2 hrs daily. No utility rebate is currently available in this area. Your actual savings will vary based on pool size, pump runtime, and current utility rates.