Pool pump product attributes

Pool pump horsepower is one of the least consistent values in any catalog. A pump may be described by rated horsepower, by service factor, or by total horsepower, which multiplies the two, and suppliers mix these freely. Because replacement pumps are chosen partly by matching horsepower, a record that does not say which figure it holds leads directly to oversized or undersized pumps.

Energy regulation adds a second layer. Dedicated-purpose pool pumps covered by federal rules carry a weighted energy factor, and utility rebates and state programs often depend on that value or on a listing. Many supplier files omit it or store it as a yes or no flag.

Plumbing and control details decide whether a pump drops into an existing pad. Suction and discharge ports can differ in size, voltage may be single or dual, and variable-speed pumps may or may not talk to an existing automation system. The same pump may also exist as several SKUs for different sales channels.

The pool pumps attribute template

18 candidate fields in 5 groups, ordered the way a record gets built: identify the item, capture its specifications, then record fit and the evidence behind any claim. 11 are marked Core: without them the item cannot be identified or filtered. Example values show the expected format only; they do not describe a real SKU.

Identity

Which exact item, variant and pack this record describes.

Check before use: Preserve leading zeros and punctuation, validate against the manufacturer record, and check the GTIN check digit and packaging level before linking.

Attribute	Type	Priority	Example format
Manufacturer Part Number manufacturer_part_number	Identifier	Core	VSP-165-2
GTIN / UPC gtin_upc	Identifier	Core	012345165207

Technical specifications

Measured or rated values that must travel with their unit and test conditions.

Check before use: Store the number and unit separately. Convert only when the source unit and test conditions are known.

Attribute	Type	Priority	Example format
Total Horsepower (THP) total_horsepower_thp	Number · hp	Core	1.65
Voltage voltage	Controlled list · V	Core	115/230 V (dual)
Phase phase	Controlled list	Core	Single
Full Load Amps full_load_amps	Text · A	Core	10.0 A max at 230 V
Weighted Energy Factor (WEF) weighted_energy_factor_wef	Number · kgal/kWh	Buyer decision	9.3
Max Flow Rate max_flow_rate	Number · gpm	Buyer decision	150 (at 30 ft TDH)
Performance Curve (Flow vs Head by RPM) performance_curve_flow_vs_head_by_rpm	Text	Buyer decision	gpm vs head (ft) at 1,000 / 1,500 / 2,400 / 3,450 rpm

Selection attributes

The type, material and option choices buyers filter and compare on.

Check before use: Map supplier wording to a governed vocabulary only after checking the source text and which variant it applies to.

Attribute	Type	Priority	Example format
Pump Type pump_type	Controlled list	Core	Self-priming pool filter pump
Speed Control speed_control	Controlled list	Core	Variable speed

Fit & compatibility

What the item mounts to, mates with, replaces or works alongside.

Check before use: Keep model and series qualifiers. A similar-looking part is not a verified fit until a source says so.

Attribute	Type	Priority	Example format
Pool Application pool_application	Controlled list	Core	In-ground
Suction Port Size suction_port_size	Number · in	Core	2
Discharge Port Size discharge_port_size	Number · in	Core	2
Automation Protocol automation_protocol	Controlled list	Buyer decision	RS-485

Evidence & compliance

Listings, standards, classifications and origin claims that need a document behind them.

Check before use: Link the manufacturer document or label with its edition or date. Never copy a certification from a neighboring SKU.

Attribute	Type	Priority	Example format
ENERGY STAR Certified energy_star_certified	Controlled list	Channel / evidence	Yes
CEC Title 20 / MAEDbS Listed cec_title_20_maedbs_listed	Controlled list	Channel / evidence	Yes
Country of Origin country_of_origin	Controlled list	Channel / evidence	Mexico

Normalize supplier values

The same value arrives in many spellings. Map each raw string to one governed value, and keep the raw text beside it so a reviewer can see what the supplier actually wrote.

Often missing from supplier files

These fields are commonly absent from price lists and basic feeds, even though the information usually exists in a datasheet, label or installation manual. Treat an empty value as a request for evidence, not as permission to fill it from a similar model.

• Weighted energy factor (WEF)
• Discharge port size, separate from suction
• Sales channel and warranty terms
• Automation protocol / control compatibility
• Performance curve data (flow vs head by rpm)

Questions the record must answer

Buyers and counter-sales reps choosing pool pumps ask questions like these. Each one needs a specific field, sourced for the exact variant.

• Will this replace my old 1.5 HP single-speed pump and qualify for the utility rebate?
• Can it run on the 115 V circuit I have, or do I need to rewire for 230 V?
• Will my existing automation system control its speeds?
• Are both ports 2 inch, or will I need a reducer on the discharge side?

From supplier file to record

1. Resolve identity first. Link the supplier SKU, manufacturer part number and packaging identifiers without merging distinct variants or pack sizes.
2. Extract with the source attached. Pull values from rows, tables and datasheets, keeping the raw text, unit and page or row reference.
3. Map to your classification. Assign the ETIM, ECLASS, UNSPSC or internal class your company licenses, and keep the supplier's original terms.
4. Review, sync and watch. Hold conflicts and safety-related values for a category expert, write approved values to ERP or PIM, and recheck when the supplier sends a new file.

For the full method, see how to build a category attribute template and the category catalog gap audit.

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