- Jul 27, 2017
- 22
- Pool Size
- 10000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
I have seen previous posts about using a sprinkler valve as an AutoFill. My understanding is that the recommended solution from Jimrahbe is to use the 3-pin VLV-A or VLV-B feature circuits to provide 24VAC to the AUX-7 relay in the Easytouch. These fc's are designed to usually be used for additional valve actuators such as Solar. Unfortunately the PSL is severely limited in available circuits, relays and schedules. My 4 relays are used. The Special Purpose bank of relay connectors has Solar Booster labeled, but apparently does not have an AUX EX, so I cannot add a relay for generic use.
However, my question is: Is there any downside to controlling the solenoid directly from 2 of the three conductors on VLV-B? I could then assign a schedule to the feature circuit and turn on / off the fill-line as needed from ScreenLogic.
The solenoid apparently has less power draw than an actuator.
Solenoid: Power: 24 VAC 50/60 cycle; Inrush current: 0.41 A (9.9 VA); Holding current: 0.28 A (6.7 VA)
Actuator: Power: 24 VAC 50/60 cycle; current: 0.75 A
Thank you for any feedback.
However, my question is: Is there any downside to controlling the solenoid directly from 2 of the three conductors on VLV-B? I could then assign a schedule to the feature circuit and turn on / off the fill-line as needed from ScreenLogic.
The solenoid apparently has less power draw than an actuator.
Solenoid: Power: 24 VAC 50/60 cycle; Inrush current: 0.41 A (9.9 VA); Holding current: 0.28 A (6.7 VA)
Actuator: Power: 24 VAC 50/60 cycle; current: 0.75 A
Thank you for any feedback.