Recent content by kmheid

I use the automation control cable from my VSP to the Intermatic Z-Wave controller, so I can use automation to control my pump. My pool never gets too hot, even with 2 FPHs, so I leave them on all of the time unless I don't have my pump running, and then I manually turn them off. A couple of...

I did install the FPH. I do not let it control my VSP pump. I generally let the FPH run all of the time. I can disable it and control the pump with my Intermattic z-wave system if I want to turn it off. It works well most of the time. I should have installed a flow switch to kill the FPH if...

I have had mine installed for 2 years now. It works well, but not as well as I had hoped. I live in Colorado, so our season is short. I installed a gas heater to get it up to temp in the Spring, and keep the temp up in the Fall. Once I get the temperature up to where I want it, the heat...

Does anyone run the FPH with automation? I have a Pentair VSP pump, and Hotspot said the FPH must control the pump via the automation port, so my Intermattic z-wave system won't be able to control it. I would love to hear if anyone uses this thing with automation. I'm looking at buying a...