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    Adding an actuator to the Hayward OnCommand automation controller

    Just reporting back that this works. I tried this once and no smoke came from the controller, which may indicate that everything will be fine... since this is a bit of an "edge case", I am not too worried about long-term effects but will keep an eye on it. I used one of the bare spots on the...
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    Adding an actuator to the Hayward OnCommand automation controller

    Hayward's entry-level OnCommand automation controller comes with built-in support for 3 valve actuators: pool/spa suction and return valve, as well as a solar valve. It also has 4 high voltage relays, two of which I am using for the pump and the pool light. The third and fourth can be switched...
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    Solar and water feature automation options

    The AquaPlus sounds like an interesting solution, but I need to do more research on salt chlorination. Not too fond of the idea of converting to it just yet. Further down the list is the ONCOM controller, does anyone have experience with it?
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    Solar and water feature automation options

    After my backyard was hit by what seems several bunker busters (contractor ripped out old deck and walls), I had a bit of a clean slate to work with the past couple of weeks and went wild on some 2" plumbing for my pool. I am still in the process of figuring out how to fix part of the pool shell...