Question about electrical install

[orthofish]

If it ever stops raining the digging can begin soon :-D
I'm getting a 2sp. 1HP tristar pump,425 cart filter, and Agua Rite SWG. Should the pump and SWG be hooked up in any special way?? I would think that the SWG shouldn't have to run everytime the pump is running.
Do you switch speeds of the pump on the pump or do you actually have a switch in the electrical box??
Also, the equipment pad will be at the end of the pool,away from my house. Should I have any switches at the house to control anything at the pad??

Thanks

 

[JasonLion]

If you really want to control the pump from the house, you should get an automation system. That can give you remote controls where ever you want them.

I like to wire up a separate switch to control the speed. If you get an automation system, it can control the speed.

 

[orthofish]

Thanks Jason. I don't think an automated system is in the budget.

 

[lovingHDTV]

You can get a pool timer that will switch the two speed pump for you. I really like the one I have (see sig). This lets me run on high for a few hours to run the cleaner, then on low with my SWG turned on for several more hours each day for filtering and chlorine generation.

I like it a lot and it's not too costly.

dave

 

[orthofish]

Thanks guys. The timer might be the route I go.

 

[glrfti]

If you already getting an Aqua Rite why not spend a little more ($200 or so) and get the Aqua Plus? That gives you the SWG and the automation.

 

[orthofish]

I'll check into that. Didn't realize there was only that much difference.

Thanks