Jandy - DIY Equipment Question

[henry89056]

Should be a very quick question for someone to answer. I am planning to use Jandy Controls on a DIY pool project for our home. Additional thread/info here http://www.troublefreepool.com/new-pool-if-you-had-to-do-it-over-again-t19695.html.

But even after talking to Jandy support, I'm not 100% if my potential setup is correct. Thinking the following:

• Purelink Power Center (6614AP or 6614AP-L)[/*:m:1e7xk2su]
• Aquapure SWG "Replacement Kit" for use with Purelink setup (PLC1400)[/*:m:1e7xk2su]
• Aqualink Touch Wireless Remote (TCHLNK-RF)[/*:m:1e7xk2su]
• Aqualink RS8-PS ... ?[/*:m:1e7xk2su]

It's the last one I'm a bit confused on. When trying to buy any of the RS units, they typically come bundled with another "in-wall" touchpad of some kind (e.g. Aqualink RS8 One Touch, or Aqualink RS8 AllButton, etc.). But since I am considering buying the Touch Wireless Remote a-la carte (so to speak) I am wondering if I can just buy the "RS8-PS Upgrade Kit" (R0468501) which only includes the PCB and CPU rather than a kit with control pad?

It's about a $1000 price difference, so I'm trying to figure it out before buying it. Hoping someone knows, or else I'll call Jandy back Monday.

As usual, thanks much.

 

[n8huntsman]

Scroll down on this page; http://americanbestpoolsupply.com/detail/13531.htm
They sell the RS-PS4, RS-PS6, RS-PS8, etc for use with that sub-panel. This will include the temp. sensors, relays, valve actuators and everything else that you will need. Good choice on that purelink power center. I like that one, wish I had it.

edit: After looking at that site a little closer, I see the PDA-PS8 is actually cheaper than the RS-PS8 by a coule hundred bucks and you get the remote with it. Not a bad deal.

 

[henry89056]

Scroll down on this page; http://americanbestpoolsupply.com/detail/13531.htm
They sell the RS-PS4, RS-PS6, RS-PS8, etc for use with that sub-panel. This will include the temp. sensors, relays, valve actuators and everything else that you will need. Good choice on that purelink power center. I like that one, wish I had it.

edit: After looking at that site a little closer, I see the PDA-PS8 is actually cheaper than the RS-PS8 by a coule hundred bucks and you get the remote with it. Not a bad deal.

That was the exact thought I had a few days ago ... only minor problem is: the PDA is incompatible with the other "One Touch" Systems. There are big disclaimers on Jandy's site reg. this.

 

[n8huntsman]

So if I already have an RS-PS8, what remote would I need to buy?

edit:
Guess I would need the AquaPalm Add-On remote. Looks like it's pretty much the same thing? So does that mean that the PDA is designed to be used by itself, without an additional control panel?

 

[henry89056]

So if I already have an RS-PS8, what remote would I need to buy?

edit:
Guess I would need the AquaPalm Add-On remote. Looks like it's pretty much the same thing? So does that mean that the PDA is designed to be used by itself, without an additional control panel?

I believe that is the case. They make another "handheld add-on" device that integrates with the OneTouch systems. I think the "PDA" labeled system, however, can only be used standalone ... unless I'm mis-interpreting Jandy's material.