Cost for Automation

[Brenna]

Hi All,

In the negotiating/picking a PB phase and have a quick question. The PB that we are leaning toward has quoted us $2175 for pentair easy touch 4-station as an update ($2700 for 8 station).

All other pb's had this included in their base price so I can't gauge the cost.

When I look on pool supply sites, they are under $500 (clearly not installed and I'm not sure if that price includes all things i need or just the remote and antennae).

Thoughts?

Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[jblizzle]

You would have to ask what is included in that price.

There is just the base automation center, plus if there are valves to be automated you need actuators at $100+ each, plus does that include SWG, plus if you want wireless usually the antennae and remotes are separate, plus there is the added complexity of the install.

I think for the Hayward, the antenna and remote alone are over $500. The base unit is around $500, the SWG cell is around $500, plus $100 each for valve actuators ... so the $2200 does not necessarily seem far off.

 

[JasonLion]

At discount Internet pricing the load center is $600 to $1200, depending on model, and then a controller is $200 to $600 on top of that. You will probably also need some odds and ends, like valve actuators and the receiver for wireless remotes, which will bring the price a little higher.

 

[swimcmp]

Remember it has no warranty if purchased off the internet. Warranty applies if a Certified installer installs.

 

[Brenna]

Thanks for the insight....I figure that install costs and misc equipment adds up quick (and I expect the PB is added a little onto everything for himself). I just want to make sure its in the realm of normal. The SWG is a separate line item at $700.

 

[ps0303]

You really can NOT compare internet pricing like this. If you are going to have it installed by the builder then he's giving you a decent price as he has costs to cover. BTW, the price they gave you is pretty fair.

I HATE internet pricing. I really think it hurts the folks in our community that are trying to make a living and support his/her family. Yes I do internet shopping but for items I can't find around my area.

Yes look at the Pentair warranty. As long as it's installed by a qualified and licensed, it your area has licensing requirements, it would be covered for warranty. But buyer be ware!

 

[Brenna]

You really can NOT compare internet pricing like this. If you are going to have it installed by the builder then he's giving you a decent price as he has costs to cover. BTW, the price they gave you is pretty fair.

I HATE internet pricing. I really think it hurts the folks in our community that are trying to make a living and support his/her family.

I couldn't agree more.....Sometimes the internet is my worst enemy. And I realize there is a installation cost to consider as well. I brought it the group as I am just trying to do my due diligence that I am paying a fair price for the upgrades offered. Thanks for the input.....its helping a bunch