iaqualink IQ-20RS installation

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Aug 18, 2014
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I'm looking to make my pool more efficient and easier to access.
I just bought an Intellifo VS Pump to replace my 2hp Pentair one.
I also purchased an IQ20-RS iaqualink upgrade to replace my Aqualink RS4 rev I controller.

My question is, how easy is it to replace the PCB board for the IQ20-RS? It doesn't look very hard but all the documentation and even support says you should have a qualified pool expert install it. :/
I'm fairly technical but just haven't dealt much with pool equipment before.

I've also been quoted $500 for a qualified tech to come out and install/program the Intellifo VS pump and IQ20-RS upgrade. Does that sound reasonable?

Thanks guys!
 
Very easy to do the board swap. I don't recall any issues when I did mine. I did hard wire my iaqualink though instead of using WIFI. I went through the menus on my old PDA to write everything down first then reprogrammed it all using iOS afterwards. I don't think you'll have any problem other than perhaps WIFI signal strength or something like that.
 
I just upgraded my aqualink with the IQ900-RS. It took me literally 15 minutes to do the board swap and get my pool back up and running. Probably another 30 min getting the iAqualink network controller setup. I was turning equipment on and off with my phone in less than an hour. It's really not that hard at all. The reason they say you must be a pool professional is that you're working next to live 120V circuits. I'd say if you're comfortable replacing an electrical outlet in your home you're probably qualified.
 
bsk997 said:
I'm looking to make my pool more efficient and easier to access.
I just bought an Intellifo VS Pump to replace my 2hp Pentair one.
I also purchased an IQ20-RS iaqualink upgrade to replace my Aqualink RS4 rev I controller.

My question is, how easy is it to replace the PCB board for the IQ20-RS? It doesn't look very hard but all the documentation and even support says you should have a qualified pool expert install it. :/
I'm fairly technical but just haven't dealt much with pool equipment before.

I've also been quoted $500 for a qualified tech to come out and install/program the Intellifo VS pump and IQ20-RS upgrade. Does that sound reasonable?

Thanks guys!
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Did you end up getting the IQ20-RS? and if so how many relays does it come with? How was the installation process?
 
bsk997: So how did the upgrade turn out? Can you provide any details about how you connected the VS to the IQ20-RS? I have exactly the same setup and am about to undertake the install. I'm confused about how to connect the VS.
 
Sorry for the lack of update everybody.
I did end up getting the IQ20-RS. It ended up being stupid easy. Just unscrewing the old board with all the connections and putting in the new one in the same spots as before. I was hesitant to do it because of the electrical stuff but I turned off the Power center and the breaker to the pool when I did it. Setup to the network was easy as well.
Pretty cool to control everything from the phone.

Sorry wysocki, I had somebody come install the VS Pump so I cant help you there.
 
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