Hey all- I have a Pentair IC-60 SWG which does not integrate with my iAquaLink 2.0 automation. Is there any way I can add a separate automation for the SWG such that it still only turns on/off when the pump is running but allows me to control the settings remotely?
SWG Automation
- Thread starter Sidemoves
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,817
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
- May 3, 2014
- 58,460
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
You would need a Pentair automation system. They have lower level systems that might work. Look at the IntelliConnect.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,817
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Why do you need to control the IntelliChlor remotely?
Once you have the SWG dialed in it may need adjustment once every 4-6 weeks.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,817
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,817
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
So you test and then adjust the SWG based on the test results.
How are you going to know what SWG % adjustments to make remotely?
Was just thinking of remotely controlling output after parties, storms, etc to increase chlorine until I get home to more closely manage. But you’re right, the usecase is limited so probably not worth making any changes.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,817
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Have a few jugs of liquid chlorine for your wife to pour into the pool for that use case.
I always keep a few jugs of liquid chlorine to have on hand if my SWG dies at a bad time.
Bringing this up again bc I’d really like to find a way to control my IC-60 with my aqua link. The main reason being I’m lazier than I thought haha
Anyone know of a sure way to integrate the two? I tried to research IntelliConnect but can’t find any info that tells me it would work for sure…
Anyone know of a sure way to integrate the two? I tried to research IntelliConnect but can’t find any info that tells me it would work for sure…
It would be a bit cludgy...but if you have an extra relay available in Aqualink, could you route power to the IC60 through it, set IC60 to 100% output, and control "effective % output" by adjusting the on/off schedule for the relay? You would also probably want to route power to the IC60 through the Filter Pump relay, in series, as an added safety measure to make sure that your SWG won't activate unless your pump is on.
I'm not familiar with the IC60, and this approach would only work if the IC60 can retain its % output settings when power is cut to the cell.
I'm not familiar with the IC60, and this approach would only work if the IC60 can retain its % output settings when power is cut to the cell.