- Jul 26, 2023
- 15
- Pool Size
- 7000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
I just got my Attendant installed yesterday from Poolside Tech. I'll be documenting my journey in this thread.
I could be wrong, but this looks like it's an automation system first and offers an optional version of its automation system which includes ORP/chemical?Hey CEP and Welcome !!!!!
Never heard of that one but we've seen other ORP devices.
The Attendant
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Upon second glance, I concur.I could be wrong, but this looks like it's an automation system first and offers an optional version of its automation system which includes ORP/chemical?
It is. However this house is remote on a barrier island and being able to monitor remotely is critical from a cost perspective of labor. Pictures coming today.I hope you like it because that's a lot of money!
I was irritated with the usability of the pool companies controllers. I work in technology and considered building my own with a RaspberryPI, however I'm only at this home part time and my pool company needs to be able to handle things when I'm away. This was a natural fit. The device runs Open Embedded Linux. The UI is amazing. And the vendor lock in is gone.I could be wrong, but this looks like it's an automation system first and offers an optional version of its automation system which includes ORP/chemical?
Will be interested to hear how it goes @cuttingedgepool, out of curiosity, what led you to select this controller over others?
Working great so far.I'm just gonna toss out that I recall from other posts that ORPs don't play very well with salt systems. I hope yours will.
Maddie
Everything is being controlled through the Attendant. The CO2 system is awesome. PH is now in harmony finally. I was like you spending my days dosing acid. Super annoying. The entire CO2 fill from airgas for a 50lb cylinder I got from Amazon was $70ish. I think it'll last a year. Maybe more.following this closely. Ive been interested in Attendant for a while (you commented on my other trhread about it), but am still unable to locate an installer in Houston, though PoolSide has ngiven me 3 different names, neither knows what i'm tlaking about or will return my calls.
I was jsut looking to see if i could use a CO2 system. I'm really tiured of adding acid to my pool (i'm adding about 2 cups a day)..
With all of your equipment.. does any of it need its own automation to tie in, or can all of the controll be run through Attendant?
CO2 sounds like the solution im looking for. thanks for the detailsEverything is being controlled through the Attendant. The CO2 system is awesome. PH is now in harmony finally. I was like you spending my days dosing acid. Super annoying. The entire CO2 fill from airgas for a 50lb cylinder I got from Amazon was $70ish. I think it'll last a year. Maybe more.
I'm looking to add a new heatpump and a gas heater and 2 solenoid valve controllers next so I can fully isolate all the heating gear off and it won't get any water when not called for.
Yes, there aren't many contractors out there yet. I almost just did it myself, but convinced my pool guy he could begin to watch it remotely and save him time...