I'm looking for an easy inexpensive way to control my polaris 280 booster pump so it coincides with my Intelliflo. Is my only option to run a separate timer for the 280 or is there a module/relay so the intelliflo turns it on and off? Thanks everyone!!!
Intelliflo with Polaris 280
- Thread starter doofus57
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
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- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Yes.
Not really. Some folks have rigged up a current sensing system that turns on the booster pump when the IntelliFlo draws more then a set amps. You need to be pretty handy to rig that up.
Some of Jandys new pumps have internal relays that can control other devices.
There are a myriad of ways to do what you are trying. The simplest is to be sure the booster runs during a time the filter pump is at a higher speed. I've been doing that with my pool for over 10 years with no issues. As I have an electronic timer (Intermatic P1353ME) for the booster, it will save time settings for up to 8 hours is the power goes out, similar to a VSP.
I actually have one of those current-sensing devices in a drawer in my office. The problem is that it only senses current, so relying on it solely is not the best. I took it off a pool where it was allowing the booster to come on, as it sensed the filter pump was on, but there was no water flow. The customer seldom looked at their pool, but both the skimmer and pump baskets were clogged. They thought that the device would allow them to not have to worry about their booster anymore. They had me remove it and learned an expensive lesson. They are not particularly expensive.
I actually have one of those current-sensing devices in a drawer in my office. The problem is that it only senses current, so relying on it solely is not the best. I took it off a pool where it was allowing the booster to come on, as it sensed the filter pump was on, but there was no water flow. The customer seldom looked at their pool, but both the skimmer and pump baskets were clogged. They thought that the device would allow them to not have to worry about their booster anymore. They had me remove it and learned an expensive lesson. They are not particularly expensive.