- Jul 31, 2009
- 49
- Pool Size
- 27000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
I'm in desperate need of replacing my single speed pump on my very basic, 40 year old, concrete block pool. We have no intention of adding anything to this pool, as we'll be moving on from this house sometime in the next 10-12 years and just had the liner/walls redone.
Signature below, but:
27000 gal constant slope vinyl liner pool
2 returns
1 skimmer
Sand filter
way too old single speed pump and mechanical timer
I'm looking for simple automation that will allow some oversight and schedule management, as well as adding a SWCG. I've been lurking in all the forums and reading everything I can.
As a result, I've narrowed things down to Pentair and eliminated the "Touch" products for several reasons (age, price in relation to newer products, etc.). That leaves me with the Intellicenter (overkill, I think) and Intelliconnect. I called Pentair and had a nice chat with someone there about the products, but did want to come here to hopefully firm up my decision.
Per the Intelliconnct manual and the conversation, an Intelliflo pump gets connected via RS45 and not a relay. This allows a appropriate Intelliflo variable speed pump to run at variable speeds and be managed by the app. If it gets connected to one of the two relays, the relay only offers on/off capabilities. An IC40 is also connected via RS45 ("green and yellow"??) but when using with the Intelliconnect, it requires a separate power supply (15 amps), as opposed to the Intellicenter, which has a power supply for an ICx.
Right track here?
My pool builder thinks that I won't get variable speed with an Intelliconnect, so I want to confirm that it will before I try to find a way to gently tell him that it will work. (And yes, the manual and Pentair should be enough, but the more information I have, the more confidently I can address the discussion!)
Also, I tried to establish whether I could use an IC60 but didn't really get a firm answer.... just that IC60 is for commercial pools. My preference would be for the IC 60.... is an IC40 just too small for my 27k gal pool?
I can get the extended warranty if I buy all three pieces (pump, automation, swcg) at the same time, regardless of when things get installed (sigh... supply chain). The pump is the critical piece, as right now, whenever the pump turns off, the pump lid blows because the threads are so worn on the basket. Means I can have the mechanical switch turn off the pump, but can not have the switch turn it on!
So final question, which Intelliflo pump is the best choice? I know there are some Intelliflo pumps that just don't work with the system (VF, etc.), but am more interested in the proper size. I was comfortable studying all the automation options, but the plumbing/sizing discussions just went in one eye and out the other.
Any help, confirmation, etc. would be most appreciated!
Signature below, but:
27000 gal constant slope vinyl liner pool
2 returns
1 skimmer
Sand filter
way too old single speed pump and mechanical timer
I'm looking for simple automation that will allow some oversight and schedule management, as well as adding a SWCG. I've been lurking in all the forums and reading everything I can.
As a result, I've narrowed things down to Pentair and eliminated the "Touch" products for several reasons (age, price in relation to newer products, etc.). That leaves me with the Intellicenter (overkill, I think) and Intelliconnect. I called Pentair and had a nice chat with someone there about the products, but did want to come here to hopefully firm up my decision.
Per the Intelliconnct manual and the conversation, an Intelliflo pump gets connected via RS45 and not a relay. This allows a appropriate Intelliflo variable speed pump to run at variable speeds and be managed by the app. If it gets connected to one of the two relays, the relay only offers on/off capabilities. An IC40 is also connected via RS45 ("green and yellow"??) but when using with the Intelliconnect, it requires a separate power supply (15 amps), as opposed to the Intellicenter, which has a power supply for an ICx.
Right track here?
My pool builder thinks that I won't get variable speed with an Intelliconnect, so I want to confirm that it will before I try to find a way to gently tell him that it will work. (And yes, the manual and Pentair should be enough, but the more information I have, the more confidently I can address the discussion!)
Also, I tried to establish whether I could use an IC60 but didn't really get a firm answer.... just that IC60 is for commercial pools. My preference would be for the IC 60.... is an IC40 just too small for my 27k gal pool?
I can get the extended warranty if I buy all three pieces (pump, automation, swcg) at the same time, regardless of when things get installed (sigh... supply chain). The pump is the critical piece, as right now, whenever the pump turns off, the pump lid blows because the threads are so worn on the basket. Means I can have the mechanical switch turn off the pump, but can not have the switch turn it on!
So final question, which Intelliflo pump is the best choice? I know there are some Intelliflo pumps that just don't work with the system (VF, etc.), but am more interested in the proper size. I was comfortable studying all the automation options, but the plumbing/sizing discussions just went in one eye and out the other.
Any help, confirmation, etc. would be most appreciated!