My current pool filter pump needs replaced. It is an old Pentair whisper flo two speed pump that was controlled with a standard control panel with Intermatic timers. The pool also has a single speed Polaris booster pump that runs a Polaris suction pool cleaner. The wiring was not done well and the breakers from the main house panel are not done correctly to the existing panel and it is not easy to isolate the power from the pool equipment.
I am thinking about purchasing the new 011533 WhisperFlo VST Variable Speed Pool Pump and Pentair EasyTouch 4P 520591 controller and running a new single power cable over from the main breaker panel so the pumps and heater are all on their own circuits with breakers for disconnect.
I have read through both installation manuals for the pump and the control panel and also some general information on the web and this form that did include photos inside the box. Are there any wiring diagrams that show how to wire the relays in the panel from the breakers to the relay and from the relay to the pump?
I understand I need the control cable for speed control on the filter pump, but it is just not 100% clear yet on the relay wiring. Is it really just as straight forward as line - line from the breaker to the relay and then line - line from the relay to the pump? Do you have to interconnect anything on the relays for the booster pump or is that interlock to run for the booster done in the programming for filter pump run times and booster pump run time? I understand how to do all of the wiring and I am comfortable with that I just did not want to mix up anything on the relays.
Also will the control panel take the place of the old thermostat freeze protection? My understanding is the new control panel uses the air and water temperature probes and can call the filter pump to run and heater to run for freeze protection. I have a Pentair heater that I will also wire to the control panel.
Thanks in advance! Just want to make sure not missing anything major as I am looking at this control panel upgrade.
I am thinking about purchasing the new 011533 WhisperFlo VST Variable Speed Pool Pump and Pentair EasyTouch 4P 520591 controller and running a new single power cable over from the main breaker panel so the pumps and heater are all on their own circuits with breakers for disconnect.
I have read through both installation manuals for the pump and the control panel and also some general information on the web and this form that did include photos inside the box. Are there any wiring diagrams that show how to wire the relays in the panel from the breakers to the relay and from the relay to the pump?
I understand I need the control cable for speed control on the filter pump, but it is just not 100% clear yet on the relay wiring. Is it really just as straight forward as line - line from the breaker to the relay and then line - line from the relay to the pump? Do you have to interconnect anything on the relays for the booster pump or is that interlock to run for the booster done in the programming for filter pump run times and booster pump run time? I understand how to do all of the wiring and I am comfortable with that I just did not want to mix up anything on the relays.
Also will the control panel take the place of the old thermostat freeze protection? My understanding is the new control panel uses the air and water temperature probes and can call the filter pump to run and heater to run for freeze protection. I have a Pentair heater that I will also wire to the control panel.
Thanks in advance! Just want to make sure not missing anything major as I am looking at this control panel upgrade.