Recent content by crusius

So this is what I am trying to do, sorry if it gets long: I have a SuperFlo VS pump, and I can select three speeds from its control wires. Given electricity is expensive here ($0.50/kWh), I want the minimum speed to do the job, and I don't want the pump connected to power all the time. This...

Thanks! When the time comes I'll just sent it to somebody who can upgrade it for me. For now, just back from getting it finished - 8 DC relays and 1 AC relay and it looks like it is finally doing what I want it to do - only needed AUX1 and AUX2 outputs (plus a splice out of the solar valve for...

Oh, sorry - completely missed it by staring at the (readable) "v 1.000" sticker I have. That other sticker has "v 2.130" on it. Seems to be right on the edge of "can/can not" convert? I do need some relay work in any case: my plan to get a "Solar valve is On/Solar valve is Off" is to get an AC...

Thanks! Yes, I'd have to either (a) get AC relays and just get 24AC from the existing transformer, or (b) get a small 24DC supply in there and keep the same relays. (b) is a lot cheaper, probably what I'll end up doing. (Edit: something like this)

Thanks, did not know about that possibility - the "version" sticker on the board says "1.000" though, with a date from 2014. That route is probably out.

Thanks! I meant the power connector though, which gets 24VAC and two other pairs (12 and 18?). I'll probably get two leads from the 24V pair there. It is a 3.96mm connector (I found the exact one, it is in page 12 in this brochure, Alex 9255). Maybe I'll just splice the original cables, less...

That's great info, thanks! I have a PL4, and I see 8 aux outputs on the board (one for the pump). Yes, I think it is better to just get an extra 24V lead out of the transformer in the end, just trying to figure out now a neat way to do it - what sort of connectors to use to split that 3.96mm...

Hi all, I am about to re-arrange my relay setup (in a Pentair EasyTouch), and I'd like to use some wiring trickery to get some automation that is not possible with the EasyTouch and my equipment (a SuperFlo VS). For example, I'll set it up such that when the solar turns on, the pump speed goes...

Thanks Drew, that looks solid, and is probably the right thing to do - getting that done is another matter, as don't have the right tools. I guess I can get started with my plan and gear up for when (hopefully some years from now) I have to do it again... - Cesar

Hello everybody - have been lurking for years, thank you all for all the information! I am about to start a redo of the automation system in my pool (just finished replumbing), and I will be using a Pentair EasyTouch for that (the Suntouch gave up the ghost). The problem is that the pool...