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For testing purposes, after turning off the circuit breaker for the pool light, connect the two black wires from the back of the box together, then turn the breaker back on. If the light works, then it's the Pentair controller switch; otherwise it's a different problem.

I'd make sure that whatever switch you install, doesn't provide dimming. Usually these switches are distinguished by the sound of a relay clicking when the switch turns on or off. The swithches are sometimes used for ceiling fan motors, so if the switch says it's compatible with appliances or...

I'd probably try and see if they unscrew (righty tighty, lefty loosey) by hooking a long screwdriver through the remains. If they unscrew, I'd probably replace them with stainless screws until the next liner replacement.

I have about 4 years on an Intellibrite that's on every day for four hours. If you want the maximum repair-ability, the 12V version of the light has a remote transformer that can be replaced, and the LED board in the underwater housing can be replaced. In the 120V fixture, the 12V transformer...

The intellibrite controller only provides an easy interface for the various light programs, and automates turning the circuit off and on the appropriate number of times. Depending on what controller you are using to run your house, this light program names to number of on-off cycles translation...

If you want to use a remote control switch, you need to make sure it is not a 'dimming' switch. In the X10 line I believe they had 'appliance' switches that don't dim. You want to hear a relay click inside the remote switch. WS13A Decorator Wall Switch In the instructions I got with my 5g...

Critter Skimmer Looks like there are several options for wildlife to self rescue...

C19 looks like it has failed as well. Both C18 and C19 were capacitors. I'm betting the fuse at F1 is open as well.

It looks like your previous switch was located inside the box to the right of the timer? You probably are going to find then no RF controlled switch is going to work inside a metal box.

Maybe hang a hat on the camera, or lean your pool leaf net up against it when there are friends over?

If the pool light was connected to the transformer when it was energized backwards, your sparky applied 1200 V to a 12 V fixture. He should replace the fixture, and any wiring past the transformer since it was all exposed to excessive voltages.

Adding a permeate pump to a household system improves it's efficiency and recovery speed.

I'd recommend getting your pool automation control system and variable speed pump from the same company so they can communicate.

In the pump settings for the intellitouch controller there will be a filter option where you set the flow rate, pool size, number of turnovers, and start time. The intellitouch will automatically turn on the 'filter' circuit when the pump is running to filter the water, and turn it off when the...

The LED board inside the color changing IntelliBrite fixtures is field replaceable, I'd presume the white would be the same? The bigger issue will be whether the LED board is still available in 15 years if it were to fail. As far as adding a timer, if you have the electrician add the timer...