Recent content by jsbaker

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    Easy touch automation heater programming

    I recently recently installed Pentair Easy Touch and intelliflo and need some guidance on programming the panel so it ramps up the RPM when there is a call for heat. Here is my current setup below along with my current schedules. Easytouch 4 with IC40 chlorine generator, intelliflo VSF and...
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    Automation for pool

    +1 for the Easytouch. I researched the EasyTouch, Jandy system and the Prologic and Omnilogic. We recently purchased a house with a 16 year old pool and all original equipment located in a storage shed in the corner of our yard. I replaced the 2HP 1 speed very loud pump with an intelliflo and...
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    Diving board, slide, volleyball, shelf. Is it possible without a gigantic pool?

    Just an FYI, definitely check with your insurance company about the diving board and the slide. I'm closing on a house on Friday with a pool and every company we got a quote from asked if there was either there. We had also gotten quotes on a couple other houses that had them and were told...
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    Soon to be pool owner needs automation advice

    So i'm kind of back at square one with which automation system to go with. I was set to go with the Easy Touch 4 with the IC40 but now i'm considering going with the Hayward Prologic with T-Cell-15 as I did find out the pool is 20k gallons. Due to cost issues we will not be going with...
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    Soon to be pool owner needs automation advice

    Yep that's the exact one I've been looking at. I forgot the transformer for the intellichlor would be hooked to the pump relay which is good since the other 3 will be used for the waterfall, light and booster pump. We close next Friday so I don't know at the moment how big the pool is but we...
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    Soon to be pool owner needs automation advice

    I was thinking individual gfci breakers in the pool panel would be better. The house breaker box is right on the other side of the fence that is behind the pool shed but the gate is on the other end of the house. I've settled on the Easytouch 4 pool only system with the IC40 cell and will be...
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    Soon to be pool owner needs automation advice

    Thanks Jim for the in depth reply! Sounds like the easy touch is going to be the way to go which is the direction I was headed.
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    Soon to be pool owner needs automation advice

    We are in the process of purchasing a home which has an IG pool and need some advice on going with an automation system since the electrical needs to be cleaned up anyways. we are closing in two weeks so i'm researching options. It has a Chem-Less ozone system which will be going away asap and...