Recent content by mattvandyk

So, in my preliminary research on this, there are 3 primary options -- Hayward Omnihub, Pentair Intellicenter, and Jandy-something -- but the internet is kind of a mess on the subject, so I don't know what else is out there, whether any of these fall into the "hard avoid" category, and whether...

I'm sorry, folks, I am just very confused by all of this. I want the Intelliflo VSF 011056 as it's come highly recommended all over the place (including repeatedly here) and potentially integrates with my home automation. An installer friend of mine is suggesting a Sta-Rite Intellipro VSF...

Our basic pump crapped out this summer and we're looking to replace it. We have a HomeKit setup at home and would love a variable speed pump with HomeKit integration (although I haven't been able to find one yet). What is the best VS (and VF?) model out there? Are they capable of running on...

We have an 18x36 in-ground pool. The configuration of our pool area means that we only really have 2 options for a pool cover reel -- either under the diving board (for which clearance will be a problem) or lengthwise along the side of the pool. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to locate any...

Moved from here.. Under diving board solar reel. I too am looking for something like this. Same pool size; our diving board is a standard 6' platform board. I'm concerned that with the cover reeled up on the reel there won't be sufficient clearance for the board to operate without hitting...