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I used the AquaSol Panels from Best Buy Pool Supply. I put in 8 4x10 and 4 4x8's on a east facing roof.

It must be a firmware issue. I defaulted the panel, and still am not able to get it to work. I have placed resisters on all the sensor inputs to satisfy all criteria. I will contact Pentair when they are open and see if they can help.

Any Easytouch experts with Solar??? I am having a horrible time getting the night cool mode to work with my solar. Firmware Verison 2.1 (2.5 years old) Setup-Solar - Enabled = Yes (p1), Night Mode = yes (p2), Heat - Pool - Heat = Solar, Max Temp = 86, Set Temp = 84 (I have played with all...

This spring I installed 450 square feet of solar Panels. This is about 95% of my pools surface area. I went with a higher than recommended surface area due to the solar panels facing a azimuth of 90 degrees. My pool is shaded at least 85% of the day. Last year, i could only get my pool to...

I agree the automation does not need protected. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2

I don't think that would trip the GFCI, as the lights would be on the low voltage side of the power supply. It would hit the 12v fuse though. Also, keep this in mind... "Low-voltage lighting systems, such as those covered by Article 411, shall not be within 10 ft of a pool, spa or hot tub...

Yes you can do it that way. I have my easytouch fed with a 30 amp gfci. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk2

I had this problem when using nimh rechargeable batts. Didn't seem to like 1.2 volt cells. When I switched to reg 1.5 volt cells it was fine. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2

Almost got my pavers finished (just need to sand the cracks and compact). I am not cut out for manual labor, but i think i did a fare job. I put the pool in myself last summer, and thought for sure i would never tackle a job that big again. But i am finally done. I hope.

Yes. The easytouch will control the light. Without it you change the colors by turning it on and off so many times. The easytouch does the same thing with a relay. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2

They are the current protection for the low voltage side of the transformers. If they pop you just push them back in. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk

If it was me, i would just splice some extra on. Or, cut the conduit back. To cut the conduit, put some pull string on the wires, and pull them back to a safe area. After the cut, pull them back.

My only problem with connecting to the pump relay is, it takes away a manual disconnect for the SWG. I suppose you could unplug the cable, but i like having a switch i can flip when i am shocking. I'm not too worried about the SWG staying on. It appears there is 2 means of shutting it off. A...

Ahh finally someone notices my string. Its a electrical string that is coated in wax. The process is called wire lacing. Its somewhat of a lost art. The only places i see it used is telcom and aviation. Its much gentler than zip ties. Allthough zip ties are fine.

Its not a problem having your individual breakers exceeding your feed. If you look at your home panel its the same way. A 200amp service has much more than 200 amps worth of breakers. What is important is to calculate your load and size the feed accordingly. Also, size the wire to the...