Recent content by Rick A101

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    Automation Recommendation

    So from what you are saying, the best route is to install the HLBPLUS4W because it's already bundled with the TCell940. I'm seeing them for sale online for around $3200.
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    Automation Recommendation

    The main benefit to delaying the automation is that the home builder wants a 20 percent upcharge to everything extra that wasn't in the original contract. It's definitely a balancing act to try and save money
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    Automation Recommendation

    Great info. Thank you very much. The installation will happen when all of the pool equipment is installed. There is a pre-wired panel directly above the pad so there will be some electrical work regardless. It seems that I am being quoted too high. I suppose I will have to try to...
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    Automation Recommendation

    It's a new home so the electric run to the equipment pad is already in place. There is a panel at the pad. The pool build included the filtration system with plumbing and pad. Now I'm being told that the salt system is an extra charge. It seems that the automation and salt system combined...
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    Automation Recommendation

    Hi there, I am in the process of having a new inground pool and spa constructed in Florida and am sorting out the pool equipment. The pool company uses Hayward equipment and has quoted me $5900 for a Hayward heat pump and $6200 for automation with a salt cell. The automation cost seems...