Recent content by shimms

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    IntelliChlor and heat pump independent run times

    Thanks guys - this has been super informative. Just ordered an IntelliFlow 2 VSF (the 3 isn't available in our market yet). Thanks for the help, we'll see how 24/7 goes :)
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    IntelliChlor and heat pump independent run times

    Ah - just realised the pool volume is showing as gallons, it's 32,000 liters, so about 8,000 gallons. Pump is an existing single speed .75HP that pushes at about 190l/min. Turns over the pool in about 3 hours. Runs for 6 hours currently, turning the pool over twice with the existing chlorinator...
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    IntelliChlor and heat pump independent run times

    Hi all - we've got our heat pump being installed shortly and taking the opportunity to upgrade to an IntelliCenter and IC40 replacing our existing non-Pentair chlorinator. The current chlorinator controller powers the pump on a schedule. All is good, albeit dumb. The IntelliCenter will obviously...
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    IntelliCenter and calling for cooling with UltraTemp HXi heat pump

    Thanks - that makes a lot of sense, and taking a closer look it appears to be the same underlying OEM model as used by another popular brand in the AU/NZ market - EvoHeat. Primarily looking for efficiency to save running costs and power it largely by our excess solar generation. Ideally want a...
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    IntelliCenter and calling for cooling with UltraTemp HXi heat pump

    Hi there, We're looking at adding a heat pump to our system. I was under the impression that the IntelliCenter could call for both heating and cooling using RS-485, however the new UltraTemp HXi models don't support serial, only a dry contract input for on/off. I've been talking to Pentair...