- Jun 1, 2017
- 28
- Pool Size
- 17700
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Autopilot Digital PPC1 (RC-35)
We have had our pool for 10 years now and things are getting old and worn.
Background Information:
1. There is a leak and I currently have a Sep 13 appointment with American Leak Detection.
2. The pool leaks below the skimmer level and I turned the skimmer line off so that only the main drain is on.
3. Apparently, the valve no longer seals well and the pump was drawing air.
4. The cover for our Autopilot DIG-220 has cracked, possibly leaking water.
Current Dilemma:
The pump stopped working.
I've talked with both Autopilot and saltpoolguys.com today and wonder if the pump burned out or did the DIG-220 stop working properly? We do plan to try to connect the pump directly to power to see if it actually works.
Autopilot said that 10 years is a good run for the controller, for $1,000 we can replace the DIG-220 and keep the SWG system (the Autopilot PPC1 cell was replaced in 2020)
A local pool company has given us an $8,000 estimate to replace the pump, salt chlorinator kit, and pool automation system.
Questions:
If we need to replace the pump, we were quoted for a "JANDY VS FloPro Variable Speed Pump 1.85HP with JPER controller. If I can purchase a new Autopilot DIG-220 for $1000, can we continue using the Autopilot DIG-220 with the new pump? Is there any reason to replace the SWG and the controller?
Thank you!
Background Information:
1. There is a leak and I currently have a Sep 13 appointment with American Leak Detection.
2. The pool leaks below the skimmer level and I turned the skimmer line off so that only the main drain is on.
3. Apparently, the valve no longer seals well and the pump was drawing air.
4. The cover for our Autopilot DIG-220 has cracked, possibly leaking water.
Current Dilemma:
The pump stopped working.
I've talked with both Autopilot and saltpoolguys.com today and wonder if the pump burned out or did the DIG-220 stop working properly? We do plan to try to connect the pump directly to power to see if it actually works.
Autopilot said that 10 years is a good run for the controller, for $1,000 we can replace the DIG-220 and keep the SWG system (the Autopilot PPC1 cell was replaced in 2020)
A local pool company has given us an $8,000 estimate to replace the pump, salt chlorinator kit, and pool automation system.
Questions:
If we need to replace the pump, we were quoted for a "JANDY VS FloPro Variable Speed Pump 1.85HP with JPER controller. If I can purchase a new Autopilot DIG-220 for $1000, can we continue using the Autopilot DIG-220 with the new pump? Is there any reason to replace the SWG and the controller?
Thank you!