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    Pentair Acid Container - nice to have or must have?

    As far as automation of my existing pool is concerned, I am now planning/designing the chemical part. I want to install the Pentair IntelliChem, but I am not sure if I have to install the Pentair Acid Container (521378) of $280 plus international shipping cost, or can use any locally available...
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    Mixing up imperial and metric size plumbing

    Here in the Philippines PVC pipes and fittings have metric sizes. Most commonly used is 50mm (1.1/2 inch) and 63mm (2 inch). Metric sizes are measured as the outer diameter. I want to buy/install a couple of 3-way valves from Jandy, but these have imperial sizes. E.g. the 4715 (a 1.1/2 inch...
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    Pentair Valve Actuator wiring

    The Pentairpool valve actuators, like 263045, are operated by 24 VAC. I have tried to find detailed info regarding how they work from an electrical point of view, but no info from Pentairpool, nor on other web sites. They come with 3 wires. Now my question is how to connect them. Is there a...
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    IntelliChem sensor flow requirement problem

    Reading the IntelliChem documentation I see that that there is a need of a pressure difference between the input and output of the flow-cell, which is understandable of course. In the plumbing drawing it is advised to connect the input hose to the pipe between the pump and heater and the output...
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    IntelliChem with option Chlorine pump and container

    I am planning to redesign/rebuild the equipment for my pool, which was built in 2010. I want more automation and remove my current EcoSmarte sanitizerer, as it is not working well. The configuration I am planning will consist of an EasyTouch controller, with my existing IntelliFlo VF an...