automation

  1. K

    Intellicenter keeps resetting

    I have an intellicenter with the I10D expansion board and it resets itself 2-3 times a week. It is resetting the date and time, so once the reset happens it starts back up but with the wrong time and date, therefore my schedules don't run accurately. Any ideas as to why the thing would reset...
  2. T

    Sound systems

    I'm in the middle of a build, and would love some opinions on the best way to go about this... We want to get something around the pool in order to listen to music. I want anyone to be able to change the music... (Meaning I don't want my phone to be the ONLY way to do it) I also want to be...
  3. R

    Intellichlor not lowering output when in spa mode

    Howdy y’all- I have Easy Touch with IC40 Intellichlor. It’s my understanding that the SWG will automatically reduce its chlorine output when in spa mode. But I’m not seeing that on the IC40 control panel. It stays the same whether it’s in pool or spa mode. I would expect to see the output LEDs...
  4. dclynds

    Where is Intermatic timer model# located?

    Please don't mind the multiple on and off trippers. My question is: Where do I find the model # for my pump timer? Or how can I tell which model I have? Thanks!
  5. T

    Century Connect Automation Support for VGreen EVO

    Just noticed on Century's website that the EVO line now has automation support using "Century Connect". I'm assuming it is some sort of new control board for the EVO that can detect the automation protocol being used and allow for VS control over RS 485 serial. Has anyone bought an EVO with the...
  6. E

    Logic for DIY solar controller - Tuya/SmartLife app

    I am adding a solar heater (in between filter and existing gas heater), and am using @Rancho Cost-a-Lotta 's amazing post as a guide for the automation for contolling the actuator-enhanced 3-way valve. Most folks here seem to opt for the Sonoff line of products for wifi relays and sensors. I am...
  7. H

    Automated FC Readings

    Apologies for a long post; hopefully this has enough background / detail to answer most questions. First, just wanted to say how great TFP is. I'm a new hot tub owner and after months of frustration with the frog system and cloudy water, I found TFP in January and followed the dichlor -...
  8. cdwells

    Homekit Toggle Switch?

    Does anyone know of a HomeKit compatible toggle switch that I can use to replace the hi/low/off toggle on my 2 speed pool pump? I currently have the power supply for both my pump and swg plugged into a smart plug to automate the on/off cycle. The goal here is to be able to automate a cycle...
  9. T

    Intellicenter Upgrade - Single Body vs Shared - hardware differences

    I'm looking to upgrade my EasyTouch 4PSC-IC20 with the intellicenter upgarde. My Easytouch is a single body (Pentair #520592) w/ SWG integration. Based on my research It looks like I'd use the upgrade kit# 522047 for single body systems. I'm looking at adding a hot tub next year and was...
  10. RodB

    JVA’s programming

    Help all is well for everyone. I have a few JVA’s. I have three VSP’s two are used as jet pumps one supports rear jets in my spa and the other side spa jets. The trick is I also have the deep end fountains which is on one of the jet pumps and a water slide and shallow fountain on the other...
  11. hexabc

    My new Black&Decker VSP and DIY pool controller

    Earlier this year I bought a Black & Decker 3HP VSP on poolpartstogo.com and have just finished its integration with the pool. The pump is quiet and energy efficient. Here are some numbers: 2400 RPM (priming only) - 2.85A, 683W 2000 RMP (cleaning and/or intensive skimming) - 1.74A, 420W...
  12. Fbskiracer

    Pentair Automation and SW Conversion

    I need convert to SW. I can't keep up with the pool and while I love my wife, the chemistry isn't her strong suit. I also need to replace our Dolphin M200 that came with the pool because its impeller/motor is not keeping it down. 20K gallon Vinyl. 4 lighted Pentair DeckJets, 2 Pentair...
  13. S

    IntelliConnect, IntelliPro, and iChlor installation

    Hi everybody, I just bought an IntelliConnect and wants to connect an IntelliPro and iChlor to it. Could somebody address me with some wiring diagrams on how to connect them. I've been looking at the manuals but I still have some doubts, specially with the iChlor. Any help will be appreciate...
  14. P

    Intellicenter possible Glitch

    I have the i10PS IntelliCenter system. This issue is relate to the intellivalves. On my system there are 2 ports for Intake and return valves and 2 Aux ports labeled A and B. I was renaming Aux A and I called it Intake. The system defaulted that valve to the Intake and it removed the ability to...
  15. T

    Replacing single speed with VSP, how to handle spa vs pool modes?

    Hello - I've got a Hayward Superpump II that's controlled by a Hayward AquaLogic panel, and I'm replacing it with a Pentair Superflo VSP. The panel handles turning off the pump when the valves are turning when switching between spa and pool modes. That's simple enough with a single speed pump...
  16. S

    Use "solar" input on Zodiac Aqualink Z4 to prioritize heat pump/toggle JVA

    Hi all - there are similar threads out there, but none that seem exactly right. I want to use my Z4 to control switching between heat pump and natural gas heater (in the way it would switch between solar and natural gas). I have an inground pool and spa with VSP and Natural Gas Heater...
  17. S

    Pentair Intelliflo 3 VSF Wifi pump WITHOUT Intellitouch or Screenlogic - Homeassistant integration?

    Hello, I just bought a Pentair Intelliflo 3 VSF pump and do not have a complex automation. Basically the pump is always wired on. This new pump has a Wifi module and the driver is permanently connected to my home Wifi and I control its schedule or start/stop through the "Pentair Home App" on my...
  18. aerospa

    What Valves for Future Automation

    I'm replumbing my equipment pad myself in two stages. First I'll replace the pump and filter, and I will make significant changes to the routing of all the plumbing at the pad; second I will add an IntelliCenter automation controller. What valves should I install if automation is imminently in...
  19. C

    Automation Setup- read forums still puzzled

    I have the utmost respect for the time people take to answer questions. I have spent a few hours reading these forums and learned a lot. However, I can’t understand what my best options would be as no post has both my pump and heat pump. Hi. Here is my setup: Pentair SuperFlo VS Variable Speed...
  20. P

    cheapest automation to deal with pump not keeping time?

    I posted a while back that my intelliflo vsp loses its internal clock whenever the power goes out for more than 10 seconds (it resets to 12:00). The issue is that there are times that my booster pump will wind up running when the pump is off due to the power reset (the booster pump runs off a...
  21. MaverickFL

    Review: New Pentair IntelliFlo3 VSF

    Finally an opportunity for a little bit of give back on this forum. With some support and encouragement from my friend @Jimrahbe I purchased this new Intelliflo3 VSF pump mostly because the previous model was infinitely backordered. I am so glad I did, so far I love this pump! Here is my...
  22. B

    How do I heat my spillover spa efficiently?

    Hi guys, I'm a newbie. I currently have a pool under construction that has an elevated spillover spa. I am working with the OmniLogic system so I have lots of electric actuators to work with and I want to make sure that the spa isn't heating the pool unnecessarily via the spillover...
  23. C

    New Intellicenter Screen Frozen

    Hello all, I was hoping to see if anyone has seen this symptom on a new Intellicenter install. The intellicenter boots up and the License Agreement screen comes on. However, the touch screen is unresponsive and I am unable to click "I Accept". I tried resetting it, checked all wires and nothing...
  24. ibcj

    Pump Upgrade, Adding a SWCG & Other Goodies

    Long-time lurker and a huge fan of TFP! Thanks to this collection of characters I've managed to keep my pool crystal clear with minimal work and money for the past 3+ years. You folks are all the best! So my 1HP single-speed pump is getting very loud, appears to be leaking a bit, and is time...
  25. D

    Fuse burst on Jandy Aqualink automation

    Met some problems with my Jandy automation. I have Pool and SPA. ISSUES: No lights at indoor panel. No any response when I switched to auto side on outdoor panel. (Pumps can work when I switch to manual) STEP 1: I checked and found fuse burst. Changed new fuse and burst again. STEP 2: I...
  26. J

    Simple Heater Automation

    Hi, I have a pretty simple setup - 16x32 vinyl liner pool with 2 skimmers/main drains, a variable speed pump (Pentair) with Hayward SWG and HeatPump Pro - HeatPro Heat Pump | Heaters | In Ground Pool Heaters - Hayward Pool Products. I don't really need an automation system as I have full...
  27. D

    Truclear SWG help

    My pump recently died and it was replaced with a Pentair VST pump. Previously everything was connected to a mechanical timer that turned everything on/off. The installer said since the new pump has its own timer I didn't need to use the mechanical timer anymore and he removed the on/off...
  28. pigskintd

    What Valves Should Get Actuators? AquaLink RS8

    The pool company is finishing up my equipment installation and I want to be sure they install actuators on all of the valves that they should. I went with the RS8 so I can manually go to the pool equipment as little as possible. Can you please help me understand what valves should get actuators...
  29. M

    Hayward Automation Question - How to interlock and schedule my heater/salt chlorinator

    I have a Hayward OmniLogic with a Hayward VS Pump and salt chlorinator with a sense and dispense. The system is in a configuration with a shared heater/filter for a pool/spa with a spillover. I have found through my own trial and error that heating the pool while in spillover is REALLY...
  30. H

    DIY Heater Remote

    Hey Folks. I’m looking for a little bit of guidance here to make sure I’m not going to blow things up. I just a 12K gal inground saltwater pool installed. I have a Hayward H250FDN Heater. I’m a heavy user of Home Assistant and quite adept at automating things so I want to automate my heater...