automation

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

I've tried searching through the forums and have found many helpful answers and advice. I have a Hayward PL-PS-8-X288 SmartControl panel and I am trying to automate my spa spillover to run 1 or 2 times a day to cycle chlorinated water from pool to spa. I figured out that I need to use an Aux...

Hey Everyone, *Pics at bottom for reference* Looking to eliminate having to constantly add PH and chlorine… because well, I’m lazy and tired of the weekly chemical additions 🙃 Ultimately I’d like to automate and tie in my Hayward VS pump, a SWG, and a PH control system. I have an older style...

Is the Hayward omnihub any good?

Hello forum, Have had a Aqualink Z4 controller for about six years. No issues until the other day when I noticed the pool pump was not running. Went to the controller and saw the controller only showing the text "TRi-Pure" and the time (see pic). Tried a few things, nothing. Called Zodiac, was...

I was trying to schedule my pressure operated cleaner to only operate 3 days a week. On the Jandy AquaLink schedule screen you can select a day (M-F), weekend, weekdays or ALL. However, in the manual (HO433600) there is an example that shows Mon (M) and Wed (W) or another with different...

I had a lightning strike that knocked out a handful of things in my Sanus rack inside the house. It also took out the variable speed controller on my variable speed main pump. After repairing the pump, and replacing the Pentair IntelliTouch Protocol Adapter in the rack, I am unable to manage the...

Hello TFP members, I recently took over an 11500g saltwater pool, which is 1.5 years old and has less than subpar parameters (I mean almost zero for everything but NaCl, Ca, Alk, TA and TDS @5000 with pH well over 8). Today, I already maintain several marine reef aquariums and after many years...

We are building an in ground pool and spa in Iowa and need advice on the system design and plumbing with some special considerations due to the northern and extreme winter climate. I have a good foundation of knowledge because of TFP and my previous home’s in-ground pool. We are coming from the...

Has anyone managed to get data out of the WaterGuru Sense? It seems to be relatively accurate for me, so I would love to be able to get the data out somehow so I can turn on my SWG automatically etc. Or at least get better notifications than they seem to do!

TL;DR Use Shelly relay's to automate the pool timer and swg autooff if pump is off. Also use home assistant to check if there is air in the pump using power monitoring. This is not a full how-to, just an overview. Last year I put up a 21' AGP. When I running my electrical, I wanted an easy...

Hi, I use my Pentair VSP 3hp pump, with the iAquaLink automation setup. The pump turns on daily at 6AM, and at 8PM, the pool lights go on, and at 9Pm the pump shuts down. The pool lights shut off automatically at 10PM daily. The only problem is, when the pump shuts off at 9PM, and I lift the...

Learning more about my pool every day this month. I'm currently in the middle of a SLAM. However, going on vacation next week. As I read more on TFP I realize the TFP method requires daily addition of Chlorine. I travel a lot and need something more automated or at least remotely operable. Is...

TFP Forum, I just had a Pentair SuperFlo VST and IC40 SWG installed, and I would like to get automation, preferably through my smartphone, installed. I’ve seen competing responses about whether the IntelliCenter vs EasyTouch support for my pump. My pump does include the data cable port on it...