Automation Help

[jhall]

Hi,

I have an Anthony pool that was put in in 1996. I want to update the control system for the pool/spa and I'm not sure what is the best way to go. SInce Anthony brands all of the equipment with their name I'm not even sure what I currently have. I have attached a couple of photos of the control panel and the power panel and was hoping someone could identify them. I believe the power panel might be Jandy and the actuators on the valves appear tp be Jandy as well. Can I use one of the Jandy conversion kits? What if I want to add wireless control? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Jon

 

[Pool Clown]

The outdoor panel looks like a Jandy 2000, as well as the valve actuator in the pic. Indoor panel must be Anthony's own design as I've not seen it before. Most automation these days need only 4 wires, so you can use the existing com wire thats already run for your upgrade. Decide on weather or not you want wireless before you buy as the upgrade later is a bit pricey (Jandy that is). But don't feel tied to Jandy, most any system will work here. If you go wireless, you could eliminate the wall mounted panel.

 

[jhall]

Thanks Pool Clown,

I've been able to do a little more research and Jandy does make a conversion kit for my installation. It costs $800-$900 on the market and all it does is replace the controller in the house and the circuit board in the panel as well as the temp sensors. This isn't a lot of bang for the buck. If I want to just dump this system and install something else using the existing wiring and perhaps add a wireless controller what other options are there? What would anyone recommend?

Thanks,

Jon

 

[Pool Clown]

Any automation will probably work with your existing comm wire. Your biggest challenge may only be mounting the indoor panel cleanly on or in the wall.

 

[PoolGuyNJ]

FWIW, It is a J2000 and it's older than '96. The Anthony version had some custom OEM programming chip. I have a couple customers with them still. It's a PITA when the power goes out as they forget their programming. As you know, it was obsoleted some time ago.

What equipment do you have for the pool. Is there a spa, lighting, multiple pumps, etc...?

How far away from the house is the the equipment pad? Doors and walls will limit wireless range.

Scott

 

[jhall]

Scott,

Thanks for the reply. The pool has a single pool light, single speed 2hp pump, polaris cleaner w/pump and the spa has a single light and a blower. I hve two Jandy actuators on the returns and skimmers/drain. It is about 75 feet from my house to the equipment with at least two walls in between. I would be happy with wired to the house but would like a wireless controller I could have out by the pool. Where in NJ are you? I'm kinda close to the bridge into Delaware.

Jon

 

[jeffhask]

the sky is the limit,
Look at the new jandy pool and spa combo with wireless handheld unit. You can always order and install an extra wired control panel later.