First, thanks for any help that anyone can provide, I've asked this question on another forum and the answer sounds like "you need EasyTouch", but I thought I'd run it past some more eyes and hopefully find out I can save 500 bucks.
Here's what I need a pool system to be able to do (with schedules):
In general - Control my Pentair VS pump and 2 valves (one suction (intake) and one return (outlet)), allowing me to automate the movement of the valves (scheduled) and, on demand change some valve positions as well (turn on the waterfall).
In detail ---
Scheduled:
7:30PM-7AM - Intake valve on "skimmer", Outlet valve on "jets", Pump Speed 1000RPM
7AM-9AM - Intake valve on "skimmer", Outlet valve on "waterfall", Pump Speed 2200RPM
9AM-6PM - Intake valve on "skimmer", Outlet valve on "jets", Pump Speed 1000RPM
6PM-7:30PM - Intake valve on "cleaner", Outlet valve on "waterfall", Pump Speed 2000RPM
On Demand (from remote control) -
Intake valve on "skimmer", Outlet valve on "jets", Pump Speed 2200RPM
Intake valve on "skimmer", Outlet valve on "waterfall", Pump Speed 2200RPM
Intake valve on "skimmer", Outlet valve on "jets", Pump Speed 1000RPM (reset to low power state)
(optional) - Intake valve on "cleaner", Outlet valve on "waterfall", Pump Speed 2000RPM (run cleaner on demand)
Thank you very much for any help you can provide. If I'm "close" to an SunTouch but just need to give up 1-2 functions, please let me know. I don't really need any relays (everything will be hard wired, the controller will just be moving valves and sending commands to the pump).
Here's what I need a pool system to be able to do (with schedules):
In general - Control my Pentair VS pump and 2 valves (one suction (intake) and one return (outlet)), allowing me to automate the movement of the valves (scheduled) and, on demand change some valve positions as well (turn on the waterfall).
In detail ---
Scheduled:
7:30PM-7AM - Intake valve on "skimmer", Outlet valve on "jets", Pump Speed 1000RPM
7AM-9AM - Intake valve on "skimmer", Outlet valve on "waterfall", Pump Speed 2200RPM
9AM-6PM - Intake valve on "skimmer", Outlet valve on "jets", Pump Speed 1000RPM
6PM-7:30PM - Intake valve on "cleaner", Outlet valve on "waterfall", Pump Speed 2000RPM
On Demand (from remote control) -
Intake valve on "skimmer", Outlet valve on "jets", Pump Speed 2200RPM
Intake valve on "skimmer", Outlet valve on "waterfall", Pump Speed 2200RPM
Intake valve on "skimmer", Outlet valve on "jets", Pump Speed 1000RPM (reset to low power state)
(optional) - Intake valve on "cleaner", Outlet valve on "waterfall", Pump Speed 2000RPM (run cleaner on demand)
Thank you very much for any help you can provide. If I'm "close" to an SunTouch but just need to give up 1-2 functions, please let me know. I don't really need any relays (everything will be hard wired, the controller will just be moving valves and sending commands to the pump).