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I am going to guess the latter. Although when pump first switches on it runs high for a minute or two before changing to a lower speed. But on my hand remote I never saw options of changing speeds.
That running at a higher speed is the automatic priming of the pump then it reverts to its set speed.

A modern automation system lets you vary the pump speed for different times of the day; different speeds for the pool and spa; different speeds when devices are run like cleaners or heaters; and different speeds when you want more skimming.

It does not sound like your Aqualogic uses any of the VS abilities of your pumps.

You basically have expensive single speed pumps unless there is programming in each pump control panel.
 
That running at a higher speed is the automatic priming of the pump then it reverts to its set speed.

A modern automation system lets you vary the pump speed for different times of the day; different speeds for the pool and spa; different speeds when devices are run like cleaners or heaters; and different speeds when you want more skimming.

It does not sound like your Aqualogic uses any of the VS abilities of your pumps.

You basically have expensive single speed pumps unless there is programming in each pump control panel.
You are entirely right! I remember quite specifically that my ordinary single speed pump broke down and I went to a well known national pool retailer who told my wife and I that these pumps would be cost effective despite their cost. Neither of us understood automation and did not even question the recommendation. Now you can see I am more involved.
 
Do you know what speed your pumps run at?
I do not. I never opened up the programming box on top. But I am willing to. My heater went a long time ago with the Florida salty air and humidity, I do not clean pool myself, and the skimmers always seem to keep surface clean so I never dabbled in knowing the speed. Which of course goes against me buying it in the first place. Go figure! I wonder if there are a lot of other clueless end consumers like me out there?
 
New question. Are variable speed pumps recommended with the new automation systems that can drive the pumps at variable speeds or can these new automation systems drive a single speed pump at variable speeds?
 
There are single speed pumps, 2 speed pumps, and variable speed pumps.

A variable speed pump has electronic controls that allow it to run at different speeds.

Automation panels communicate with a VS pump through a data comm link or through relays for each speed. Vendors use various techniques to control their VS pumps which is why we recommend that the automation and VS pump come from the same manufacturer so they have compatible controls.
 
If you do not know how your pumps are connected or what each of your 8 relays do you are not going to be able to configure your new Aqualogic board, if you get it.

There is basic information you need to know to setup the system.
Here is some preliminary info.
Relay 1: Filter pump This has line and load connected
Relay 2 Lights. This has one line in connected and 1 double load out connected
Relay 3 Aux 1 Has 2 lines in and 2 loads out and is (? air or feature pump)
Relay 4 Aux 2 Has only single line in
Relay 5 Aux 3 Has 2 lines in and 2 loads out and is unlabeled (see relay 3)
Relay 6 Aux 4 Has 1 line and 1 load in
Relay 7 Aux 5 unconnected
Relay 8 Aux 6 has only one Load out
A. I am not an electrician but since relay 2 works on lights (and it does work) and it is set up with just one line in 2 lines out there must be another Line in to the light and 2 other loads out that are handled somewhere else.

B. I am noting that aux 4 is somewhat like aux 1 in that only 2 terminals occupied ie Line in Load out

C. relay 7 no fxn
D relay 8 no fxn

Other notes Heater previously disconnected
So unless there is something funky I should be able to program main pump, and lights (assuming lights use only 1 relay, there are 3 and they go on same time and change colors ) I just have to figure out which relay goes to feature pump and which goes to air pump and I suspect this will be relay 3, aux 1 or relay 5 aux 3)

BTW if something is unconventional with previous wiring or not as streamlined as it could be please point it out.
 

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Also a little side tracking again. Hopefully tomorrow I will be able to speak to Hayward vendors about some of the topics we discussed and learn about equiptment availability etc. But something just came to my attention and may have relevance if I postphone a complete overhall. I just became aware that a GLX-PCB-MAIN can be replaced with a GLX-PCB-PRO as long as someone has a PS8 display as I do.

If this is the case it gives me the ability to do a small upgrade for whatever that means functionally
 

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The PRO boards are backwards compatible with the AquaLogic controllers (according to Hayward tech) however, you may be missing some of the "features". Do you have wireless or wired remotes?

But again, you won't be able to program Pentair VS pumps. I can program my VS pump because it is a Hayward.

I never upgraded to ProLogic because the AquaLogic has pretty much everything I need and I did not see anything in the ProLogic that warranted an upgrade. Pretty much the same with OmniLogic.
 
  • Relay1 1 is your 240V filter Pump
  • Relay2 is your 120V lights - are your lights GFCI protected?
  • AUX1 is a 240 device - 2nd pump or blower
  • AUX2 - not used - where does that red wire run to?
  • AUX 3 is a 240 device - 2nd pump or blower
  • AUX4 is a 120V device
  • AUX5 - not used
  • AUX6 - not used - where does that red wire run to?
So you are using 5 out of 8 relays

Now follow the LOAD wires for AUX1, 2 & 4 down to the conduits at the bottom of your panel and see if you can follow each conduit to find out what device it leads you to.

Or you can buy a wire toner tracer and put a tone on the wire and follow it.

BTW, these are the two rectifiers we were discussing earlier. They are not on your board and are still suspect if they are good...

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Hopefully tomorrow I will be able to speak to Hayward vendors about some of the topics we discussed and learn about equiptment availability etc.

I think you will find most Hayward vendors as helpful as the folks who sold you the Pentair VS pumps that were incompatible with your Aqualogic system. They are usually not DIY friendly if that is your intention this time.

I suggest you browse Welcome to Polytec Pools where you can get all the Hayward or Pentair equipment you need to install it yourself or hire someone to do the installation.
 
I think you will find most Hayward vendors as helpful as the folks who sold you the Pentair VS pumps that were incompatible with your Aqualogic system. They are usually not DIY friendly if that is your intention this time.

I suggest you browse Welcome to Polytec Pools where you can get all the Hayward or Pentair equipment you need to install it yourself or hire someone to do the installation.
yes thats who I was going to contact.
 
asking again if glx-pcb-pro is compatible Also sending pictures of inside of door and asking another question. What is that cab to the right of the contro cab? It has a blank metal sheet front with marking for relays or breakers and nothing is present
 

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Remove the front blank plate and show us what is inside the other cabinet.
I was not expecting this!!!! For a second I thought I was rich! Thought I was seeing an abandoned glx-pcb-main but its not. Never opened this as I thought it was something electrical for heater or something or maybe it is but I think not. Why is this here?
 

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It is a relay expansion board giving you 8 more high voltage relays at AUX7-AUX14.

It does not look like anything is connected to it.

Somebody had big plans for your pool area.
 
It is a relay expansion board giving you 8 more high voltage relays at AUX7-AUX14.

It does not look like anything is connected to it.

Somebody had big plans for your pool area.
Thank you both. "Big plans" I do not think I am using near the 8 relays I posted pictures of. I have no idea what other features I would have thought of especially back then.
 

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