Long story short: as they are well known to do especially here in TX, unfortunately my PB talked me out of a SWCG when we did our build just over 3 years ago. I would like to convert this summer and have been looking at the various options from the big brands as well as not. I do have all Pentair equipment including EasyTouch 8 automation with ScreenLogic2.
I notice a lot of folks on TFP with Pentair equipment also have the ICx SWCG, presumably included at time of installation, but also because it integrates well with automation.
I’m thinking it’s down to the IC40 or a CircuPool model. One con of the IC40 is I’ll have to pay for installation to have it warrantied (for 1 measly year) while I could potentially do the CircuPool install myself and save hundreds.
As I have the option to freely choose what equipment to use for conversion: what would you recommend if it were you, bonus if you have been in the same shoes or have experience with Pentair and other brands? Is the automation integration all that great and an additional convenience factor, or does it not make much difference and I should go with the highest output, longest life, best warranty for the $?
Pool/spa combo is approx 15k gal.
I notice a lot of folks on TFP with Pentair equipment also have the ICx SWCG, presumably included at time of installation, but also because it integrates well with automation.
I’m thinking it’s down to the IC40 or a CircuPool model. One con of the IC40 is I’ll have to pay for installation to have it warrantied (for 1 measly year) while I could potentially do the CircuPool install myself and save hundreds.
As I have the option to freely choose what equipment to use for conversion: what would you recommend if it were you, bonus if you have been in the same shoes or have experience with Pentair and other brands? Is the automation integration all that great and an additional convenience factor, or does it not make much difference and I should go with the highest output, longest life, best warranty for the $?
Pool/spa combo is approx 15k gal.