Help Upgrade Equipment to iPhone Control

[f30er]

I just moved into this house and have been working on the pool. After ordering a new heater in Feb, it was finally installed this past week (Jandy Jxi400). I have an old Hayward pump that I have set to go on from 9p-9a with an Intermatic mechanical switch and a Starite System 3 cartridge filter. The SWG is an Aquarite SWG with a T-cell 3. Both the salt cell and the control panel are brand new.
I recently got a quote to upgrade my equipment to make it work with my iPhone and it was >11k!!!

Here's a pic of my equipment, please tell me it won't cost that much to make it work?!?!?!?

 

[ajw22]

What equipment was proposed for $11K?

That T-3 cell is rated for a 15,000 gallon pool and is really too small for your 13K pool. You will need to run that cell at close to 100% 24/7 to generate enough chlorine for your pool.

What specifically do you want to control with your phone?

 

[f30er]

New filter, vss pump, iaqualink for ~5k. Electrical/plumbing/install 6k.

Ugh the T3 is what was recommended on INYO for replacement. Guess I can just use it till it burns out and then get a bigger one?

I want to be able to control the heater specifically. I know to do that I need to control the pump so I can turn on the pump and heater from work on a day I know my kids have time to jump in in the evenings. But also still be able to set schedules for how much the pump runs/day.

 

[ajw22]

You are probably talking with a Jandy dealer.

I would tell you to get a Hayward OmniHub.

OmniHub Smart Pool and Spa Control | Automation | Hayward Pool Products

Perfect for after-market control, OmniHub® delivers automation to existing pools and spas. Compatible with Hayward pool products and most other brands, it monitors and conveniently controls the pump, heater, lights and more, right from your phone.

www.hayward-pool.com

An Aqualink cannot control or give information on your Hayward Aquarite system. The omniHub can.

You don't need to replace your pump with a VS pump if your existing pump is running fine. The OmniPL or the Aqualink will turn your pump on and off. When that pump dies you can get a Hayward VS pump.

Why do you need a new filter?

Any automation can control your heater.

 

[f30er]

You are probably talking with a Jandy dealer.

I would tell you to get a Hayward OmniHub.

OmniHub Smart Pool and Spa Control | Automation | Hayward Pool Products

Perfect for after-market control, OmniHub® delivers automation to existing pools and spas. Compatible with Hayward pool products and most other brands, it monitors and conveniently controls the pump, heater, lights and more, right from your phone.

www.hayward-pool.com

An Aqualink cannot control or give information on your Hayward Aquarite system. The omniHub can.

You don't need to replace your pump with a VS pump if your existing pump is running fine. The OmniPL or the Aqualink will turn your pump on and off. When that pump dies you can get a Hayward VS pump.

Why do you need a new filter?

Any automation can control your heater.

Thanks! I'll check out omnihub and find a dealer for them if there's one around here.
Existing pump works fine, just old but I agree I'd rather wait till it dies before replacing
I don't need a new filter, I was told it's a package deal and the filter comes with it.
Good to know about the heater!
Thanks!

 

[ajw22]

@1poolman1 mentioned the Waterway Oasis automation system. You may want to see if that fits your needs.

OASIS Pool & Spa Control - Waterway Plastics

Pool & Spa Products

waterwayplastics.com