IntelliCenter and VS pump speed

[Turbo1Ton]

IntelliFlo® VS+SVRS Variable Speed Pump

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www.pentair.com

That little black circle that is on the side of the drive, above the motor. That is the connector for the communications cable. Takes a specific weatherproof connector. Jim, @Jimrahbe may know the cable PN.

--Jeff

 

[joelc73]

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IntelliFlo® VS+SVRS Variable Speed Pump

,

www.pentair.com

That little black circle that is on the side of the drive, above the motor. That is the connector for the communications cable. Takes a specific weatherproof connector. Jim, @Jimrahbe may know the cable PN.

--Jeff

Thanks so much Jeff! There is definitely nothing connected to mine. I’ll see if I can figure out what I need. I doubt it’s proprietary.

 

[Jimrahbe]

Joel,

The cable comes with the pump...

Jim R.

 

[joelc73]

Ok… the tech guy said that I have two many returns and running the pump at anything lower than 2800 rpm won’t push enough water… hence him setting it up as more of an on/off switch at one speed.

Not sure I buy it. I told him to give me the cable and I’ll hook it up.

I think I have maybe four returns in the pool and maybe two more in the spa that are connected to the main pool pump. Not sure if his logic tracks.

 

[Turbo1Ton]

Ok… the tech guy said that I have two many returns and running the pump at anything lower than 2800 rpm won’t push enough water…

I don't even know what that means. Enough water for what? To create Niagra Falls?

He doesn't get to determine how to connect the pump. It should be connected how the instruction manual states to connect it. And leave it to you to determine the best way you want to run it.

Geez I hate incompetence.

--Jeff

 

[Jimrahbe]

Geez I hate incompetence.

Jeff,

And there is just so much of it to hate..


Joel,

Your tech has absolutely no clue what he is doing. Sigh!

Get him to return the cables and send someone else to connect things correctly.

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[joelc73]

The whole thing is so frustrating. Unfortunately the pool was installed two seasons ago and I bought the house 9 months ago. So technically, they don’t owe me anything. They agreed to give me the cables — I’m sure I can do it myself. Fingers crossed.

 

[Turbo1Ton]

The whole thing is so frustrating. Unfortunately the pool was installed two seasons ago and I bought the house 9 months ago. So technically, they don’t owe me anything. They agreed to give me the cables — I’m sure I can do it myself. Fingers crossed.

We'll help you.

--Jeff

 

[joelc73]

We'll help you.

--Jeff

Thanks Jeff! Always very much appreciated!

 

[KGroenewold]

I just spoke to the pool place. They told me they think it was set up wirelessly and not with a cable. I told him that’s not possible… He’s going to have the tech guy call me.

I think he’s missing some wires in his head. I’d be highly highly impressed if that pump is set up wirelessly.

Get a Cable and get it set up correctly

 

[joelc73]

I think he’s missing some wires in his head. I’d be highly highly impressed if that pump is set up wirelessly.

Get a Cable and get it set up correctly

It’s definitely not set up right. He essentially has it set up with the IC as an expensive on/off switch and turned the VS into a single speed pump.

 

[ajw22]

FYI, you need Pentair Intelliflo 50ft Communication Cable P/N 350122. it is a black cable.