We are getting a pool built (first one). As a tech person...I really wanted to have some automation for our pool (monitor temp, adjust schedules, lights, etc).
Our builder doesn't typically do automation - but got a quote from his supplier for it. I had originally asked him for a quote on the IntelliCenter (after reading several threads here). He came back initially with a quote on the EasyTouch system + ScreenLogic controller. The follow-up quote came in for the IntelliCenter system (no wireless remote, as that was $1800 CAD more).
The price difference between the EasyTouch w/ ScreenLogic and the IntelliCenter is $1700 CAD more for the IntelliCenter.
Our pool is going to be pretty simple:
- Single body of water + Gas Heater
- Pool lights (3 in the pool)
- Temp Sensors (pool + air)
- Coverstar automatic safety cover
However I'd like to add other low-voltage landscape lighting to the controller if possible (lighting around the pool deck). Not sure if that is possible with the EasyTouch. I know I can do that with the IntelliCenter.
Is it worth the $1700 CAD increase to get the IntelliCenter? Or am I way over-building this thing.... Does the EasyTouch come with remotes? Because there is no way I am adding $1800 for the wireless remotes from this supplier....i'm assuming I can add this later from somewhere else (hopefully cheaper).
Our builder doesn't typically do automation - but got a quote from his supplier for it. I had originally asked him for a quote on the IntelliCenter (after reading several threads here). He came back initially with a quote on the EasyTouch system + ScreenLogic controller. The follow-up quote came in for the IntelliCenter system (no wireless remote, as that was $1800 CAD more).
The price difference between the EasyTouch w/ ScreenLogic and the IntelliCenter is $1700 CAD more for the IntelliCenter.
Our pool is going to be pretty simple:
- Single body of water + Gas Heater
- Pool lights (3 in the pool)
- Temp Sensors (pool + air)
- Coverstar automatic safety cover
However I'd like to add other low-voltage landscape lighting to the controller if possible (lighting around the pool deck). Not sure if that is possible with the EasyTouch. I know I can do that with the IntelliCenter.
Is it worth the $1700 CAD increase to get the IntelliCenter? Or am I way over-building this thing.... Does the EasyTouch come with remotes? Because there is no way I am adding $1800 for the wireless remotes from this supplier....i'm assuming I can add this later from somewhere else (hopefully cheaper).