I'm trying to make it as trouble free as possible by adding a swg. Should I go with the Aquapure or one of the more often recommended ones?
Currently we have a circa 1997 RS6 using 3 single speed pumps for pool/spa (.5hp whisperflow), waterfall, and in-floor cleaner. At some point the whisperflow will move to the waterfall and I will get a new 2 sp or variable speed pump for p/s.
After the 3 pump relays the remaining are:
spa light
pool light
waterfall light
pump pad service light (using solar)
1 Indoor controller and 1 4 function spa side remote
Laars heater (not working, next project)
Option 1
The easiest and smart thing appears to be adding something like the goldline controller and cell wired into the pump circuit and then I'm done. The $1000 option is the Pro version that can be upgraded to sense and dispense.
Cost: $800 - $1000
Option 2
Since the automation is Jandy I looked at adding the Aquapure 1400. As SWG's did not exist when I bought the RS6 it likely needs some sort of upgrade to have the integration. Looking at reviews and comments on Jandy SWG's I don't get warm fuzzies so if I don't update the board there aren't any benefits to automation so I might as well use something like the Goldline.
Cost: $900
Option 3
Get the 1400 and upgrade the board/chip/whatever.
Cost: $900 cell + $??? for board.
Benefit: swg plus possibly control it from inside the house with a new pcb. Also might I be able to control digital lights and a new variable speed or 2 speed pump?
Does any of this make sense? If so what do you recommend, or do you recommend something different?
Kevin
Currently we have a circa 1997 RS6 using 3 single speed pumps for pool/spa (.5hp whisperflow), waterfall, and in-floor cleaner. At some point the whisperflow will move to the waterfall and I will get a new 2 sp or variable speed pump for p/s.
After the 3 pump relays the remaining are:
spa light
pool light
waterfall light
pump pad service light (using solar)
1 Indoor controller and 1 4 function spa side remote
Laars heater (not working, next project)
Option 1
The easiest and smart thing appears to be adding something like the goldline controller and cell wired into the pump circuit and then I'm done. The $1000 option is the Pro version that can be upgraded to sense and dispense.
Cost: $800 - $1000
Option 2
Since the automation is Jandy I looked at adding the Aquapure 1400. As SWG's did not exist when I bought the RS6 it likely needs some sort of upgrade to have the integration. Looking at reviews and comments on Jandy SWG's I don't get warm fuzzies so if I don't update the board there aren't any benefits to automation so I might as well use something like the Goldline.
Cost: $900
Option 3
Get the 1400 and upgrade the board/chip/whatever.
Cost: $900 cell + $??? for board.
Benefit: swg plus possibly control it from inside the house with a new pcb. Also might I be able to control digital lights and a new variable speed or 2 speed pump?
Does any of this make sense? If so what do you recommend, or do you recommend something different?
Kevin