I am trying to figure out whether to go with Pentair or Jandy for replacement/new equipment.
My current main pump is a 1HP Super II pump on a timer.
Then I have a booster pump on a timer for the cleaner.
The pool is a in ground pool with an attached spa/hottub (plaster and tile wall between them, but not a height difference like some pools)
And I have a solar heat system; 6 of 4'x10' panels on the roof.
I had some leaks in the suction line of the pump, so I'm going to re-plumb that and I might as well replace the pump with a variable speed.
And I want to get a better automation system.
So I'm looking for advice on whether to go with Jandy or with Pentair (and which of their systems)
I need to control:
* main pump
* booster pump
* underwater light
* 3 valves
1: suction pool vs hottub
2: Send up to Solar or not
3: return to pool or to hottub
I figure I need temp sensor for roof.
And probably in the suction line after the suction selection valve?
And maybe one on the output after the solar and the heater?
My plan is to have control be mostly via Android phones (both wife and mine)
We're saving to redo the pool and deck next year - I think I would like to have a waterfall and/or slide at the deep end (deck steps up at the deep end and is ~2.5' above waterline at the deep end.) So I would need control (another valve? separate pump?) for that.
If it matters, the other equipment that I'll be continuing to use is a gas furnace and a DE filter.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts/advice.
My current main pump is a 1HP Super II pump on a timer.
Then I have a booster pump on a timer for the cleaner.
The pool is a in ground pool with an attached spa/hottub (plaster and tile wall between them, but not a height difference like some pools)
And I have a solar heat system; 6 of 4'x10' panels on the roof.
I had some leaks in the suction line of the pump, so I'm going to re-plumb that and I might as well replace the pump with a variable speed.
And I want to get a better automation system.
So I'm looking for advice on whether to go with Jandy or with Pentair (and which of their systems)
I need to control:
* main pump
* booster pump
* underwater light
* 3 valves
1: suction pool vs hottub
2: Send up to Solar or not
3: return to pool or to hottub
I figure I need temp sensor for roof.
And probably in the suction line after the suction selection valve?
And maybe one on the output after the solar and the heater?
My plan is to have control be mostly via Android phones (both wife and mine)
We're saving to redo the pool and deck next year - I think I would like to have a waterfall and/or slide at the deep end (deck steps up at the deep end and is ~2.5' above waterline at the deep end.) So I would need control (another valve? separate pump?) for that.
If it matters, the other equipment that I'll be continuing to use is a gas furnace and a DE filter.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts/advice.