Pentair versus jandy

[mmardini]

We are adding automation to our pool. It is not a new build. We were given the choice between pentair automation and jandy. Our pool guy recommends jandy as he has seen less problems with their systems but says pentair is more user friendly. I have always heard pentair is the best product. For those that have either, which would you install and why?? Thank you!!

 

[PoolStored]

From the 10s of 1000s of threads I've seen, go Pentair.
Contractors push Jandy because they make more money on it.
I like the pentair ecosystem, Hayward seems to be OK, don't go Jandy.
What is the current equipment? You really want to stay "all in the family" with automation, i.e. pumps, actuators, swg should be same brand.
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[Jimrahbe]

I'm a big Pentair fan...

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[setsailsoon]

For some reason most contractors seem to push Jandy. But so do authorized contractors for all 3 major brands. I think (my guess) is that more are authorized by Jandy for some reason. I've installed and used both. Pentair is hands down superior. But if you have a very simple pool there's not much difference. If you're looking to do more complex control to start with or are going to add more complex control in the future Pentair should be the answer. I'd think carefully about what you want in terms of functionality. Then bid both. If it's close error on Pentair. I'm not as biased as Jim for Pentair but I certainly see some quality differences in their high end pumps and the sophistication for their controls. What does this mean? Well for example if you have a solar heater there are adjustments you can make to the Intellicenter controller to make it react differently to temperature difference on the solar panel that you can't do with anything else. There are other examples. Also they have incorporated much more of a modular approach so instead of buying a whole new system you can buy modules that are not as costly. But if you don't ever need and of this it's easy to argue Jandy is just as functional at what's often a lower price. Like many things pool there's not a universal best brand. Your preferences and plans drive the best answer for you.

I hope this is helpful.

Chris