Pool automation DIY?

[Mcow]

Long story but we are "fingers crossed" having our pool plastered today. Our PB informed me a while back our Pentair automation controller would not be available and they cannot give me a timeframe from when it will. They have credited the amount on the final draw. The issue is I do not have a ton of faith they will ever come out to finish this or at least in a timely manner (do not want to bash them their quality is great just hard to get any answers or timelines from them). I also do not have a ton of faith I will be able to get another company out to do this in the near future as well. So wanted to see if anyone has a recommendation for a DIY option or can share their experience taking this on. I am fairly handy and confident with doing some electrical wiring but admittedly not super tech savvy so not looking to do my own programming of a raspberry pi or anything.

Our pool/spa is around 22k gallons. We will have all Pentair equipment including a SWG. We have 3 LED lights and one bubbler on our tanning ledge. We will have a robot pool cleaner. This is my second pool we had an EZ Touch on the last one and all I really want to do is be able to do basic controlling/scheduling of lights, pump etc.

Any recommendations appreciated!

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

I am fairly handy and confident with doing some electrical wiring but admittedly not super tech savvy so not looking to do my own programming of a raspberry pi or anything.

Me too. Take a look at the low budget automation link in my signature for some ideas. It uses simple WiFi relay switches, connected through the eWeLink app, that integrate with Alexa, Google Home, and Smart Things. It's kinda like automation for dummies. I use Alexa Routines for control of scheduling. The Ewelink app works real well with the pool automation system.

With a Pentair IntelliFlo, you need the IntelliComm II interface to convert relay actions to the pump through the RS-485 cable. SuperFlo pumps can be connected directly to relays.

If you have a heater, I control my mine with a Sonoff TH-16 with DS18B20 probe connected to 120 volts. The switch is connected to a dry contact relay, which connects to the heater's fireman's switch through low voltage wire. I used a thermowell threaded into a tee-fitting for the probe. The switch works with the eWelink app, Alexa, Google Home/HA, Smart Things and others. . I use Alexa Routines to control most daily actions. The heater is programmed to shut off 15 minutes before the pump.

I purchased the TH-16 in March and it has since become unavailable on Amazon.

Here's a screenshot the eWelink dashboard. Top row is valve actuators, second row is pump speeds.

 

[thewolf56]

take a look at this thread here

Alternative Pool Automation and Sensor/Chemical Control and Integration

Industrial Automation 8-Layer Stackable Card for Raspberry Pi Pool Automation and Sensor/Chemical Control and Integration (nodejs-poolController / nodejs-poolController-dashPanel / relayEquipmentManager) - Table of Contents - - Preface 1. Background, Purpose and Scope 2. Credits 3...

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