Hello, I live in an area that frequently has power outages (one or two a month). This creates a problem for me with my pool because I have a main Pentair pool pump (which is controlled by the digital timer built into the pool pump) and a separate booster pump which runs off a mechanical intermatic timer. The booster pump should only run when the main pool pump is running. The problem occurs when the power goes out (the main pool pump timer doesnt run until I reset it after the power goes on) but the booster pump starts running at the wrong time when the power goes back on. I have had 2 booster pumps burn out this way. Does anyone know of a way (without buying a complex pool automation system) that I can configure the booster pump so that it absolutely wont run unless the main pool pump is running? Thanks in advance for any help anyone can give me.
Power outage problems with main pool pump and booster pump.
- Thread starter BlueBaron
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,486
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Look at these threads for how folks have used a current sense relay to know when the main pump is running.
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Or look at the Pentair IntelliConnect which costs a few hundred and can control both your pumps.
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Or look at the Pentair IntelliConnect which costs a few hundred and can control both your pumps.
Thank you very much. I may be mistaken, but I thought the Intelliconnect cost a few thousand, not a few hundred. But maybe I dont understand. Thanks again!Look at these threads for how folks have used a current sense relay to know when the main pump is running.
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Or look at the Pentair IntelliConnect which costs a few hundred and can control both your pumps.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,486
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
IntelliConnect costs $400-$500.
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IntelliCenter costs more.
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IntelliCenter costs more.
Thank you!!IntelliConnect costs $400-$500.
Pentair IntelliConnect Control and Monitoring System | EC-523317
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IntelliCenter costs more.
If you have an Intermatic timer, it can be directly replaced with an Intermatic P1353ME, digital. This clock will maintain time for about 8 hours if the power goes out. After 8, yes you will have to re-set the clock, but not the programming.
If you install it, be aware that each of the outputs are designed to "break" only one leg of the power unless you pick the proper mode. Follow the instructions exactly. This is how my system has been set up for well over 10 years with no problems.
If you install it, be aware that each of the outputs are designed to "break" only one leg of the power unless you pick the proper mode. Follow the instructions exactly. This is how my system has been set up for well over 10 years with no problems.
Thank you for this tip. I have a question though. My main Pentair Intelliflo resets its clock when the power goes off ( it does not hold time time). How do you deal with that?
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,486
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
How old is your pump? If within warranty make a warranty claim.
Pentair customer service says it should retain the time for 96 hours, and if not, something is wrong with "the capacitor that holds the time." The only thing that can fix this is "replacing the drive," which is expensive. A new drive runs around $600.
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