Reasonable price to add automation?

[alex800]

I'm in the process of building the pool and strongly considering adding the automation at this point. I asked PB for a quote and they are asking $2200 for Jandy AquaLink PDA automation and $3150 for Jandy AquaLink RS. Of cource I would like the RS but it seems like almost not worth it. I will have a small pool 11k gal, no spa, heater, one bubbler, and 3 color LED lights.

If I decide to add automation at later time when the budget allows me to do it should I expect to pay even more?

 

[guinness]

The problem w/ automation is that you really need to stick w/ a single manufacturer (esp. pump & SWG) be it Pentair, Hayward or Jandy. In addition each PB tends to stick with a manufacturer they're familiar with or get the best prices. What level of automation are you looking for/need?

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[alex800]

I was hoping to control the heater, color lights, pump/SWG, and possibly the bubbler.

And that was my post about Migro Pool-fi.

At this point, I might just add a smart WiFi switch that cost $20 to control the lights on/off. PB said the pump comes with some kind of WiFi control. I will have to control the heater manually and not sure if anything needs to be controlled on SWG.

Unfortunately, I cannot add another 3K to our project.

 

[guinness]

Have you signed the contract yet, can your PB do Pentair or Hayward instead?

 

[alex800]

Have you signed the contract yet, can your PB do Pentair or Hayward instead?

Too late for that. They are doing copping and tile next week.

 

[guinness]

OK, then you pretty much need Jandy automation. You can add it later but warranties vary if self installed or by a professional.

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www.polytecpools.com

 

[alex800]

But does $3K sound reasonable?

 

[guinness]

You're always going to pay a premium with a PB, it depends on what your definition of reasonable is.

Jandy Automation Cost?

I was given a quote of $4,250 for Jandy automation. We have 2 lights and a VS pump. PB said it would control landscape lights too, if we ever add them. I've looked throughout this TFP forum/website and saw at most about $2k. Something seems wrong.

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[Joshwl2003]

But does $3K sound reasonable?

We are in the process of biding for a pool right now and our cost for automation using an RS8 is 3K above the base automation price, which is included in the spa price. Its not cheap but very nice to have. You basically never have to go out to the pad to do anything besides clean. I would say go for it. If you can look into having extra relays available for things like time controlled lighting or extra out door outlets for Christmas lights and what not.

 

[CPS Reno]

From a builder perspective that used to install Jandy automation, $3K is more than reasonable.

 

[smracing]

I self installed a Jandy iaqualink 2.0 and all the related stuff during our remodel. $3k sounds like a great deal.