Timer Recommendation

[ncpool]

Can anyone recommend a good timer to use with the Pentair Whisperflo WFDS-4? Analog or digital is fine.

 

[Bama Rambler]

Do you want a timer that will operate both low and high speeds or just one speed and you manually switch to the other?

 

[ncpool]

Well, I hadn't thought about it, thanks for pointing that out. If the price differential isn't too great ideally would like the timer to be able to control the pump speed as well as the off/on cycles. If it isn't too much to ask, do you have a suggestion for each type?

Thanks for your help.

 

[Bama Rambler]

Well it's hard to beat the Intermatic T104 for single speed operation.
For 2-speed operation I'd suggest the T10404R. It contains two timers and you can set then to operate high and low speeds.
Note that the T10604R, or higher end PE153, is more appropriate for dual speed pumps. JasonLion

They also make equivilent electronic timers if you'd rather have those. Just look for something with dual timer functions.

 

[ncpool]

Thanks a ton for the recommendations. Is this something it is best to have the electrician wire up when he does the rest of the work during construction? Or can I just wire it myself afterwords?

 

[Bama Rambler]

Either way will work, but since they're going to have to run the wires and leave them out there anyway I'd let them do it while they're there.

 

[ncpool]

Thanks a lot Bama. I ordered a T10404R. Pretty cheap for what it does.

 

[ncpool]

Quick update on this thread. I received the T10404R I ordered. This thing is larger than I expected and is built like a flippin' *tank*.

Thanks for the great recommendation Bama! This timer will last a lifetime and only cost me about $125.