Upgrade Aqualink RS8 to mobile device

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bryantdr

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Jul 21, 2015
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Long Island, NY
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Hi Group,

I was trying to price out upgrading my current pool control system, to something that could be controlled through a mobile device. Currently everything in my pool (pump, lights, heater, etc.) is controlled through an Aqualink RS8 panel mounted inside my house, which I assume is hard wired to the control panel by the pool equipment, because when I turn off the breakers (separate box from the house) for my pool the panel inside goes off as well.

I'd love to be able to upgrade so I can control my pool with a mobile device, rather than needing to run in the house to the panel (especially if it doesn't break the bank). I see there are various iAqualinks systems, but from the website it is very unclear what I would need to upgrade.

Has anyone done this before. Would it be as easy as buying one of their antenna and wiring it to the same wires that are currently going to the aqualink RS8 panel?

Thanks for any help
 
Call Jandy technical support as what you need will be very dependent on what version of software is in your current system. If, when you first got it, an Internet version was available, you can probably upgrade it. I believe all you will need it the IQ20-RS kit. This includes the wireless antenna and board for your panel.

https://www.amazon.com/IAQUALINK-2-0-UPGRADE-SYSTEMS-IQ20-RS/dp/B00NVLM4LS/
 
Thanks for the info!!! Form the Amazon description I guess I would have to replace the whole board. I was hoping they had an option to just wire the current controller into an antenna. Well... Some of my buttons are getting touchy, so I may wait until they are unworkable and it gives me a good excuse.
 
bryantdr said:
Thanks for the info!!! Form the Amazon description I guess I would have to replace the whole board. I was hoping they had an option to just wire the current controller into an antenna. Well... Some of my buttons are getting touchy, so I may wait until they are unworkable and it gives me a good excuse.
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I added the daughter board to mine and it was like 10 minutes. Super easy. I don't think you need to use that surround that is in the picture. Mine just came with the small (2x3) board and the antenna. I did not replace the surround thing.
 
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