What Valves for Future Automation

[aerospa]

I'm replumbing my equipment pad myself in two stages. First I'll replace the pump and filter, and I will make significant changes to the routing of all the plumbing at the pad; second I will add an IntelliCenter automation controller.

What valves should I install if automation is imminently in my future? Jandy hand-operated valves now and then retrofit Pentair controllers? Or is there some all-in-one that can be hand-operated now but later plugged into the automation system?

Thanks!

 

[ajw22]

Diverter valves have actuators for automation that fit on top of them. All the manufacturers have both diverters and actuators. They are interchangeable between manufacturers with a few quirks along the way. The actuator plugs into the automation panel.

If you stay with diverter valves and actuators from the same manufacturer you will have no problems.

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