Wiring Equipment

[taffmaster]

I hope this is the right place to post this question, I am new to the forum... I have been creeping around looking for the answer, but there seems to be a couple of different answers. My pool build is almost done, I am doing the electrical myself. I have Pentair Easytouch 8 control panel, intelliflo vsf pump, mastertemp 400 (gas), and polaris booster pump to run my cleaner.

My main question is I realize the vs pump needs constant power, do i wire direct to the breaker then take it over to the relay or do I go direct to the relay from the pump and wire it hot from the breaker?

For the heater, I know I need to tap into the firemans switch and run that on the low voltage side to the "gas heater" port. Is it also necessary to power the heater direct to the same 2 pole breaker as the filter pump?

I also have a second 2 pole siemens 20 amp breaker that I plan to dedicate to my polaris booster pump.

I really appreciate the help, thanks!

 

[ajw22]

My main question is I realize the vs pump needs constant power, do i wire direct to the breaker then take it over to the relay or do I go direct to the relay from the pump and wire it hot from the breaker?

Welcome to TFP.

Since you will need to power multiple devices from the pump CB you use the filter pump relay as a junction box.

Wire the CB to the left side of the LINE screws.

Wiire the VS pump wires to the right side of the LINE screws.

Wire the heater and your future SWG to the LOAD screws.

For the heater, I know I need to tap into the firemans switch and run that on the low voltage side to the "gas heater" port.

Correct.

Is it also necessary to power the heater direct to the same 2 pole breaker as the filter pump?

Yes, see above.

I also have a second 2 pole siemens 20 amp breaker that I plan to dedicate to my polaris booster pump.

You need to power that pump through an AUX relay.

I really appreciate the help, thanks!

Welcome.

 

[Ahultin]

I also have a second 2 pole siemens 20 amp breaker

Make sure you are using gfci breakers for the pumps.
Siemens QF220A QF220 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, 20 Amp, 2 Pole, 120 Volt, 10,000 AIC, Color https://a.co/d/e2y52Oy

 

[Ahultin]

Electrical GFCI - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[taffmaster]

Yes, I have the correct GFCI circuit breakers. I am using a zodiac, no salt generator. So I will basically never go direct to the breaker from the equipment, always go direct from equipment to relay.

VS pump goes direct to line sides of relay so it will be hot wired. Heater can go direct to load side of the same relay as VS pump. (This one was most confusing because pentair vsf manual says wire direct to breaker)

Booster pump for cleaner goes direct to load side of relay #2 since it does not need to be hot wired.

Thanks, I will send a pic once I get it wired up next week! They are supposed to do pebble sheen next Wednesday, cant wait to have some water in there!

 

[ajw22]

What is a zodiac?

 

[Ahultin]

If not the swg then likely the zodiac mineral doohinky

Hydroxinator IQ

When the pool water is treated manually, the chlorine concentration varies between each addition. This generates a “saw-tooth” effect that can adversely affect treatment effectiveness and bathing comfort. With MagnaPool®, the natural purifying properties of the treatment generated by the...

www.zodiac-poolcare.com

 

[ajw22]

If not the swg then likely the zodiac mineral doohinky

Hydroxinator IQ

When the pool water is treated manually, the chlorine concentration varies between each addition. This generates a “saw-tooth” effect that can adversely affect treatment effectiveness and bathing comfort. With MagnaPool®, the natural purifying properties of the treatment generated by the...

www.zodiac-poolcare.com

Mineral doohinkys cause metal staining which is why I am poking into it.

 

[taffmaster]

Will I need to run the comm wire from vs pump to ET panel or does having it go through the relay give me all the control I will need to communicate to it?

 

[Ahultin]

Will I need to run the comm wire from vs pump to ET panel or does having it go through the relay give me all the control I will need to communicate to it?

Yes , comm wire from pump to rs485 on easytouch. Pump electrical wired to line side of filter relay