[[Category:Swimming Pool Equipment]]
=Pool Automation=
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=Heater Control with Automation=
...ters temperature control is usually set to the maximum temperature and the automation control the heater operation to maintain its water temperature set point.
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=Hayward Automation Systems=
Hayward does not make it easy to understand the various automation systems Hayward sells and has sold. Hayward has packaged various of their p
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.... Below is a list of things to learn and understand when taking over your pool maintenance.
You should have your own test kit to check your water chemistry. See [[Pool Test Kits]] for test kit recommendations.
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...ous distributors.<ref>https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/black-decker-pool-pumps-any-good.243119/post-2130735</ref> The pumps are sold by:
*[https://www.circupool.com/CircuPool-SmartFlo%C2%AE-Variable-Speed-Pool-Pump--30-THP_p_144.html CircuPool]
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Temperature sensors for Pentair, Hayward, Jandy, and other pool automation systems are usually standard 10K ohm NTC thermistor sensors. They are used
...d. This means the resistance goes down as the temperature goes up. All the automation systems use the same sensor and if you look at the resistance verses temper
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=Pool Water Features=
...equipment manufacture has their versions of water features to add to your pool.
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*Superpump is SS or 2 speed. Automation only controls it through relays. Super Pump is 1990's technology.
*TriStar VS Pump is Haywards latest high head generation pump for automation replacing the Northstar line of pumps. It seems to be holding up better the
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If you have purchased the Intex SWG and want to install it to a non intex pool that has hard plumbing then here is what I have found works. I found this o
==Automation of Intex SWG==
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The [https://www.pentair.com/en/products/pool-spa-equipment/pool-heaters/ultratemp_high_performanceheatpump.html Pentair UltraTemp] is a Hea
...S-485 data communication cable. When connected by the data connection, the automation can raise an IntelliFlo pump speed when the UltraTemp is on and lower the p
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=How to Protect Pool Equipment from Electrical Surges=
...chanical timers. Heaters used knobs and rheostats for temperature control. Pool control systems used relays to turn equipment on and off. The equipment cou
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The Jandy Aqualink TCX (Time Clock Exchange) is a pool-only control system that comes in two versions:
...ingle-speed pump or VS pump, a heater using a 2-wire [[Heater Control with Automation|Fireman's Switch]], and one JVA actuator. The TCXP version comes with a Pow
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...quipment. Where equipment does not have an internal timer, or connected to automation, then an external timer is used.
...onal 156T4042A Heater Control Switch Kit<ref>https://www.intermatic.com/en/pool-and-spa/specialty-controls/156t4042a</ref> that will open the fireman's swi
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...e]]. The ease of maintenance and replacement parts make it Ideal for a DIY pool owner.
...n or independent. There are many models of stenner pumps but the ideal for pool use are Fixed speed with or without timer activation. This way you only hav
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=How Should Multiple SWG Cells be Setup in a Pool?=
==Why are Multiple SWG Cells Needed in a Pool?==
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Pool equipment manufacturers have been changing their warranties on various prod
...requires the equipment to be installed by a certified professional or if a pool owner can perform the installation and have warranty coverage. Some manufac
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Heat pumps are a popular way of heating a pool. They are energy efficient and can be installed anywhere a 20 to 60 amp ele
The major pool equipment manufacturers all sell heat pumps—Pentair with the [[Pentair Ul
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...able. When connected to an automation system the pump is controlled by the automation system and the display on the pump display "DISPLAY NOT ACTIVE'. Otherwise
...2 Pump Line are the only VS pump that can be fully controlled by [[Pentair Automation Systems]]. The IntelliPro pumps have Sta-Rite pump form factor and are dro
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