I’ve read a lot of posts on similar topics, but most are prior to discontinuation of Easytouch. Those familiar with Pentair systems would you mind sharing your opinion if you were choosing what to do here?
Apologies if I'm mixing up terminology - I'll include a picture of the Pentair panel with cover off.
I have a Pentair Easytouch 8 Pool/Spa load center/panel from 2010, and I am looking to add 2 things to the system overall:
-SWCG
-any other external control, such as Screenlogic (currently there is only an old 8 button remote)
The load center was installed in 2010, I believe no components included for SWCG. The current control board is dated 2012. For upgrading vs replacing what I have now, I am getting mixed up with possible options. From what I've read, if it were 5 years ago I think I’d keep the current system the same, and add the power center to do a IC-60 SWCG, and the kit for Screenlogic. If I understand correctly, today's rough cost for load center-related items would be:
External power center for SWCG $709
522104 for Screenlogic $739
=$1500 and the rest of the panel is still 14 years old (I’m not sure if my pre-2012 panel layout matters… or if the board is the only real consideration there?)
So I could do the above upgrades, or given this board is 12 years old and Pentair appears to have discontinued Easytouch - would it make sense cost wise to consider going about this another way? Such as keep this panel but move to Intellicenter? I’m not clear if the upgrades to Easytouch are compatible with Intellicenter…. Or for example, should I consider replacing this 2010 panel entirely, and do an Intellicenter panel that includes the SWCG-related components/transformer? I haven’t found clear pricing listed online for the entire load center with SWCG transformer etc yet, seems like they may be significantly more expensive than swapping components, but again I'm not familiar and am at the point where I figure I will ask for more knowledgeable input...
In other words it seems there are different ways to go about this and I'm unclear on pros/cons of the current options. I would be doing any changeout myself - I’m fine with keeping this 2010 panel and doing Easytouch upgrades, or in theory I could get an entire new load center that includes the SWCG transformer and so on, though I'm unclear on the pricing and if that is even something that makes sense to bother with.
My main concern is spending $$ upgrading Easytouch, and then maybe having to switch to Intellicenter anyway say if this board goes out. Thanks
Apologies if I'm mixing up terminology - I'll include a picture of the Pentair panel with cover off.
I have a Pentair Easytouch 8 Pool/Spa load center/panel from 2010, and I am looking to add 2 things to the system overall:
-SWCG
-any other external control, such as Screenlogic (currently there is only an old 8 button remote)
The load center was installed in 2010, I believe no components included for SWCG. The current control board is dated 2012. For upgrading vs replacing what I have now, I am getting mixed up with possible options. From what I've read, if it were 5 years ago I think I’d keep the current system the same, and add the power center to do a IC-60 SWCG, and the kit for Screenlogic. If I understand correctly, today's rough cost for load center-related items would be:
External power center for SWCG $709
522104 for Screenlogic $739
=$1500 and the rest of the panel is still 14 years old (I’m not sure if my pre-2012 panel layout matters… or if the board is the only real consideration there?)
So I could do the above upgrades, or given this board is 12 years old and Pentair appears to have discontinued Easytouch - would it make sense cost wise to consider going about this another way? Such as keep this panel but move to Intellicenter? I’m not clear if the upgrades to Easytouch are compatible with Intellicenter…. Or for example, should I consider replacing this 2010 panel entirely, and do an Intellicenter panel that includes the SWCG-related components/transformer? I haven’t found clear pricing listed online for the entire load center with SWCG transformer etc yet, seems like they may be significantly more expensive than swapping components, but again I'm not familiar and am at the point where I figure I will ask for more knowledgeable input...
In other words it seems there are different ways to go about this and I'm unclear on pros/cons of the current options. I would be doing any changeout myself - I’m fine with keeping this 2010 panel and doing Easytouch upgrades, or in theory I could get an entire new load center that includes the SWCG transformer and so on, though I'm unclear on the pricing and if that is even something that makes sense to bother with.
My main concern is spending $$ upgrading Easytouch, and then maybe having to switch to Intellicenter anyway say if this board goes out. Thanks
