We are in Indiana and have heard its about $5000 to get things automated in a new pool build. Is this correct estimate? Do you think its worth it?
Automation cost? is it worth it?
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Depends what you want to automate. Hayward basic prologic with SWG is about 1200 for the equipment. Plus valves, actuators, etc
Wade,
Automation is not a necessity, but it is kind of like a car key FOB... Yes, you can open the door with a key, but once you've used a key FOB, it is unlikely that you would ever want to give it up.
I have a very simple pool and love my automation system.
Anyone that has a variable speed pump and a SWCG, in my mind, is missing something when not controlled by automation.
Tells us more about your pool and what you want the automation system to do for you...
Thanks,
Jim R.
Automation is not a necessity, but it is kind of like a car key FOB... Yes, you can open the door with a key, but once you've used a key FOB, it is unlikely that you would ever want to give it up.
I have a very simple pool and love my automation system.
Anyone that has a variable speed pump and a SWCG, in my mind, is missing something when not controlled by automation.
Tells us more about your pool and what you want the automation system to do for you...
Thanks,
Jim R.
My automaton was a $1500 extra. Hayward aqua plus 16V. Controls 4 valves and 8 relays and is an 80 amp sub panel.
- Jun 12, 2011
- 3,787
- Pool Size
- 19500
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pureline Crystal Pure 60,000
Those who have automation seem to love it.
Personally, I don't have anything other than a basic SolarTouch controller for my solar heating system. I don't have or want automation. I believe in K.I.S.S. I find that many with automation don't really know how their pool works, beyond "you push this button, and that happens".
I have a 19k pool/spa with infloor cleaning, solar and NG heating, and a salt water chlorine generator one variable speed pump, one single speed pump.. I have my VS pump programmed to come on each morning at a speed optimized for the infloor cleaning for 1 hour to clean up the pool. It then drops down to the minimum speed needed to operate my SWCG. If heat is called for and available at the solar panels, the solar control ramps up the pump to a pre set speed that is optimized for the solar system, and opens the solar control valve. When finished it closes the valve and returns control to the pump programming. After the SWCG is through chlorinating the pool for the day, the pump drops to a very slow 1000 rpm (using the power of a 100w light bulb), which provides extra filtration that makes the water extra sparkling clean. At 10pm it shuts down and waits for the next morning. That's all done within the pump programming, and is done without any automation system.
Personally, I don't have anything other than a basic SolarTouch controller for my solar heating system. I don't have or want automation. I believe in K.I.S.S. I find that many with automation don't really know how their pool works, beyond "you push this button, and that happens".
I have a 19k pool/spa with infloor cleaning, solar and NG heating, and a salt water chlorine generator one variable speed pump, one single speed pump.. I have my VS pump programmed to come on each morning at a speed optimized for the infloor cleaning for 1 hour to clean up the pool. It then drops down to the minimum speed needed to operate my SWCG. If heat is called for and available at the solar panels, the solar control ramps up the pump to a pre set speed that is optimized for the solar system, and opens the solar control valve. When finished it closes the valve and returns control to the pump programming. After the SWCG is through chlorinating the pool for the day, the pump drops to a very slow 1000 rpm (using the power of a 100w light bulb), which provides extra filtration that makes the water extra sparkling clean. At 10pm it shuts down and waits for the next morning. That's all done within the pump programming, and is done without any automation system.
I do home automation for a living.
Never a necessity unless owners are handycapped or house has a lot of infrastructure.
In pools, if you, spouse, kids or visitors will be operating pool equipment and are not familiar or want to get familiar with the operation of multiple valves, speeds, options -- then yeah, automation may ne a necessity.
Never a necessity unless owners are handycapped or house has a lot of infrastructure.
In pools, if you, spouse, kids or visitors will be operating pool equipment and are not familiar or want to get familiar with the operation of multiple valves, speeds, options -- then yeah, automation may ne a necessity.
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