Sorry if its here somewhere but how does everyone program this? I have it installed and ready to go. Got a 25k pool. Like how often, what speed? THX
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Ragz, Let me start with the fact I have a 25000 gallon pool also and I use a Polaris 360 sweep on pressure side with out booster pump. I have set the Max speed to 2200 rpm. At 0730 in the morning the pump comes on at 1750 rpm and a auto valve opens to operate the sweep. It runs at this rate for 2 hours. At that time ,0930, the auto valve closes and the pump is then programed to run at 1250 rpm till 6:00 that evening, and then shuts off for the night. The only other change is for my solar heating which is handled by a auto solar control panel .if the pool water temp is lower then then solar heat set the pump will kick back up to 1600 rpm to circulate water through the solar panels. If the outside temp is hotter then the water temp it will extend the pump run time till air temp falls below pool temp. If you don't have the solar option by earlier suggestion works great for me. As a disclosure Im in northern California with out extreme low temps and hot summers
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We were disappointed as well to learn that we could not program this pump! Is there a way to add a timer to this unit? We purchased a home with an existing Pentair which was failing and our pool inspector did not inform us of any of the issues with our pool. So, now $6000 into our pool, we are still learning by trial and error. Can we add an external timer? PS. Can anyone recommend a good site to teach us about the pool chemicals we have to add? Thanks in advance!
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Sorry,no idea. I simply run it at max. I doubt there's any downside so long as you don't peer directly into it. Good luck/stay happy.
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I programmed mine manually I looked up my codes online then put them in. It was very easy once I started. Took less than 30 minutes.
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Just got it installed at end of season so I am not sure how good or fast it will work. We had it converted to natural gas and did not change any other parts on pool or filter system. Only hassle we had was running the natural gas line to heater.
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We set ours on 50% for 3 days and got it to avg 35% since then. Had it running for 3 weeks now. Works great
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Im' pretty sure the variable would be more efficient.I set my variable to come on twice a day at diferent speeds to keep my 12k gal. pool nice and clean and little work.
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Help, how was the upgrade from the Compool 3800, I need to do the samething. Any advice will help
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My husband installed the one at our first home, but we never had any issues. We had a pool technician install our second one in our second home, and it did go out within the year, and they replaced it minus installation. They said it was a fluke thing. Have had no problems since and that was a year ago. I honestly don't know if it's void if consumer installs it, but my husband doesn't think so. I would email amazon/pentair...they are usually very responsive.
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With the new firmware version, advanced scheduling can be programed using the scenes. I have mine scheduled to water every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. The support team is very responsive and assisted with the programing.
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I had to take a look at the timer to answer. The rating on it is 15 amp, 1800 watt. So as long as you fall below those max ratings on the timer you should be ok. I bought it because it was the only basic timer I could find with this high of a watt and amp rating that would control a 1.5 HP pool pump, all the others had too low of a wattage and amperage rating. I am satisfied with this timer, its basic, affordable and will power larger items. I had a really fancy digital timer I paid 4 times more than this one for and the electronics in it went bad. I like the simplicity of this one without any electronics that can go bad again. I had to take a look at the timer to answer. The rating on it is 15 amp, 1800 watt. So as long as you fall below those max ratings on the timer you should be ok. I bought it because it was the only basic timer I could find with this high of a watt and amp rating that would control a 1.5 HP pool pump, all the others had too low of a wattage and amperage rating. I am satisfied with this timer, its basic, affordable and will power larger items. I had a really fancy digital timer I paid 4 times more than this one for and the electronics in it went bad. I like the simplicity of this one without... » Read More I had to take a look at the timer to answer. The rating on it is 15 amp, 1800 watt. So as long as you fall below those max ratings on the timer you should be ok. I bought it because it was the only basic timer I could find with this high of a watt and amp rating that would control a 1.5 HP pool pump, all the others had too low of a wattage and amperage rating. I am satisfied with this timer, its basic, affordable and will power larger items. I had a really fancy digital timer I paid 4 times more than this one for and the electronics in it went bad. I like the simplicity of this one without any electronics that can go bad again. « Show Less
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The instruction manual states that you can program in 30 minute increments up to 20 hours. Hope this is helpful.Kathy
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Sorry. I purchased it but haven't installed it yet. Pool opens tomorrow. If I get it installed I will let you know but I really won't be able to test it right away. Way too cold and will need some time to clean up the water.
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I have two of these timers installed. One on main pool pump and one on the Polaris pump. About 3 years of trouble free service so far. Easy to install and program. Replaced the old style mechanical timers (Intermatic 24 Hour Mechanical Time Switch). I prefer the digital unit. Time will tell on reliability. Intermatic 24 Hour Mechanical Time Switches I replaced did last 25 years and are a little cheaper. If you are replacing also Intermatic units, carefully label the wires with before unhooking. Helps assure the new install proceeds smoothly and safely.
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Did you ever find a timer that does performs like you asked? I want to program my misting system like this...come on every five minutes for a one minute spray time. Thank you.
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I control mine with a zwave switch. Switching it off and on relativly quickly changes the mode or color. Love this light in my pool.
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My pool float has been outstanding with battery life, however the inside unit needs changed pretty often. I would change the inside unit batteries and then move the two units close together until they sync. This may help.