Getting Started with Swimming POOL AUTOMATION

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Maintaining your pool can be time-consuming. This leads some pool owners to cut corners which ends up costing them. But what if you could automate your pool system to be more efficient and required less effort?

This video is sponsored by Zodiac Pools.

⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to Swimming Pool Automation
00:39 - Why Pool Automation Is Important
01:22 - How To Automate Your Pool Pump
01:53 - iAqualink Review from Zodiac
02:18 - Using A Robotic Pool Cleaner

[MrEyeget]

It's 2022 and many pool companies still don't offer remote control (automated) systems with WiFi! Automated control panels, pumps and valves are overly expensive! The first problem is pool owners (buyers) know little to nothing about pools before they choosing a company. Second, pool companies want to make the most money they can so, they use cheap (but overpriced) equipment telling their customers theirs is the "best". This is why I joined Swim University, so I get the best pool with the right equipment at the best price!

[annecohen]

That’s exactly what I was looking for! Computing the system to automatically fill and manage your pool without one being presented.

[BenSullinsOfficial]

I see how I can automate turning the heater on, but the thing I haven't found yet is a pool thermostat. I'm picturing Nest for my pool so we can set it to be the temp we want by a given time. Have you seen that anywhere?

[pg]

Three years ago I used a solar panel with a small pump to create a fountain. This attracted dragonflies which ate mosquitoes. Mosquito problem was no more. I had algae problem so I added a copper ionizer to a unit I built which is also a chlorination device and the algae was gone my chlorine levels were way down and maintenance was less than when I started all this using a mobile solar panel. I started a new job and I have no time for the pool. Sucks maybe soon I can get back to automating and will have a fully functioning product I can share.

[NoMaDwG]

Thanks for the information! Im installing a new basic pool. 14k gallon, salt, gas heated, cart filter and two lights, no water feature. I want automation so can i save the $ on intellicenter and just get this pump with i/o board to control everything or do i still need intellicenter?

[primoroy]

Since I am a handicapped old person this can help a lot.

[NFTrixx]

Feel like this topic could use an update. 3 years is a lifetime for tech and there has to be more than the 1 solution mentioned.

[thumb]

The Polaris lift system only lifts the cleaner to the water edge not out of the pool. You still have to be there to lift it out.

[AmnesiaPhotography]

I have the Polaris sport IQ pool cleaner. totally agree with other statements - it does not come "out" of the pool, it moves to the waterline so you can grab it. Also, I don't leave the robot IN the pool for chlorine to attack it, what's the point of sweeping up all the crud that gets in there if you're going to leave it IN the pool. Throw it in the pool, set it to clean, come back 3 hours later, grab it put it out of the sun (I have a deck box) after cleaning it out. That being said this upgrade from the Polaris pressure-side cleaner was night and day different. PLUS you don't have to run the pump to power it, which. for me with a dumb single speed pump would mean 3kw of power just to clean the pool. The next upgrade is certainly an automated pool pump, then valves. I can't wait to remove the mechanical timer.

[Sliver_Slay]

How do I figure out what app works with my pool pump ?

[cossiewill]

Are there any systems that interstate with Google assistant/Alexa?

[gtonev]

I like the ideas, but the biggest problem whit automated system is that it is not protected and allowed people whit little bit of IT skills to manipulate the system and take advantage. Those devices are like open door for your network.

[savdsoul]

This just talked about what’s available not how to do it