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Winter Maintenance Plan for warmer areas
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Hey there. So I understand the whole concept of "pool opening" and "Pool closing. And in the western states and California, perhaps the winter closing is much simpler. For example, in California, I…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Pentair Product Technician-Ben Feb 23.

IntelliFlo Variable Speed 011018 - programming
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I just had a new 011018 installed. Now i need to program it for optimal use, energy-savings, etc, based on my specific pool setup. Any ideas where I can get info on how to program my pump optimally?…Continue

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Started this discussion. Last reply by Randy Dodd Aug 23, 2011.

 

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Winter Maintenance Plan for warmer areas

Hey there. So I understand the whole concept of "pool opening" and "Pool closing. And in the western states and California, perhaps the winter closing is much simpler. For example, in California, I get no snow and rarely any freezing temperatures. So I do not need to be so concerned about covers, draining, winterizing pipes, etc. But what is my winter maintenance plan? In other words, what types of things do I need to do, and what frequency, when my water is unused, and sits at about 50 degrees…See More
Feb 22
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Randy Dodd replied to Rick Chafey buildredrock.com's discussion 'Suggestions for Pentair Product Improvements or Developments'
"Redesign the keypad and software interface, for the IntelliFlo VS/VF pumps, to more closely match existing devices we already use, such as TV remotes, smartphones, and computers. The buttons, their functions, the placement of buttons, and the…"
Feb 22
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Randy Dodd replied to Pentair Product Technician's discussion 'Cleaner Good With IntelliFlo VS'
"what is the best combination of main pump and pool cleaner pump? i have heard best to go with a pumpless pool cleaner, but i guess that requires a large high-volume main pump. so if you install a IntelliFlo VF and run it at low volume (most…"
Oct 27, 2011
Randy Dodd replied to Randy Dodd's discussion 'IntelliFlo Variable Speed 011018 - programming'
"So in the end, I upgraded to a Variable Flow pump. Even though it is an extra $300, it seems worth it for all the ease of programming it provides. Alternatively, add a $150 flow meter.   Once I had the flow issues down, I set my pump to run 24…"
Aug 23, 2011
Randy Dodd replied to Pentair Water Pool and Spa's discussion 'Share your favorite poolside memory for a chance to win a $50 gas card!'
"When we couldn't go to the river to go rafting, we would simply "launch" the raft into the pool, and simulate our trip "downstream" from the deep end to the shallow end. Sorry, tried to upload a photo, but it did hung."
Aug 17, 2011
James W. Henry CBPools.net replied to Randy Dodd's discussion 'IntelliFlo Variable Speed 011018 - programming'
"Randy, give me a call I am in the San Diego area and I can help you out with the best way to comply with the new title 20/24 law in Ca. You May be missing out on a rebate in your area from your power co. I will be happy to explain how the pump will…"
Jun 22, 2011
Randy Dodd replied to Randy Dodd's discussion 'IntelliFlo Variable Speed 011018 - programming'
"James, thanks for the suggestions. I will try these. The pump is not connected to automation. The pool is 20 yrs old. All original; all manual control. Now has a new pump; new filter; soon to have new valves;. Next is to save up a bit more, and get…"
Jun 22, 2011
James W. Henry CBPools.net replied to Randy Dodd's discussion 'IntelliFlo Variable Speed 011018 - programming'
"Hey Randy, You did not state if your pump is hooked to automation--easytouch etc? Depending on what you have going on control wise. It can be pretty easy to set speeds or tough if you are using a different mfg control system. Lets say you have…"
Jun 22, 2011
Randy Dodd replied to Randy Dodd's discussion 'IntelliFlo Variable Speed 011018 - programming'
"i found out that calculating TDH was going to require possibly an engineer and a lot of time, and still its a guess as we do not know what pipes are in the ground (buried under concrete). And installing a flow meter was sort of pricey.…"
Jun 13, 2011
Holly Hoegh replied to Randy Dodd's discussion 'IntelliFlo Variable Speed 011018 - programming'
"We have an intelliflo VS pump and just this week the watts ramped way up to 750, usually they are around 150. We tried setting the pressure, but still having the same issue. Any thoughts?"
Jun 2, 2011
Randy Dodd replied to Randy Dodd's discussion 'IntelliFlo Variable Speed 011018 - programming'
"Thanks. i will work on some calcs and procedures. It would be nice to have a general set of basic guidelines to follow even though each pool is different. Flow meter might be a tough one.   Speaking of programming. Buttons and functions less…"
Jun 2, 2011
Randy Dodd commented on Pentair Product Technician's blog post 'Customer Service: Other'
"IntelliFlo Variable Speed 011018 - if the pump loses power for 8 hours, i see that the clock/time is maintained for up to 96 hours; but is all the programming maintained also, for the 96 hours?  "
Jun 1, 2011
Randy Dodd posted a discussion

IntelliFlo Variable Speed 011018 - programming

I just had a new 011018 installed. Now i need to program it for optimal use, energy-savings, etc, based on my specific pool setup. Any ideas where I can get info on how to program my pump optimally? Such as, RPM, Schedule, and settings for Spa, vs. pool, and settings for filtering, pool cleaner cycle, etc. There is a lot of great features on this pump. And it is very much controllable and programmable; but very little info on how to design a program to fit your specific needs.   See More
Jun 1, 2011
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