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No smart outdoor switches out there worth a damn? :casty:
Posted on 8/11/15 at 2:13 pm
Posted on 8/11/15 at 2:13 pm
I'm looking to put a timer on my 'dumb' pool pump so i dont have to always remember to turn it on/off and its a damn big drain on my electricty.
i got nothing. anyone know of something I'm missing?
i think i'm going with the $85 Honeywell AUBE. Not a fan of the intermatics..which seems the only competition.
i got nothing. anyone know of something I'm missing?
i think i'm going with the $85 Honeywell AUBE. Not a fan of the intermatics..which seems the only competition.
This post was edited on 8/11/15 at 2:15 pm
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Posted on 8/11/15 at 3:04 pm to CAD703X
Is it hardwired or plugged in?
Posted on 8/11/15 at 3:12 pm to TU Rob
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Is it hardwired or plugged in?
the pump is hardwired to a circuit breaker at the moment connected to the wall behind the pool.
i cringe whenever i flip the breaker on/off which happens frequently when you're backwashing the pool, adding chlorine tabs or cleaning the pump basket.
if i'm going to add an actual on/off switch, i'd prefer it be smart but i don't see that as an option.
This post was edited on 8/11/15 at 3:13 pm
Posted on 8/11/15 at 4:14 pm to mchias1
no..thats getting beyond my budget and knowledge.
the honeywell is $85 and the point is to shut the pump off except for maybe 4-5 hours/day so i wont have that $50 monthly 'bump' on my bill in the summer.
if i'm saving $30+/mo it wont take but a season or 2 for this to pay for itself. (since its already mid august i'll probably close the pool up in a month)
eta i might suck it up for another month then look again in the spring to see if any newer/better products are on the market.
the honeywell is $85 and the point is to shut the pump off except for maybe 4-5 hours/day so i wont have that $50 monthly 'bump' on my bill in the summer.
if i'm saving $30+/mo it wont take but a season or 2 for this to pay for itself. (since its already mid august i'll probably close the pool up in a month)
eta i might suck it up for another month then look again in the spring to see if any newer/better products are on the market.
This post was edited on 8/11/15 at 4:15 pm
Posted on 8/12/15 at 7:06 am to mchias1
What size load is the pump motor?
This post was edited on 8/12/15 at 7:07 am
Posted on 8/12/15 at 9:53 am to CAD703X
I am not super knowledgeable about my pool equipment, but you don't have one of these attached to the breaker box?
ETA - sorry didn't see you weren't a fan of intermatics. Why do you not like them?
ETA - sorry didn't see you weren't a fan of intermatics. Why do you not like them?
This post was edited on 8/12/15 at 11:26 am
Posted on 8/12/15 at 11:11 am to mchias1
I just installed a custom pool pump controls system to replace my broken Intermatic timer. It turns the pool pump on and off based on the day's direct sunlight hours and counts the motor's run time. I can control it remotely from anywhere using a smartphone, iPad, computer, etc. I used a RaspberryPi instead of an Arduino.
Posted on 8/12/15 at 1:01 pm to Dam Guide
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What size load is the pump motor?
3/4 hp
Posted on 8/12/15 at 1:03 pm to NOFOX
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I am not super knowledgeable about my pool equipment, but you don't have one of these attached to the breaker box?
no i dont. thats one of the (only) options i see.
i like the honeywell b/c its got great reviews and its digital and gives me more flexibliity to run the pump for short periods of times several times a day (helps with skimmer/debris collection) rather than run it for 6 hours in one block.
Posted on 8/12/15 at 1:03 pm to LSUdoubleE
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I just installed a custom pool pump controls system to replace my broken Intermatic timer
what did you buy and how much was it?
Posted on 8/12/15 at 2:29 pm to CAD703X
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i like the honeywell b/c its got great reviews and its digital and gives me more flexibliity to run the pump for short periods of times several times a day (helps with skimmer/debris collection) rather than run it for 6 hours in one block.
Thanks. Good to know for the future. Could you add more metal trippers to the intermatic timer to get the multiple shorter periods? I understand it is a less elegant solution.
Posted on 8/12/15 at 6:40 pm to CAD703X
It was a system I designed myself because I wanted something better than what was out there. Overall, all the materials cost me about $225, which included some re-wiring to the pump.
Posted on 8/12/15 at 8:52 pm to CAD703X
You can set multiple on off cycles with the intermatics. It was my pool has, and it has never been a big issue
Posted on 8/25/15 at 1:51 pm to CAD703X
yo CAD, what indoor smart switches are you using? o have a 3 switch panel(a light and fan are on 2 switched and flood lights are on the other). So i would need 2 dimmers and one regular switch.
do you know anything like this?
do you know anything like this?
Posted on 8/25/15 at 1:54 pm to CarRamrod
Yes I have a thread on smart switches. What do you have in mind? What is your brain? Wink?
Posted on 8/25/15 at 2:45 pm to CAD703X
ok let me look for the thread. Well my Wink is having a tough time. I sent it off and got it back.... It connects to my network but i have yet to be able to get the light bulbs or my door lock to connect.
i would like to go ahead and get the smart switchs where i can dim them by hand first while i trouble shoot the wink.
i would like to go ahead and get the smart switchs where i can dim them by hand first while i trouble shoot the wink.
Posted on 8/25/15 at 3:09 pm to CarRamrod
Leviton is $49 at home depot and seems to do the trick both manually and with wink.. Both on/off plus dimming.
I confirmed it takes a non led down to zero and an led bulb just gets dim.
What form factor? This is the rectangle switch and it (and most smart switches) will need the common aka white wire to work properly since it needs to be energized all the time for the wifi/zwave to work.
Eta have you tried resetting the wink and the light bulbs and lock?
I had to reset my bulbs to get them to pair after I moved.
I confirmed it takes a non led down to zero and an led bulb just gets dim.
What form factor? This is the rectangle switch and it (and most smart switches) will need the common aka white wire to work properly since it needs to be energized all the time for the wifi/zwave to work.
Eta have you tried resetting the wink and the light bulbs and lock?
I had to reset my bulbs to get them to pair after I moved.
This post was edited on 8/25/15 at 3:11 pm
Posted on 8/25/15 at 3:14 pm to CAD703X
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