Understand Pool Automation Systems
Either during initial installation or added later, an outdoor control hub can be connected to a pool's system to control lights, pumps, and heaters.
Regular maintenance is essential to maintaining a healthy outdoor pool environment. Monitoring the water's temperature and cleanliness, as well as the physical condition of the pool itself, are important tasks for a homeowner. But those tasks can be extremely time-consuming as well. This is where an automated pool system can be a major benefit.
An automated pool system saves time and energy and can be easy to understand and operate. Let's discuss how automation makes pool maintenance easier.
How does an automated pool system work?
Either during initial installation or added later, an outdoor control hub can be connected to a pool's system to control lights, pumps, and heaters. These elements are wired to a control hub and operated via a touchscreen control pad. Any additional items, such as decorative waterfalls, can also connect to the control panel.
The control center communicates with any smart device, given an adequate internet connection. In case of a lost internet connection, the automation system ensures pool activities and controls aren't interrupted. The touchpad can continue to monitor pool operations.
Benefits of a pool automation system
An inground swimming pool requires frequent monitoring. But vacation time or busy seasons may make constant pool monitoring difficult and time-consuming. An automated system avoids a physical check on pool conditions as it can handle many essential maintenance tasks.
For instance, forgetting to turn on or off a pool or spa pump can cause problems. But an automated system can eliminate some of the worry by running the pump on a schedule and turning it on and off as needed. Thus, there is no need to worry while on vacation or away from home for the day.
In addition, a simple touch of an app on a connected smart device can operate the pool system from anywhere. So if you're putting in overtime at work, you can signal the spa to heat the pool, making it perfect for a dip when you return home. Or if family or friends unexpectedly visit and they want to join in on the pool fun, one can check the pool conditions without having to go outside. Relaxation in the pool or spa is quick and stress-free when the system is automated.
Automation can coordinate many pool features, including:
Pool pumps
Pool lighting
Pool heating
Decorative water features like fountains
Automated vacuums
Spa jets
Sanitizing
Spa heater
Learn more about installing a pool automation system
Adding automation to a pool system is easy during the construction phase. For an existing pool, recent technological advances make it possible to add automation fairly easily. But it will most likely require the services of a professional electrician. An expert in pool automation systems can provide technological upgrades at any point in the pool's life and give owners a more stress-free experience.
If you have a pool need, whether it’s service, renovation, repair, lighting, or something else, call Magic Matt’s Pools at 623-745-9953 today!
