Working on building a pool looking at a Pentair system

[OconeeDawg]

Looking at a pentair variable speed pump and SWG. With a sand filter, what controller should I use?

[PoolDoc]

Not really my area, but I'm pretty sure that the controllers are not specific to filter types.

[mas985]

I would stick with a Pentair controller as that will give you the most flexibility in controlling the pump plus if you have three major Pentair items (pump, controller & filter), you can get an extended warranty. Check out the features and price points of the Intellitouch and Easytouch to see which would work better for you. Both have a version with an SWG add on and both are fairly feature rich but the Intellitouch has a lot more features at a higher price point.

http://www.pentairpool.com/pool-owner/products/automation-easytouch-control-systems-49.htm
http://www.pentairpool.com/pool-owner/products/automation-intellitouch-systems-79.htm