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    Quote Originally Posted by SunnyOptimism View Post
    In attached photo I'm standing at my side door (kitchen) and I'm ~ 40ft or so to the wireless antenna (green circle/blue arrow). The equipment pad is around the corner (red arrow) behind the casita.

    I think my PB said it can do 100ft easy but from inside the house it can get dodgy if you have walls with lots of pipes and wiring.
    I don't think we'll need the booster. The wireless controller will only be used when we're outside using the spa, and we'll be well within 100ft. But, good to know the antenna exists. It's not even listed on their brochure.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Toybuilder View Post
    I don't think we'll need the booster. The wireless controller will only be used when we're outside using the spa, and we'll be well within 100ft. But, good to know the antenna exists. It's not even listed on their brochure.
    Yeah, like the IntelliWand and half a dozen other things that Pentair never tells you about. My PB is a Pentair reseller for this area and he knew all the inside scoop on the various Pentair gizmos. It's not hidden per se, it's just Pentair, like any major manufacturer, wants to steer the consumer as much as possible through their distribution channel. So for the casual buyer, you really have to dig to get the full picture.
    16k gal IG gunite PebbleTec (Caribbean Blue), 18' x 36' free form with raised spa/spillway and separate rock waterfall. All Pentair Equipment pad - 3HP IntelliFlo VS / 1.5HP WhisperFlo, MasterTemp 400k BTU/hr heater, QuadDE-100 filter, IC40 SWCG, IntelliTouch/EasyTouch Controls

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    Quote Originally Posted by SunnyOptimism View Post
    Yeah, like the IntelliWand and half a dozen other things that Pentair never tells you about. My PB is a Pentair reseller for this area and he knew all the inside scoop on the various Pentair gizmos. It's not hidden per se, it's just Pentair, like any major manufacturer, wants to steer the consumer as much as possible through their distribution channel. So for the casual buyer, you really have to dig to get the full picture.
    Thanks for all your info on the EasyTouch. I feel a bit more at ease with it since it seems similar to the RS. May hit you up again once I get to programming.

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    Well, I'm checking out until after dinner. You guys are killing me with all this talk about pizzas and hotdogs. Thank goodness dinner will be early tonight.

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    Default Re: Salt Water Chlorine Generator for New Pool Build

    Yeah, I was thinking about it too, watching the NYG/Dallas game. Then came a commercial for Papa John's pizza and I completely lost my appetite for pizza....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Toybuilder View Post
    Thanks for all your info on the EasyTouch. I feel a bit more at ease with it since it seems similar to the RS. May hit you up again once I get to programming.
    Anytime. If the Pool Forum god (aka, @PoolDoc) decides to enable private messaging, then we could take a lot of the incidental questions off the thread. Until then, you'll just have to post. I think my profile allows for vCard access but I'm not sure....
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    Ok, feel much better now. My belly is full. But those pizzas still sound good.

    To update you, I emailed Poolsean privately and discussed the benefits of the AutoPilot vs the AquaRite. Wow, there's a lot to sort through. Obviously it leaned heavily on the AutoPilot. I'm going to review with the builder to help us decide which would be the best for our situation. However, my big concern is still the price.

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    Good. I guess both Carl and I contacted Sean off-forum. He will tell you the truth so you can decide. Hey, SO, it's slow season. We won't get lost in a side-tracked thread here! Enjoying Dungeness Crab ravioli and some red as I write!
    26K gal 20x40 rectangular IG vinyl pool; Apr 2014: New pump, liner, auto-cover, & water; Pentair Whisperflo 1HP pump; Pentair Trition sand filter; Cover/Star CS-500 auto cover; Taylor K-2006C; OTO

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    Quote Originally Posted by FormerBromineUser View Post
    Good. I guess both Carl and I contacted Sean off-forum. He will tell you the truth so you can decide. Hey, SO, it's slow season. We won't get lost in a side-tracked thread here! Enjoying Dungeness Crab ravioli and some red as I write!
    Hahaha..."slow season" "pool closing" you guys are losing me with all this Greek you're speaking. While you were eating your ravioli, I just enjoyed an awesome bowl of homemade chili (made with Hatch chilis) and great bottle of local brew beer....then I took a quick dip in my pool to cool off from the chili heat

    See you all on the threads...
    16k gal IG gunite PebbleTec (Caribbean Blue), 18' x 36' free form with raised spa/spillway and separate rock waterfall. All Pentair Equipment pad - 3HP IntelliFlo VS / 1.5HP WhisperFlo, MasterTemp 400k BTU/hr heater, QuadDE-100 filter, IC40 SWCG, IntelliTouch/EasyTouch Controls

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