I am amazed that pool equipment, and pool automation systems are so expensive. All the valves open and close with simple DC voltage, Lights are now LED and can be controlled very easily, variable pump likely have controller communications link either serial or IP interface. Automations for the home are extremally cheap now days, why hasn't the pool automation systems come down in price?
I agree. It's ridiculous and a total rip off. A remote controlled drone has more complexity and these days cost a fraction of pool automation. Its certainly not rocket science.
@@atanasiomartinez as a pool service owner, I wouldn't have automation on my personal pool (I won't own a pool after spending years servicing them.). I do however make bank installing these systems so lazy people can turn their hot tubs on from their phone while out eating dinner. I typically install systems ranging from 3k-5k. Most people aren't handy enough to boil water. It is a joke that average people would attempt this install.
In short because it is a function of supply and demand. Only people with deeper pockets have pools. Industry kinda knows this... Demand is high, equipment is limited as there are only a few companies making the raw goods. The skilled worker it takes to spend 8 hours installing isn't cheap, and there aren't many people who know how to take this project on. Supply, demand.
I am amazed that pool equipment, and pool automation systems are so expensive. All the valves open and close with simple DC voltage, Lights are now LED and can be controlled very easily, variable pump likely have controller communications link either serial or IP interface. Automations for the home are extremally cheap now days, why hasn't the pool automation systems come down in price?
I agree. It's ridiculous and a total rip off. A remote controlled drone has more complexity and these days cost a fraction of pool automation. Its certainly not rocket science.
@@atanasiomartinez as a pool service owner, I wouldn't have automation on my personal pool (I won't own a pool after spending years servicing them.). I do however make bank installing these systems so lazy people can turn their hot tubs on from their phone while out eating dinner. I typically install systems ranging from 3k-5k. Most people aren't handy enough to boil water. It is a joke that average people would attempt this install.
In short because it is a function of supply and demand. Only people with deeper pockets have pools. Industry kinda knows this... Demand is high, equipment is limited as there are only a few companies making the raw goods. The skilled worker it takes to spend 8 hours installing isn't cheap, and there aren't many people who know how to take this project on. Supply, demand.
I was amazed by the attendant, ai talked to the same salesperson at the western pool and spa show
Is the attendant compatible with Pentair and other manufactured pumps?
It works with all manufacturers products.
This seems a home pool controller, doesnt seem any commercial pools will be using this.
It is fine for either. But I do see it as more of a residential product.
No HomeKit
To my knowledge they do. It have a home automation kit
This company gone kaput?
Not to my knowledge. I just spoke with them the other day. I have heard they have been overwhelmed and slow getting back to some people