Re: Pool Valve Control

["Paul" <webster1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

How much did those goldline actuators cost you?
I priced one out (24v) at a place here, the total came to about $250 CDN!
I'd love to find a less expensive solution..

"Mitch" <sumcoolgai@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Very Nice!!!
>
> What is the pool controller you have?
>
> Also, have you done anything to get into your spa/pool heater?
>
> I'd like to use the Elk M1 to switch the heater between spa and pool
> mode (at least) and change the temperature setting if possible.
>
> BTW, I'll almost certainly go with the relays.  I can't seem to get the
> 12V actuators here (La Jolla, Ca).
>
> thanks,
>
> Mitch
>
> BruceR wrote:
> > DOH!  http://community.webshots.com/user/brobin111
> > See the Pool Controller album there and feel free to enjoy all the other
> > pictures.
> >
> > From:Mitch
> > sumcoolgai@xxxxxxxxx
> >
> >
> >>Cool... But, you left off the url for the pics/wiring.
> >>
> >>Mitch
> >>
> >>BruceR wrote:
> >>
> >>>You have a couple of choices. You can replace the actuators with 12
> >>>volt models - Goldline offers them as well as others but they're not
> >>>that common. Or, you could use the 12 volt outputs to drive the
> >>>coils of DPST relays to operate the actuators you have. This would
> >>>be the cheaper method by a long shot since $8 relays from Radio
> >>>Shack should do the job nicely. Goldline, Jandy and Hayward
> >>>actuators are interchangeable. Basically, you want to run the three
> >>>wires from the switch (you may have a cable attached already) to the
> >>>DPST relay. Common goes to the center, open to one pole and close to
> >>>the other pole. When the relay is energized the valve will open and
> >>>it will close when you turn it off (or vice versa depending on how
> >>>you wire it). If you have 2 valves that need to operate att he same
> >>>  time - always - you could use a DPDT switch. I built a pool
> >>>controller to use with my JDS Stargate. A picture of it is here and
> >>>a wiring diagram is available: From:Mitch
> >>>sumcoolgai@xxxxxxxxx
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>>Well, I just spent a fortune on a pool/spa.
> >>>>
> >>>>I was hoping to control the valves with my Elk M1-Gold.
> >>>>
> >>>>I've got Goldline Control valve actuators (GVA-24).  Unfortunately,
> >>>>they are 24VAC and the Elk outputs are 12V.
> >>>>
> >>>>Anybody used their Elk to control their spa/pool?  Any ideas/inputs?
> >>>>
> >>>>Many thanks in advance.
> >>>>
> >>>>Mitch
> >
> >
> >