Re: Pool Valve Control

["BruceR" <brNOSPAM@xxxxxxxxxx>]

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