| Once you have decided to construct a new | | | | manufactures have good helpful systems, allowing |
| swimming pool and spa, ask yourself these | | | | for complete automation of your pool and spa. |
| questions before you complete the design of your | | | | Many of these systems also allow for the addition |
| new backyard oasis. | | | | of a salt generator system directly incorporated |
| -How are you going to control the functions of | | | | into their products. Keep in mind that if a salt |
| your new system? | | | | generator system is to be apart of your pool, |
| -How do you plan to operate the on and off | | | | make sure the system is compatible with your |
| features of your new spa, jet pump, blower and | | | | automatic controller. Many controllers now |
| light? | | | | communicate with the salt systems to allow for |
| -Do you want to be able to automatically set the | | | | better and more efficient operation. |
| temperature levels for your pool and spa? | | | | Once you have decided that automation is the |
| -Do you want to manually control these functions | | | | option you are going to choose, you will need to |
| or automate? | | | | decide how automatic you want the system to |
| Now is the time to decide. Keep in mind that if | | | | be. Wireless spa side controls which are |
| you do not use a type of automatic system, | | | | waterproof are available, in house wall control |
| valves will need to be manually changed and | | | | panels with digital readouts, options which allow for |
| heater thermostats adjusted to a spa setting | | | | computer interfacing and systems which will allow |
| when you want to change from pool to spa | | | | for telephone communication. The amount of |
| mode. Automatic controllers can be an expensive | | | | automation is up to you; make sure you discuss |
| option, but it is an option that should be | | | | all the automatic control options with your pool |
| considered. | | | | construction company, helping you decide the best |
| The automatic systems on the market today | | | | options for your situation. |
| include Hayward Goldline, Jandy and Pentair | | | | Once your swimming pool and spa are completed |
| systems. These three manufacturers are the | | | | and you decide to relax in your spa, the |
| most popular companies for this type of | | | | automatic control of your system will be one |
| equipment. They all produce systems that have | | | | option you will be glad you're decided on and |
| been proven over the years to provide reliable | | | | included in your new backyard oasis. |
| service and warranty service. All three of these | | | | |