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Automation and Chlorination - Have a question? For a
fast answer please review the lists of frequently asked questions
compiled below.For a fast answer please review the lists of
frequently asked questions compiled below. If you don't find your
question listed, you may call our technical service department at
888-921-7665, Monday through Friday, 8AM to 8PM Eastern time.
The Aqua Logic is a large, multifunction, high voltage
control system. For safety reasons, it is very important that the
Aqua Logic be installed per NEC and local electrical codes. In
addition, the Aqua Logic must be configured (programmed) to control
the particular equipment on your pool. Goldline highly recommends
that the Aqua Logic be installed by a licensed professional to
install such as DownTown Pools.
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A Gold</> line Authorized Pool Builder or Dealer will be able
to help you determine which model is best suited to control the
equipment on your pool. The AQL-P-4 is the lowest cost entry level
system has 4 high voltage relays (to control high voltage equipment
such as pumps or lights), 3 valve actuators, and 1 heater. Wired
in-house remotes and a wireless spaside remote are available for use
with the "P-4" unit. Wireless wall-mount remotes and wireless
table-top remotes are only available for the "PS-x" series. The
"P-4" system can be used on a pool only system or on a pool/spa
combination that share a single filter pump and filter.
The AQL-PS-4, AQL-PS -8, and AQL-PS-16 systems are usually used on
pool/spa combination systems. They can be programmed to operate
systems that share a single pump and filter or they can operate
complete dual equipment. The last number in the model is the
number of high voltage relays. All "PS-x" systems can control up to
2 conventional heaters (gas or heatpump) plus solar. The "PS-4" and
"PS-8" systems also control up to 4 valve actuators (2 for pool/spa
suction and return plus 2 additional for general purpose use). The
"PS-16" controls up to 8 valve actuators. Goldline's complete line
of wired and wireless remote display/keypads and the wireless
spaside remote are available for all "PS-x" systems.
All Aqua Logic models are designed for easy upgrade to electronic
(salt) chlorination.
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All Aqua Logic models can be configured to control 2-speed
filter pumps. Unlike other pool automation controls, no special
relays are required. However, the 2-speed filter pump will require
the use of 2 of the Aqua Logic's high voltage relays. The
installation manual contain complete instructions for configuring
2-speed pump operation and it is very important the instructions be
followed in order to prevent damage to either the pump or control.
Separate high speed and low speed time periods can be programmed and
also the you can manually control the pump with a single button:
Push once to turn the pump on in high speed mode, push again to
switch to low speed (the pump must run a minimum of 3 minutes at
high speed in order to properly prime), and finally push the button
again to turn the filter pump off.
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The Aqua Logic can turn various outputs on when freezing
temperatures are detected. This function is fully programmable
including which outputs will turn on and also the temperature
threshold. This freeze protection is normally adequate for area
that experience infrequent freezing conditions with temperatures
that don't dip to far below 32ºF (0ºC). For all other systems, the
pools should be shut down per normal procedures for the winter.
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This can easily be accomplished by enabling the "interlock"
feature while configuring the control logic for the cleaner pump
relay. "Interlock" will automatically turn the relay off when the
filter pump is off; during the first 3 minutes of filter pump
operation (while the filter pump is priming); during spa-only or spa
spillover operation; and also for 3 mintues when the solar heating
turns on (to prevent the air that is being purged from the solar
panels to cause the cleaner pump to lose its prime). Once this
function in programmed as part of the system configuration, you'll
never have to worry again!
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Yes, all models are compatible with optional wired remote
display/keypads designed to be mounted on a wall inside the house.
Up to 3 of these remotes can be wired up to 500" away from the pool
equipment pad. In addition, the "PS-x" models also have optional
wireless wall-mount and wireless table-top display/keypads. The
table-top unit has rechargable batteries that make it fully
portable--it can be temporarily taken outside near the pool but it
is not waterproof and must be protected from splashing and rain.
All Aqua Logic display/keypads allow you to see the complete status
of your pool/spa, program automatic features, or manually override
any program with the simple press of a button.
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Yes, all models are compatible with optional wireless spaside
remotes (AQL-SS-RF). These are remotes are designed to be left in
the spa--they're waterproof and they float! You can manually
control the filter pump, valves, lights and 2 auxiliary function
from this remote.
In addition, the "PS-x" models also have optional wireless table
top display/keypad with recharagable batteries that make it fully
portable--it can betemporarily taken outside near the pool but it is
not waterproof and must be protected from splashing and rain. The
Aqua Logic table-top display/keypad allows you to see the complete
status of your pool/spa, program automatic features, or manually
override any program with the simple press of a button.
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Yes, all Aqua Logic models have the built-in electronics
necessary --simply purchase the optional AQL-CL kit consisting of
the Turbo Cell and flow switch and your Aqua Logic system will
supply all of the chlorine needs for your pool (up to 40,000
gallons).
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Yes, if your pool is larger than the rated 40,000 gallon
capacity, additional Aqua Rite
Electronic Chlorine Generators can be wired to the filter pump
relay. Each Aqua Rite chlorinator will sanitize an additional
40,000 gallons.
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No and no. The high voltage outputs for controlling pool
automation are in addition to the heater and chlorinator functions.
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The AQL-P-4 model can control a single conventional heater
(gas or heatpump). The AQL-PS-x models can all control up to 2
conventional heaters. All Aqua Logic systems can also programmed to
control a solar pool heating system in addition to the conventional
heaters.
The Aqua Logic can be programmed for separate pool and spa
temperatures for each heater. Also each heater can be programmed
"OFF". A typical use for these feature might be a pool/spa
combination system where the gas heater is used to rapidly heat the
spa (the gas heater is programmed "OFF" for pool operation) while
the heatpump is used to economically heat the pool (the heatpump is
programmed "OFF" for spa operation). The Aqua Logic is designed
with flexibility to allow you to control your pool/spa almost any
way you can imagine.
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The programable "heater cooldown" function will keep the filter
pump running for a short period after the heater(s) turn on to allow
the heater core to cool down to air temperature.
For pools that are being heated by heatpumps, the Aqua Logic can be
programmed with the "heater extend" feature that will keep the
filter pump running past its normal turn-off time if the pool is not
up the desired temperature. This will keep the heatpump working as
long as is required in order to heat the pool.
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Yes, the Aqua Logic can control solar heating systems that
utilize either a valve (you will need to purchase a valve actuator)
or a booster pump. Individual temperature settings can be programmed
for the pool and spa. In addition, the Aqua Logic can be configured
with advanced solar control features such as "solar extend" that
will keep the filter pump running at the end of the normal
filtration time if solar heat is still available; and "solar
priority" that will automatically disable the conventional heater(s)
when solar is available in order to ensure that solar handles the
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