Smarter Pool Automation: What Builders Need to Consider Before Installation
Not every pool needs the same level of automation.
For some customers, controlling filtration, heating and lighting from their phone may be enough. Others may want a more integrated setup that brings together sanitisation, pool and spa functions, water features and other equipment.
Understanding what the customer wants from the system early in the project helps determine the level of automation required.
It also avoids adding unnecessary complexity or specifying features that are unlikely to be used.
Make sure the equipment works together
Automation shouldn't be considered separately from the rest of the equipment package.
The pump, heating, sanitisation, lighting and other connected equipment all need to work with the chosen control system. This is particularly important when integrating automation into an existing pool where some equipment may be retained.
Jeliha selects automation products that can integrate with both new and existing pool equipment, giving builders greater flexibility when putting a system together.
Considering compatibility from the beginning can make installation and commissioning much more straightforward.
Keep it simple for the homeowner
Even if automation isn't the main focus of a project, it's worth discussing during the equipment selection stage.
Planning for it early gives builders more flexibility when selecting compatible pumps, heating, sanitisation and other equipment. It can also make future upgrades easier if the homeowner decides they want additional functionality later.
As more pool equipment becomes connected, thinking ahead can prevent unnecessary limitations down the track.
Think about automation early
Pool equipment is becoming increasingly connected.
Modern automation systems can bring together filtration, heating, sanitisation, lighting and other functions, giving homeowners easier control over their pool.
That makes compatibility more important than ever.
Even if a customer doesn't want full automation from day one, allowing for future upgrades can be worthwhile when choosing equipment for a new build.
Technical support makes a difference
Getting the right automation equipment is one part of the job. Setting it up correctly is another.
When several pieces of equipment are being brought together, configuration and troubleshooting can sometimes require additional product knowledge.
This is an area where Jeliha can provide practical support. Daniel Maher, director and owner, has strong technical knowledge of the automation products Jeliha supplies and can assist with troubleshooting and, where appropriate, remote setup. For builders and technicians, having that support available can save time on site and help get the system operating as intended. The goal is a pool that's easier to manage
Good automation isn't about adding technology for the sake of it.
It's about bringing the right equipment together in a way that makes the pool simpler to operate, while giving the homeowner the level of control they actually want.
For builders, that starts with selecting compatible equipment and thinking about automation as part of the overall pool system rather than something added at the end.
Planning automation for an upcoming project? Speak with Jeliha Pool Solutions about selecting a system that works with the equipment, the installation and the needs of your customer.
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