Pentair EasyTouch Panel Overview (Basic + Advanced Features) Outside

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  • @wjlarsen
    @wjlarsen ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for making this video. Of course it wont’ go viral but the helpfulness will be remembered by many! 🙂

    • @fixitwithjake
      @fixitwithjake  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey 👋 thanks. I appreciate that.

  • @robertgardner1498
    @robertgardner1498 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just got one of these. Your walk through was fantastic!Thank you

  • @denisgiroux871
    @denisgiroux871 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video.

  • @CemBasu
    @CemBasu ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Jake, great video. I couldn't find your video for DIY connecting ScreenLogic wifi module, are you going to post that too?

    • @fixitwithjake
      @fixitwithjake  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes. It is not done but I will try to send you what I have if you email me. I don't think there are any other videos out there that show it. At least not when I was trying to figure it all out lol

  • @jimholman7479
    @jimholman7479 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi and thanks for the excellent video.

  • @claytor84
    @claytor84 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks so much for this! Wife and I just got a new home and I had no idea what the hell I was doing 😂

    • @fixitwithjake
      @fixitwithjake  22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Give it a few months and you’ll be an expert!!

  • @tommyboy0520
    @tommyboy0520 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Would have liked to see more on the app and connectivity

  • @majordon666
    @majordon666 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful vid, thanks.

  • @Kathleenis
    @Kathleenis ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Jake. This was a very informative video. Maybe you can answer a question I have regarding the Self Test. I ran the test and received an error Code 4. Everything I have found regarding this says, water behind the buttons? My panel is inside the garage and never exposed to water splashes or our hands wet when pushing any buttons. Is there another reason that could cause the Code 4 error? Trying to resolve without a service call from Pentair. Thank you.

    • @fixitwithjake
      @fixitwithjake  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The connection between the pump and Easytouch is faulty. Check the RS485 cable and connections.

    • @Kathleenis
      @Kathleenis ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@fixitwithjake thanks so much. I got it fixed. 😊

    • @fixitwithjake
      @fixitwithjake  ปีที่แล้ว

      Great to hear! And good job!! 👏

  • @tommytoledo7748
    @tommytoledo7748 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video, how do I heat the pool outside of the normal pump schedule?

    • @fixitwithjake
      @fixitwithjake  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Here you go! th-cam.com/video/D0o9xr9k3rw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=WrXBFq_GByaFhiEo

  • @davidnowakowski4020
    @davidnowakowski4020 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice Video,
    I noticed you have “yard lights” are you able to control them through app?
    Do you have a video on connecting to the board?

    • @fixitwithjake
      @fixitwithjake  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ya I do. I’ll try to film that today. But honestly it’s 100x better to just leave your landscape lights plugged in. And open the light transformer box and install a $20 wifi switch. Then program it on a schedule to come on 5 mins prior to sunset. That way it will track the time changes throughout the seasons and always come on at the right time before and after daylight savings time. I’ll try to film a TH-cam short on that. If you have a big mental box like me this switch should fit inside and stay dry. If u need a waterproof one they make those too. amzn.to/3MAlr95

    • @fixitwithjake
      @fixitwithjake  ปีที่แล้ว

      Waterproof one. Oh and check with your phone that you have Wi-Fi signal next to your landscape light box. Bc it will need that. amzn.to/46bppMm

    • @davidnowakowski4020
      @davidnowakowski4020 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have the same Pentair metal box/ system as you

    • @fixitwithjake
      @fixitwithjake  ปีที่แล้ว

      If you have landscape lights, you’ll have a second metal box or sometimes a black plastic box that has the transformer to convert the power from 120 V down to low 12v That’s the box that you need to add the Wi-Fi timer to.

  • @19shred93
    @19shred93 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey Jake can I control the water level of the pool using the easytouch 8 panel? I need to raise the water level

    • @fixitwithjake
      @fixitwithjake  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Not that I am aware of. If you have an automatic water filler it would be installed next to the pool underneath one of those caps and there would be an automatic float valve. When the water level gets low, the float sinks down and triggers the water valve and fills it back up until the float goes back to the same height. Kinda like a toilet. It doesn’t need an easy touch or anything electronic to make all this happen but a lot of people don’t install them because they tend to fail every once in a long while and when they do, they don’t shut off and you might be on vacation and filling your pool nonstop until it overflows.

    • @19shred93
      @19shred93 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@fixitwithjake thanks man. So the best way is to just use a garden hose?

    • @19shred93
      @19shred93 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Jake I found an add water function built into the hose bib so I’m good there, thanks. But now I have an issue with the spa spillway and jets running non stop - I have no schedules set for the spa and it’s just on the standard pool schedule from 8-3:45. Any ideas what to look for? I even toggled the spa side setting to off and the spa isn’t heating, it’s just running the spillway and jets constantly with the filter pump. The spillway setting is set for a different time so I know it’s not bc of that.

  • @rtkrum
    @rtkrum 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Jake, did you ever make the ScreenLogic WiFi video?

    • @fixitwithjake
      @fixitwithjake  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes sir. I made it on my other TH-cam channel here. th-cam.com/video/c806qqqEoKI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=-xBogCSFJVz8B46c

  • @JM_Studios
    @JM_Studios 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for the vid! First time pool owner. I currently don’t have the easy touch inside the house. Can this be added? Also how do I know if I have a heater? (Just bought my house)

    • @fixitwithjake
      @fixitwithjake  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes, you could add it. But most people are adding the Wi-Fi phone option instead. That way you can control your pool and hot tub in any room in your house or even when you’re away from home. And it’s probably the same price if not cheaper. I have another video on how to add that yourself. Put the link below. As far as the heater, look for a box out on your pool pad that has a gas pipeline attached to it usually has a yellow valve to turn the gas line on it off. it will also have a big exhaust pipe on one side. If it’s an electric heater or a heat pump, it’ll be a big box as well without the exhaust pipe because it’s using electricity. If you wanna send a photo of your pool pad to my email, I can help you out with that part. th-cam.com/video/c806qqqEoKI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=2t-ME8Y8dEngwFAH

    • @JM_Studios
      @JM_Studios 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@fixitwithjake thank you!! I don’t think I have one but I’ll send it to you just in case. Appreciate the link you sent! I’ll check it out and see if I can add it myself.

    • @JM_Studios
      @JM_Studios 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@fixitwithjake thanks Jake. Just sent u an e-mail.

  • @ironmanq6486
    @ironmanq6486 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jake, my spa does not turn on from my app and from easy touch. Everything I set up i.e when pool should run and when cleaner should run it is not working. For some reason it is only working based on what I had scheduled back in winter. Do I need to update my easytouch? If yea, how do I do that.

    • @fixitwithjake
      @fixitwithjake  ปีที่แล้ว

      That is really odd. I have not heard of this one before. I would call the Pentair support line and tell the technical rep what you’re dealing with an easy touch and they should be able to help get you synced back up. 1-763-545-1730

  • @andrew8604
    @andrew8604 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can I run the pool pump on a saltwater chlorine pool , with the intellichlor off ?? I think the salt cell turned off the pump. Any suggestions?

    • @fixitwithjake
      @fixitwithjake  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, you can. But I don’t know why you would. Anytime the pumps running you should also run your chlorine generator. The concept is it’s producing a little bit of chlorine at all times and leaching into your clean water flow keeping thingsbalanced. If it’s producing too much chlorine instead of shutting off completely, you should just go into the basement intelichlor menu and turn down the percentage. For example, I’m only running mine at 15 or 20% right now. if you wanna shut it off completely go into that same menu and where it says click no. And that way you can shut it off for a few days if you don’t want to produce any chlorine. Does that make sense?

  • @MrSICE83
    @MrSICE83 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you so much

    • @fixitwithjake
      @fixitwithjake  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Very welcome! Let us know how it went!!

  • @jehnirobinson2955
    @jehnirobinson2955 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Jake,
    Our indoor system seems to have broken. Can I put the pool into spa mode just by using the outdoor panel? Thanks

    • @fixitwithjake
      @fixitwithjake  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes. Try hitting the “V” button on your outside panel. That will get you into spa mode. Then use the arrow keys to raise or lower the set temperature.

  • @TheDrjehr
    @TheDrjehr ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THANK YOU!!

  • @miduk8154
    @miduk8154 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Jake, will the EasyTouch light control work for a currently installed non-pentair pool light?

    • @fixitwithjake
      @fixitwithjake  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes. The basic turning on and off will. If you have a fancier colored light, you may need to cycle the switch on and off to change colors. Or if you haven’t even fancier pool light then than that, then it would not integrate with Pentair. But if you just have a normal pool light then the Pantera control panel has a relay inside to turn it on and off.

    • @miduk8154
      @miduk8154 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Fix It With Jake I just got a simple color changing LED pool light I bought off Amazon. I had it hooked up to a 12v transformer. The pool light also came with a separate hand-held remote for all the color changing stuff. Hopefully, we can still make do with the current wiring once my old school control panel gets switched to an EasyTouch. Btw, thank you for your fast and timely response. You're awesome!

  • @thomasmoore8633
    @thomasmoore8633 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Yes, I need some help I have a pentair easy touch panel with two pull lights the lights have been working properly for a couple years now all of a sudden, they're acting like strobe lights is there a setting messed up in the panel or is it step down transformer can you leave me in the right direction

    • @fixitwithjake
      @fixitwithjake  22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      From my experience definitely sounds like a step down transformer issue. Are the lights at your pool 12 V? I have another video on how to pull these lights up and check on them or replace them as needed. You might want to look at your transformer and find the model number and simply replace it. It’s fairly straightforward and very cost-effective. Before I replace it, I would put a $20 multi meter on the transformer and see what the voltage is on the output side to see if it’s going up and down or on and off which would indicate a failure and also with your lights flashing. Voltage is the issue down the lights. But since you were saying that both lights do it off the same transformer it’s likely that it’s the transformer itself. Let us know how it goes and happy to help out if you need more assistance.

    • @thomasmoore8633
      @thomasmoore8633 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@fixitwithjake Thank you for your help I will have to transform your checked and I will keep in touch again thank you.

  • @Mrs-xs6pq
    @Mrs-xs6pq ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello. I have schedule set for my pool.
    ( I have checked the time and date)
    What should I check if the schedule is not working ?

    • @fixitwithjake
      @fixitwithjake  ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s got to be some type of programming air. Either the days of the week, the word schedule up at the top, the actual piece of equipment you’re trying to schedule whether it be the filter, pump, light, etc. I just checked mine and it looks straightforward but I’m sure it’s easy to make one little mistake. I would reference my video and make sure that your schedule screen looks just like mine for the piece of equipment you were trying to schedule. I hope that helps you let me know.

  • @mastercraft480
    @mastercraft480 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jake great video!! I do have a question though in the past I had the option to use solar in the spa on a schedule for one hour. Since my pool heater had this error, pool guy came out and fixed that. Now the spa only comes on with the heater not with solar. Do you know a fix? I live in Nevada so I used to heat up the spa with solar instead of using the gas heater. I do have the Easy touch system and remote.

    • @fixitwithjake
      @fixitwithjake  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes. I filmed it for you if you want to email I can send you the video clip. Basically, go to Menu>Heat>Spa>. then switch from (Heater) to (Solar) or (Solar Preferred). Hope this helps.

    • @mastercraft480
      @mastercraft480 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@fixitwithjake I already tried that. I do understand the menu screen. Thanks for the info.

    • @fixitwithjake
      @fixitwithjake  ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@mastercraft480 ok, sorry if that didn't work. Maybe they flashed your firmware and took the option away. I'd call them and ask them to put that feature back in place since it was there before.

  • @angelicadelarosa8304
    @angelicadelarosa8304 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video so my pool turns off and on every 30 min , my pool guys is saying my motherboard must be broken and I need a new . But I think it has something to do with the settings . Have you ever heard of this ?

  • @NguyenTran-of9br
    @NguyenTran-of9br ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi. I have this control panel for my pool. I want to add in the Pentair salt generator IC40. Do I need the pentair intelliChlor power center or I can connect the salt generator IC40 to this easy touch panel?

    • @fixitwithjake
      @fixitwithjake  ปีที่แล้ว

      You should be able to plug into it directly. With that said, it’s kind a hard to let you know without seeing your exact panel and features. Look at the bottom of your panel on the exterior. On the bottom left side, you should have a black port for your saltwater generator to plug into and be powered by this control panel. Also, are you able to see the feature in the menu?

    • @NguyenTran-of9br
      @NguyenTran-of9br ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@fixitwithjake Thank you for you reply. Yes I am able to connect to the control panel and there is salt feature in the menu. Your video was a great help and save me a lot money.

    • @fixitwithjake
      @fixitwithjake  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh good. Then 90% sure it will be plug and play. But I could be wrong. You might need the transfer inside the box to power it. I am not sure if all the control with that out of the box. I have called the company Pentair several times asking questions about things like this and they’re super easy to talk to. I would call the one 800 number and ask them. Be sure to have your serial number written down for them. You can get that inside the menu of the control panel at the very end.

  • @asaltweapon-r1l
    @asaltweapon-r1l 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    my panel is the same as this one... do you know what the model # is?

    • @fixitwithjake
      @fixitwithjake  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      "Easy Touch 8" amzn.to/3UBDYVI

    • @asaltweapon-r1l
      @asaltweapon-r1l 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@fixitwithjake thank you!

  • @vsrcars
    @vsrcars ปีที่แล้ว +1

    how did you separate the pool and spa light on the panel ?

    • @fixitwithjake
      @fixitwithjake  ปีที่แล้ว

      There is room for 7 “features” on this panel. So feature 2 is pool light and feature 3 is spa light. And then it comes with little stickers that you can put over the button to label it. Inside the menus go to settings>circuit names and u can label the features digitally as well. Inside the box the lights are wired separately to tyr control panel.

  • @kristynlawson383
    @kristynlawson383 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is the best automation equipment to buy to control by my iphone?

    • @fixitwithjake
      @fixitwithjake  ปีที่แล้ว

      ScreenLogic! I made a video on it here if you want to install yourself. Otherwise a pool installer will charger around $1,000 th-cam.com/video/c806qqqEoKI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=JwWf7bKTa5L3l76V

  • @therealmrsmall
    @therealmrsmall ปีที่แล้ว

    How can I setup a 2nd pool pump schedule in the middle of the night, midnight to 2am, at a lower RPM of 1500 rpm? Thanks, great video!

    • @fixitwithjake
      @fixitwithjake  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Richard, I made you a special video on how to program your Pentair pump on my PoolProfessor channel. I hope this helps you. Click here to watch it: th-cam.com/video/XSwEZ29rRfs/w-d-xo.html

  • @jmorris9362
    @jmorris9362 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you know what com link error means under chlorinator?

    • @fixitwithjake
      @fixitwithjake  ปีที่แล้ว

      It is trying to tell you that there is no communication to the cell from the control panel. Turn off the power before touching or unplugging anything. Either the cable is damaged or not fully plugged in. But if those all look OK that I would turn off the power to everything to just reset it. If that doesn’t work, it could be a defective cell. Are the green lights turning on flashing on your cell whenever you turn your pump on? If it is that you know it’s getting power. If it’s dark, then you know there’s a power issue to that cell.

  • @starla5339
    @starla5339 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do I keep the valve from opening to run water through the solar panel ?

  • @bigron510
    @bigron510 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Any idea why my pentair system won't heat up after a power outage earlier today. Any ideas as to why that happens?

    • @bigron510
      @bigron510 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My spa
      doesn't show up as connected when I look at my system via the app. Only the pool shows up now.

    • @fixitwithjake
      @fixitwithjake  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hmm that is a tough one just bc I am not there to look at it. If it were me, I’d turn all the power off again and turn it back on and see if it all comes back online. Be sure to make sure the circuit breakers never tripped too.

  • @robtstelzle5901
    @robtstelzle5901 ปีที่แล้ว

    What does the V on the pump panel do and if you accidentally pushed it how do you go back

  • @DeborahWaddell-x6v
    @DeborahWaddell-x6v ปีที่แล้ว

    I am trying to get my iphone to communicate to set up app on my phone as our remote is not powering up. Help please as there is no connect button on this old panel

  • @carlosmeza889
    @carlosmeza889 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    hello Jake I have the easy touch indoor panel that my menu button isn't functioning.

  • @dalekobsar4998
    @dalekobsar4998 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what does it mean when my cleaner light flashes red?

    • @fixitwithjake
      @fixitwithjake  ปีที่แล้ว

      Don’t worry. This is normal and expected. It means you have a delay set in the programming. The pool installer did this. It means it took your selection but it’s going to flash for a few mins (however long the delay was set) before the cleaner starts. They do this to make sure there is adequate water supply before the cleaner pump turns on. So no big deal and it is performing as it was programmed.

  • @hhinvest2819
    @hhinvest2819 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I had a power outage now my screen went blank & my spa drained into the pool...

    • @fixitwithjake
      @fixitwithjake  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’d turn it all off via the circuit breakers. Start fresh. Turn it back on. Wait a few mins and it should come back to life. As long as there wasn’t a power surge that fried the screen.

  • @christinaklement2081
    @christinaklement2081 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Don’t see waterfall feature on our new Pentair.

    • @fixitwithjake
      @fixitwithjake  ปีที่แล้ว

      It is available on on the newer models. You just need to either put a sticker on one of the aux buttons and program it. Or program it and use your phone app to turn it on. Basically you just ramp up the pool pump to run near 100% and divert all that water to the spa (with your auto valves) So it will overflow into the pool. I program it twice a day to run to push all the leaves out of the spa so the robot can pick them up :)

    • @sxlanop4757
      @sxlanop4757 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@fixitwithjake how do I program it to turn on our waterfall?

    • @fixitwithjake
      @fixitwithjake  ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@sxlanop4757 there are a number of steps to take. Do you already have that button programmed on the panel and just want to schedule when it comes on? Or do you need help creating the feature?

  • @adamweber4126
    @adamweber4126 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I accidentally hit the ERASE EEPROM and now the intelliflo variable speed pump won't turn on with the schedules?? PLEASE HELP 🙏 🙏

    • @fixitwithjake
      @fixitwithjake  วันที่ผ่านมา

      It sounds like erasing the EEPROM reset your Pentair IntelliTouch system to its factory defaults, which erased all your previous settings, including pump schedules. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get your IntelliFlo variable speed pump running again:
      1. Verify Communication with the Pump:
      • Go to the IntelliTouch control panel.
      • Navigate to Settings > Equipment > Pumps.
      • Ensure the system recognizes your IntelliFlo pump. If it doesn’t show up, you may need to re-establish the communication.
      Re-link the Pump:
      • Power cycle the pump by turning it off at the breaker for about 1 minute.
      • Turn the power back on and go to Settings > Pumps > Add New.
      • The IntelliTouch should detect the pump. If not, check the RS-485 connection (communication cable) between the IntelliFlo pump and the IntelliTouch panel.
      2. Reconfigure the Schedules:
      • On the IntelliTouch panel, go to Schedules > Create New.
      • Select the pump and set the desired speeds and time intervals.
      • Ensure you save each schedule properly after setting it.
      3. Manual Pump Operation (Temporary Fix):
      • If the pump won’t respond to schedules immediately, you can manually start the pump:
      • On the IntelliFlo pump display, press Menu.
      • Navigate to Speed or Programs.
      • Select a speed and press Start.
      4. Verify Filter and Circuit Settings:
      • Sometimes erasing the EEPROM removes the filter pump circuit assignment.
      • Go to Settings > Circuits > Assign Circuits.
      • Ensure the filter pump is assigned to the correct circuit.
      5. Reset the IntelliFlo Pump:
      • If nothing works, try resetting the IntelliFlo pump to factory defaults:
      • On the IntelliFlo pump display, hold down Stop and Reset simultaneously for about 10 seconds.
      • Reconnect the pump to the IntelliTouch system and reprogram the schedules.
      6. Update Firmware (If Necessary):
      • Check if your IntelliTouch system has a firmware update. Sometimes, outdated firmware can cause communication issues.
      • Contact Pentair support or visit their website for firmware updates.
      7. Contact Pentair Support:
      • If these steps don’t resolve the issue, Pentair’s customer support can walk you through advanced troubleshooting or send a technician to assist.
      Let me know if you need more specific instructions for any step!

  • @changemybackground7915
    @changemybackground7915 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do I drain my pool???? Please help

    • @fixitwithjake
      @fixitwithjake  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You should have a hose bib on one of the pipes by your equipment. Turn on the filter pump and connect a hose there. OR if not just use a simple sump pump. amzn.to/42VGA3x

    • @changemybackground7915
      @changemybackground7915 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fixitwithjake Jake, I do have a hose bib on one of the pipes. I just run the pumps like normal??? I don't have to reverse any valves? Sorry for the beginner questions.