Monday, July 18, 2011

Control your pool with your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch!

The mobile smart phone and tablet revolution is reshaping the way we communicate with each other. The swimming pool is not immune, you can control a myriad of your swimming pool circuits from anywhere in the world using your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch.





How do you go about it?


First you will need to install a Pentair® IntelliTouch or Pentair® Easytouch system. The system is designed to control your pump , sanitisers, lights and water features automatically.





All Pentair Products with the prefix 'Intelli' are compatible with the automation systems.


The products that can be controlled include:









And many more.....




Other interfaces for the IntelliTouch are:




Wireless Control Panel (pictured)
Indoor Control Panel


Remote Control
Screenlogic touchpad






Home Automation integration


Many new homes that are being built are having ho,e automation systems installed. Media servers, lighting control, security and so on are all being controlled from a central point. The Intellitouch can communicate with many of these systems, putting your pools control and info right at your fingertips, info like: Water temperature, pH, Salt levels and so on. One such home automation systems is ELAN 'G'. IntellTouch integrates seamlessly with 'G' and gives the consumer a huge scope of control. The pool is no-longer just a hole in the ground.


Ridd's Aqua Centre have a relationship with ELAN Systems SA, we have installed a display pool at their showrooms where the products mentioned above are displayed and you can see first hand how the pool in controlled. You can contact them at 0861 3526 47.


If you are interested in seeing the Intelli range in action please feel free to contact us on


086 123 2782 or go to www.riddsaqua.co.za














Friday, July 15, 2011

All New IntellipH® pH Controller


Winter is almost done and we are preparing to offer you solutions to a hassle free pool this summer, so we would like to introduce the latest innovation from Pentair, coming this season.

The all new pH controller doses specified (programmable) amounts of pool acid. This ensures that your pH remains constant.

A stable pH is important for the following reasons:




  • Chlorine efficiency


  • Bather comfort


  • Pool surface longevity


As most of us don't have the time or inclination to check our pool water every week, this product in combination with a SALT CHLORINATOR will ensure a sparkling, hassle-free pool all year round.


For more product info CLICK HERE


Please feel free to contact us for more info or go to www.riddsaqua.co.za