-regulate the timing of the pump and other pool equipment
The commonest form of Control Panel is also known as a Pump Protection Box
It is an essential part of the pool equipment and usually contains: -
- Pump On/Off switch
- Pump Timer
- Residual Current Device (RCD) - Safety cut-out in case of a short circuit anywhere in the electrical system. The RCD will cut current to the pool instantly and help prevent electrocution accidents
- Lights On/Off switch
- Lights timer
Many times we have been called to a pool that has no Control Panel, just an outlet with the pump plugged directly into it, possibly with a rudimentary timer device but usually not
This is a very dangerous situation because if the pump were to become live for any reason - e.g. a sudden leak in the pipe-work that sprays water onto the power outlet - the pool water is in danger of becoming live also and anyone in contact with the pool-water is at risk of death by electrocution
A Control Panel allows the pool-owner to set the hours that the pump runs and the timing of the pool lights
Most other sanitizing equipments are only switched on when the pump is running so a Control Box can be used to switch these items on and off at the same time as the pump/filter
Other, more sophisticated, Control Panels can operate heaters, auto-covers, automatic back-washing, etc.
Note: - Please contact our recommended pool professionals for supply and installation of all pool-related services: -
All of Spain and Portugal - poolsafetyspain.com
- for all aspects of Pool Safety
Andalusia and the Costa del Sol - Pool Safety Spain
Nerja area - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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NOTE: - On the Costa del Sol please contact PoolSchool for supply and installation of all pool-related services and equipment including Jolly Gel
*We only offer Quotations: - a fixed, agreed price that cannot, and will not, be increased. We do not give 'estimates', as an estimate offers the client no guarantee of final price
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