Smart Pools, Simplified Living
Pool Equipment Upgrades and Automation in Southampton NY
The Art of Complete Pool Care
Your pool should be the easiest part of your property. We keep it that way through dependable care and consistent service year after year.
Modern Controls for East End Homes
Homeowners use automation to prepare the pool before driving to Southampton.
How Automation Can Help You
- Support for Busy Homeowners - You can monitor and adjust your pool from anywhere.
- Support for Property Managers - Managers oversee multiple estates with less effort and fewer problems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick answers to the most common questions about our pool construction, maintenance, and upgrade services.
Pool filters typically last 5-10 years with proper maintenance, though replacement timing depends on filter type and care. Sand filters (5-7 years) need the sand media replaced when it becomes too fine to filter effectively. Cartridge filters (3-5 years for the cartridges) require periodic cartridge replacement as they wear out and can't be cleaned thoroughly anymore. DE (diatomaceous earth) filters (7-10 years) need new grids eventually. Signs your filter needs replacement include decreased water flow despite cleaning, cloudy water that won't clear, frequent pressure issues, visible damage to filter elements, and inability to maintain proper water chemistry. Regular cleaning and maintenance extend filter life, but all filters eventually need replacement as their filtration media degrades. We can inspect your filter during service and recommend whether cleaning, repair, or replacement is needed.
Pool automation systems allow you to remotely control and program your pool equipment through a smartphone app, tablet, or control panel for ultimate convenience and efficiency. Modern automation can control pumps (setting schedules and speed for variable-speed pumps), heaters (programming temperature and operating times), lighting (adjusting colors and scenes), water features (managing fountains and waterfalls), salt chlorine generators (optimizing chlorine production), and cleaning systems. Advanced systems also monitor water chemistry, send alerts for maintenance needs, and integrate with smart home systems. Automation saves time by eliminating manual equipment switching, reduces energy costs by optimizing run times, maintains more consistent water chemistry, and lets you control your pool from anywhere. The system learns your preferences and can automatically adjust settings based on conditions.
Yes, pool automation significantly reduces energy costs through intelligent equipment management. Variable-speed pumps integrated with automation run at optimal speeds for different tasks (lower speeds for circulation, higher speeds for cleaning), reducing pump energy consumption by 50-90% compared to single-speed pumps running continuously. Automation prevents equipment from running unnecessarily by scheduling exact operating times based on actual needs rather than overestimating. Heaters are programmed to maintain temperature only when needed rather than constantly running. LED lighting uses a fraction of traditional lighting energy. Solar heating integration maximizes free solar energy. Smart chemical management prevents waste from over-treating water. Most pool owners see 30-50% reduction in pool-related energy costs after installing automation, with payback periods of 2-5 years.
Most pool equipment installations are completed within a few hours to a full day, depending on the equipment type and complexity. Simple equipment replacements (pumps, filters, heaters) typically take 2-4 hours since we're swapping existing equipment with minimal plumbing changes. Adding new equipment like automation systems, LED lighting upgrades, or salt systems may take 4-8 hours as we integrate new components with existing systems. Complex installations like variable-speed pumps with automation, complete equipment pad upgrades, or adding water features can take 1-2 days. We handle all electrical work, plumbing connections, system programming, and testing. Your pool typically remains operational or can be used the same day for most equipment installations.