Monitoring pool pump operation

[Wade]

I have a variable speed pump and I display what speed it is running at on my tablet. All you need is to monitor the current wattage using something like this:

What device is that? Does it handle two 120V legs? I'd like to look into it. Thanks.

[langenet]

When I got my Pentair 3-speed variable pump installed, I thought I had to control the speed individually after power was applied. So I created an Arduino project with 3 relays which I could wire into the pump through the external connector port. However, as I actually turn off the power via an Elk panel by way of X-10 - yes, , I discoverered that the pump will run at the last speed set via the panel. So I never implemented the Arduino solution. I do have a Z-Wave Aeon Labs Multilevel Sensor which is attached to my panel feeding the pool shed panel and with that, I know when the pump is running. If I used all 3 speeds of the pump, I could define at what speed it is running based on load. But, I really don't care as I just run it at one speed for 14 hours during the day.

[rmasonjr]

It's the Heavy duty Z-Wave switch for indoors & outdoors (aeotec.com)

It has 2 legs. I used one for the pump and the other is unused since it was used on a booster pump that I no longer use...

[langenet]

I like this device and probably should get a bit more current tech with my pool control solution. Too bad there isn't local control with this... I suppose I could use a couple of battery powered switches and listen for the event. Hmm... thinking.

[avpman]

I like this device and probably should get a bit more current tech with my pool control solution. Too bad there isn't local control with this... I suppose I could use a couple of battery powered switches and listen for the event. Hmm... thinking.

looks like there is local control. From the manual: "Action button: Used for Heavy Duty Smart Switch Z-Wave network inclusion and exclusion and to manually turn on or off."
Might get one for the HW heater.

[rmasonjr]

Yep, there is local control under the cover. I drilled a hole in my cover for easy access.

[langenet]

Ooooh... Nice! Yeah, after looking further into this, I see the button in user guide. Just not sure about the 2 loads. My pump runs on 240 while my heater runs on 120 (gas). Can I do both with this?