Commercial · 5 min read

Planning Automation for Multiple Bodies of Water

Managing multiple pools, spas or water features requires careful planning. Here is how automation handles multi-body-of-water facilities.

The challenge of multiple bodies of water

Facilities with a pool, spa, hydrotherapy pool or children's pool face a unique challenge: each body of water may need different temperature, sanitation and filtration settings, yet they may share some equipment like a common plant room.

Shared vs independent equipment

Some facilities share a pump or heater across multiple bodies of water using valve actuators to direct flow. Others have fully independent equipment for each pool. The automation system must be configured to match the actual plumbing and equipment layout.

Independent control parameters

Each body of water typically needs its own:

• Temperature target

• Sanitation set point

• Filtration schedule

• pH and ORP monitoring (in commercial settings)

A capable controller can manage these independently while providing a single interface for the operator.

Monitoring and alerts per body

Remote monitoring systems can display each body of water separately, with independent alerts for each. This helps operators quickly identify which pool has an issue without checking every sensor.

Planning the automation pathway

Multi-body-of-water facilities require a detailed assessment before a system is recommended. Ultra Automation reviews the plumbing, equipment, operational requirements and monitoring needs before proposing a control architecture.

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Managing multiple pools or water features?

Tell us about your facility layout and equipment. We will plan an automation architecture that gives you independent control and clear visibility across every body of water.