Episode 282: Level Up Your Operation with Pentair Automation Featuring Remote Monitoring with Israel Saari
In this episode of the Pool Chasers Podcast, Greg Villafana and Justin Bowie talk with Israel Saari, Digital Solutions Category Manager at Pentair, about how automation and remote monitoring can transform the pool industry for both homeowners and pool pros.
Israel explains how Pentair’s IntelliCenter automation systems—including the IntelliFlo3 pump, Upgrade Kits, and IntelliCenter Lite—allow pros and homeowners to control and monitor pools remotely via the Pentair Pool App.
Topics Discussed
[00:00] – Intro
[02:00] – Why Automation Matters
[04:00] – Entry-Level Automation: IntelliFlo3
[06:30] – Controlling Relays via the App
[07:30] – Advanced Automation: IntelliCenter
[08:30] – IntelliCenter Upgrade Kit & IntelliCenter Lite
[09:30] – App-Based Control for Heat Pumps
[10:00] – How Remote Monitoring Works
[13:30] – Monitoring Dashboard Features
[17:00] – How Pool Pros Benefit
[20:00] – Reducing Time and Costs
[22:00] – Suggested Future Features
[26:00] – Upselling & Revenue Opportunities
[28:30] – Getting Started: How to Integrate Remote Monitoring
[31:30] – User Experience Suggestions
[34:00] – Differentiating Your Business
[36:00] – The Role of Automation in Modern Living
[37:30] – Permission-Based Access for Rentals & Families
[38:00] – What To Do Next
[39:00] – Future Tech: What’s Coming Next
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