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The Pentair SolarTouch Solar Control System monitors your pool water and solar collector temperatures, automatically directing water through the collectors when solar heat is available and your pool needs warmth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet your preferred temperature with easy push-button controls, then let SolarTouch manage the heating cycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecise digital settings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adjust temperature calibration in 1° increments and customize heating settings.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible pump integration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Works with compatible IntelliFlo® and IntelliPro® variable speed pumps to coordinate pump operation with solar heating.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy-to-read display:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e View temperatures, settings, and operating status on the LCD screen.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelpful status indicators:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e LED lights show normal operation and alert you when the system needs attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutomatic collector drainage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The included drain-down valve allows collectors to drain when the pump shuts off, when the system is properly installed and configured.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDependable valve components:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A maintenance-free PTFE valve seal and a motorized actuator with steel gears support reliable operation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutdoor durability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A weatherproof composite enclosure protects the controller.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutomated Heating \u0026amp; Cooling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolar Heating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolarTouch compares pool water and collector temperatures to determine when useful solar heat is available. 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Let SolarTouch handle the adjustments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake your solar pool heating system easier to manage with the Automated Temperature Control Kit from FAFCO Surplus. Featuring a Pentair SolarTouch controller, motorized valve actuator, and CPVC valves, this kit automatically directs water through your solar collectors when heat is available and your pool needs warming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimply choose your preferred pool temperature. 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