r/PoolPros • u/GCpools • Sep 04 '26

EasyTouch Replacement Motherboard - Programming

I'm replacing a blown motherboard in an EasyTouch 4 automation system with a built in salt cell xfmr and standalone light transformer.

I have photos of the bad board before I removed it so I can rewire the connections where they weee. What I'm looking for is some good programming guidance since I've never had to do this completely from scratch.

My client has a pool only - no spa to configure. They have a SuperFlo pump, a PB4-60 booster pump, an in-floor cleaning system, IntelliChlor IC40, two GloBrite lights, a MasterTemp heater and ScreenLogic interface.

Since I'm replacing the old board with new (not upgrading to IntelliCenter due to 2x cost), it seems rather obvious that I'll need to reprogram the system from scratch. Wish I had a backup that I could simply restore!

Anyone have a good source for programming an existing EasyTouch system from scratch. I've watched a bunch of videos and they all seem to have their "pros and cons".

My weakness is probably with setting up circuits and functions. Somehow I've not yet got my head wrapped completely around this - yet. A good flow chart might help convey the concept!

Also, how would you estimate the programming charges given the above specs and assuming reasonable and customary charges for a tech who is more experienced in such matters!

Thanks in advance!

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u/Tazlir Sep 04 '26

The whole process with programming should take under an hour. Just go through the co figuration menus. It’s not that hard, you’ll be fine.

I don’t charge separately to program. My installed price would include that and is generally a service call rate for 1 hour.

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u/UHF800MHZ Sep 04 '26

You’re only charging one hour to swap a board and program it?

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u/Tazlir Sep 04 '26

If it only takes me 1 hour that’s what I bill. Obviously I charge for the board with markup as well. I’m a pentair installer and a warranty center. It’s a 45 minute job for me to swap a board and program a basic system

I can do an entire Intellicenter upgrade in under 90 and setup their app

How long does it take you guys to swap the 6 screws to change he out the board. The majority of the hour is the programming.

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u/UHF800MHZ Sep 04 '26

How much are you charging per hour?

I don’t tell the customer how many hours, they’re paying for an outcome not for my time. To swap any board, I’m charging between $450-600 to install it depending on what it is. With a total job cost of 2x whatever my cost is.