Controller system for pool and/or spa

A pool controller system for controlling operation of a pool service system including a water heater, a water filter, and for providing a semi-automated water fill capability, comprising:

• an electrically actuated valve connected to a water supply line, the valve responsive to electrical valve control signals to open and close, wherein the valve in an open state releases water from the water supply line into a pool water holding structure, and in a closed state prevents water from flowing from the water supply line into the pool water holding structure;
• an electronic controller system for coupling to the water heater and a recirculation pump for controlling operation of the water heater and the recirculation pump and recirculation of water through the water filter and the water heater, said electronic controller system responsive to manually entered user commands through a control panel to generate the valve control signals, the controller system for actuating the fill valve to the open state in response to a predetermined user fill command, and for automatically closing the valve upon elapsement of a predetermined fill time interval to provide the semi-automated water fill capability.

In a spa or swimming pool installation, including a water holding structure, a method for replenishing water in the water holding structure, comprising:

• in response to a user identification of a low water condition in the water holding structure, electronically actuating a water supply valve connected to a water supply line to release water into the water holding structure of the spa or swimming pool installation;
• automatically closing the valve after a predetermined time interval has elapsed after actuating the valve.

A pool or spa service system for providing a semi-automated water fill capability to replenish water in the pool or spa, comprising:

• an electrically actuated valve connected to a water supply line connected to the pool or spa, the valve responsive to electrical valve control signals to open and close, wherein the valve in an open state releases water from the water supply line into the pool or spa, and in a closed state prevents water from flowing from the water supply line into the pool or spa;
• an electronic controller system responsive to manually entered user commands through a control panel to generate the valve control signals, the controller system actuating the fill valve to the open state in response to a predetermined user fill command, and automatically closing the valve upon elapsement of a predetermined fill time interval to provide the semi-automated water fill capability.