{"product_id":"sunlover-heat-command-5-solar-pool-heating-controller","title":"Sunlover - Heat Command 5 Solar Pool Heating Controller","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSunlover Heat Command 5 Solar Pool Heating Controller\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003e🏷️ Brand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sunloverheating.com.au\/products\/solar-controllers\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSunlover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e📝 Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sunlover Heat Command 5 is a digital solar pool heating controller that compares roof and pool temperatures and runs the solar pump (or solar valve) only when the roof can add heat, with a large LCD, winter mode, auto sampling and a self-diagnostic program.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet your target water temperature and run times, and the controller does the rest. Auto sampling makes sure you get the maximum heat gain, winter mode saves energy and equipment, and surge protection with a built-in fuse protects the unit. A clock with battery backup keeps your settings through power failures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFive versions cover different solar systems:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHC5 (SLHC5):\u003c\/strong\u003e standard controller for a separate solar pump system, with pool and roof sensors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHC5-RB (SLHC5-RB):\u003c\/strong\u003e as the HC5 but with a battery-powered wireless roof sensor, so no sensor cable has to run to the roof (range up to 100 m in open space).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHC5FS (HC5FS):\u003c\/strong\u003e for retro-boosted systems where the solar pump draws from the filtration system; runs the solar pump only when the filter pump is running and water is flowing (flow switch sold separately).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHC5 AV (SHC003\/A):\u003c\/strong\u003e for retrofit systems that divert filter water to the roof through a 3-way valve, with adjustable solar run times; includes valve and actuator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHC5 SV (SSC018):\u003c\/strong\u003e combines roof solar with a heat pump or gas heater on one heating circuit, switching a 3-way valve between solar and the heater; includes valve and actuator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003e📦 Parts Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Sunlover Heat Command 5 controller (model as selected)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePool and roof temperature sensors (HC5-RB: wireless roof sensor transmitter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 3-way valve and actuator (SHC003\/A and SSC018 only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Mounting bracket, screws and wall plugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Installation and operation manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003e⚙️ Specifications \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLHC5 \/ SLHC5-RB \/ HC5FS \/ SHC003\/A \/ SSC018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePump socket:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240V, maximum 9.98 A \/ 2395 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eValve output (AV, SV):\u003c\/strong\u003e 24VAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeater interlock (SV):\u003c\/strong\u003e low voltage only, max 24V 1A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWireless roof sensor (RB):\u003c\/strong\u003e 4x AA batteries, up to 100 m range in open space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower cable:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtection rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e IP33\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e large LCD, readable in direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003e💡 Before You Buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeparate solar pump or not?\u003c\/strong\u003e If your solar has its own pump with its own suction, choose the HC5 or HC5-RB. If the solar pump draws from the filter system (retro-boosted), choose the HC5FS. If filter water is diverted to the roof by a valve, choose the HC5 AV.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolar plus a heater?\u003c\/strong\u003e The HC5 SV runs solar and a heat pump or gas heater together on one heating circuit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHC5FS needs a flow switch.\u003c\/strong\u003e The FSA50 50 mm flow switch with tee is sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mount at least 3 m from the water's edge and 600 mm above ground, out of direct weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003e🔧 Our Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoof sensor position.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fit the roof sensor on the same roof as the collector, ideally within 50 cm of the gutter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePool sensor position.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fit the pool sensor in the side of the pipe (not the top) before the pump, close to the pool and out of direct sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo coiled cable.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut off excess sensor cable instead of coiling it, and don't tie it to 240V wiring. Solder and heat-shrink any joins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRB batteries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Replace the wireless sensor's AA batteries every year with good quality alkaline batteries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003e📂 Downloads and Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sunloverheating.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sunlover-HC5-Installation-and-Operation-Manual-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSunlover HC5 Installation and Operation Manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sunloverheating.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sunlover-HC5RB-Installation-and-Operation-Manual-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSunlover HC5RB Manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sunloverheating.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sunlover-HC5FS-Installation-and-Operation-Manual-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSunlover HC5FS Manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sunloverheating.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sunlover-HC5AV-Installation-and-Operation-Manual-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSunlover HC5AV Manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sunloverheating.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sunlover-HC5SV-Installation-and-Operation-Manual-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSunlover HC5SV Manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sunlover-solar-controller-roof-sensor-ts01\"\u003eSunlover Roof \/ Hot Sensor 20m (SSS001)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/solar-heating-kits\"\u003eShop Solar Heating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Sunlover\"\u003eShop all Sunlover products\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003e🚚 Shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlat Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Order Item - Please allow an additional 3-5 working days for shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eReview all shipping rates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003e🛡️ Warranty Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLimited 3 year back-to-base warranty from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sunloverheating.com.au\/warranties\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSunlover\u003c\/a\u003e against component failure or faulty workmanship from installation. Temperature sensors, flow switches and actuators carry 12 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Search Terms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunlover Heat Command 5, HC5, SLHC5, SLHC5-RB, HC5RB, HC5FS, HC5 AV, HC5AV, SHC003\/A, HC5 SV, HC5SV, SSC018, solar pool controller, solar controller replaces SLHC1, Sunlover solar controller\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sunlover","offers":[{"title":"HC5 Solar Controller (SLHC5)","offer_id":53032422211882,"sku":"SLHC5","price":765.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"HC5FS for Retro-Boosted Systems (HC5FS)","offer_id":53032422277418,"sku":"HC5FS","price":814.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"HC5-RB with Wireless Roof Sensor (SLHC5-RB)","offer_id":53032422244650,"sku":"SLHC5-RB","price":1015.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"HC5 AV with Valve \u0026 Actuator (SHC003\/A)","offer_id":53032422310186,"sku":"SHC003\/A","price":1735.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"HC5 SV Heat Pump \/ Gas \u0026 Solar with Valve \u0026 Actuator (SSC018)","offer_id":53032422342954,"sku":"SSC018","price":1735.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/aquafirst.com.au\/products\/sunlover-heat-command-5-solar-pool-heating-controller","provider":"Pools Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}