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title: "What Is Control panel? Pool Glossary | Marina Pool Services"
description: "The control panel is the box or screen where pool equipment is switched and scheduled. Plain-English pool glossary from Marina Pool Services in Grapevine, TX."
url: https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/control-panel
publisher: Marina Pool Services
phone: +1-817-896-1120
quote: https://marinapool.multisites.ai/contact
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Equipment

# Control panel

The control panel is the box or screen where pool equipment is switched and scheduled.

The control panel is where you turn equipment on and off and set schedules. It might be a simple switch box, a timer panel, or a touchscreen tied to [automation](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/pool-automation).

If a panel will not respond, loses its schedule, or shows error codes, the cause may be a power issue, a bad board, or a failed relay. Do not open the panel yourself, since it holds line voltage. Call a qualified pro. Keep the panel shaded and dry, since sun and moisture shorten its life.

[Marina can helpPool Automation & Smart Controls](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/our-services/pool-automation)

## Related terms

-   [Pool automation](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/pool-automation)
-   [Power center](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/power-center)
-   [Pool timer](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/pool-timer)
-   [Thermostat](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/thermostat)

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