Aqua Rite SWG Main Board bad component

[Nevets]

Thanks for the link. That is it. I ordered a new one yesterday for $2.69 + SH. Hopefully this will fix the problem. I called Hayward TS and they said "don't do it as it will fail within 30 days" and this is just what I expected from them when they charge up to $400 for a new board. What a ripoff...... Of course, my unit is out of warrantee so this was what I expected from them.

Now time will tell. I will get the part in the mail in a couple of days, 15 minutes of soldering, and then the test. If it works, just saved myself lots of money. If it doesn't, cost was less than $5 to give it a shot at working again.

Will let you know who it went.....

[kelemvor]

$400 sounds a bit steep, I got the replacement board for $200 from my local pool store.

[Nevets]

Eureka! The pool gods have smiled upon me. Was able to replace the "inrush current limiter" and the system is now working. A little low on salt right now due to all the rain that we have had this month, 8+ inches so far. One bag will bring the level from 2800ppm to 3200ppm where it should be.

Alas, I meant to say that Hayward quoted me a price of $300 (instead of $400). Fat fingers on a skinny keyboard. Never the less, I was able to save quite alot of money doing it myself. Total cost of repair was less than $7.00 and about 1 hour total time.

All I can do is hope that the pool gods will continue to smile upon me and that the unit will continue to operate normally but alas, only time will tell.

Thanks for the responses as they led me to the right place for the repair work.