Aquarite flow switch

[Poolsean]

Just give me $10 and I can help you figure it out. ; )

The flow switch should be a micro switch with either an open circuit or closed circuit. A replacement phone style jack should be available from Home Depot, Radio Shack, Lowes... and yes, you will need to figure out which wires are used.

If you take the wires from the power supply, take one set of wires and short them together until you see the flow indicator status show that the flow is good. Those are the two wires used to determine flow. You should be able to use a multimeter (on continuity or ohm) to determine the open and closed circuit on the flow switch (and should be done with the power off and the flow switch removed - move the flow switch paddle by hand).

Hope this helps,

[falken]

If you end up needing a replacement switch they have it here a bit cheaper: http://www.h2opoolproducts.com/produ...roducts_id=542 - still $75 and overpriced but that is half what they wanted!

Another option if your unit is under warranty would be to call and say your unit flashes no flow and you can't figure out why. The switch is probably considered a throw away part so either they wouldn't want the old one back or would chuck it in the trash without paying much attention when they got it back. Not saying you should do that, use your own moral judgement, just putting it out there.

[falken]

The middle 2 pins are the ones that need connected to the switch.
When they are bridged, the unit registers the flow. So those are the ones you need to attach to.

[HHead]

Hey guys, thanks for the help. It's now up and running and doing great.
Thanks again
Herb