ATO problem, need some help please

[Awibrandy]

I bought this ATO from AquaHub.com, it worked fine for a month or so. When it stopped working I contacted AH, they sent me a new relay. It then worked ok with the exception that every now and again I would have to give the wire to the float switch that sits in the reservoir to keep the pump from running when the reservoir runs low. Now, it just runs continuously. I can't figure out what is the problem. Can anyone of you guys/gals figure it out please?

I've checked, nothing is impeding the holes in the jar the floats sit in.

 

[Deanos]

Are you dosing any calcium supplements?! Deposits could be preventing smooth operation of the switch.

 

[Awibrandy]

Yes, I do dose ESV 1&2. I checked the 3 floats, they appear clean. They can move up and down.

 

[Deanos]

Then it must be electrical

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Great pic dean :lol2:

Awilda did you check all your connections?

 

[junglebase]

Usually when there is a spike or fluctuation in the electric current, it shorts the connection and renders the switch useless... and that makes it stay in the "ON" position all the time....


FYI.....

http://www.aquahub.com/store/faq.html#What_will_cause_float_switches_to_fail

 

[Awibrandy]

Thanks for your help guys!
Are you guys saying the I need to change out the floats, or the relay box thingy?

By the way Deanos, that sort of what my hair looks like now after chemo.LOL

 

[badassapd]

the relay might be shot even though its new they are electrical and made poor.

 

[Awibrandy]

Thanks for all the input guys! Can you guys recommend a better one that is not going to go in a matter of a couple of months? This stupid thing was not cheap($49), even if it was cheaper then some.

 

[autoponicz]

basically theres current going through the wires...and that mean one of your float switches are probrably stuck in the "on" position

the relay is off untill the float switch engages and give power to the relay ...then the circuit completes and powers the pump

i personally like float valves.....but i know thats not always the case for others