ELECTRICAL (SOLID STATE THERMOSTAT IID)
If the pool/spa/hot tub water is too cold, troubleshoot the system as follows:
Check voltage at 24 V terminals.
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| VOLTAGE OUTSIDE RANGE | ||||
| Set control to max. temperature. After |
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| TEMPERATURE BELOW 105°F |
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| Disconnect sensor leads from circuit board. |
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| Measure sensor resistance with ohmmeter. |
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| Check water temperature; estimate expected sensor |
| Check system for shorted wires or open circuits. | ||||
| resistance from chart below. |
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| MEASURED AND ESTIMATED RESISTANCE |
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| MATCH WITHIN 20 PERCENT. |
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| Disconnect potentiometer leads from circuit board. |
| Replace sensor. Reconnect all leads and check | ||||
| Measure resistance with ohmmeter. If resistance is: |
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| replace potentiometer if necessary. |
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If the pool/spa/hot tub water is too hot, troubleshoot the system as follows:
Check voltage at 24 V terminals.
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