Automatic Top Off

[Caribbean Jake]

Guys

 

One of the automatic top-off we build during the build-up party is not working properly. The good thing is that both sensors are all the way down above water but it does not start the feed pump. I say the good thing cause the opposite will be that they turn OFF and then they overflow the tank and I end up with a flooded basement. Now when I shake the sensor or push down on the sensors it turns the feed pump on, it works for few days and then back to the problem. I cleaned the probes, checked the cables and I'm about to redoo the connections and splices but before I do. Does anyone else had this same problem?

 

Jacob

[dchild]

Guys

 

One of the automatic top-off we build during the build-up party is not working properly.  The good thing is that both sensors are all the way down above water but it does not start the feed pump.  I say the good thing cause the opposite will be that they turn OFF and then they overflow the tank and I end up with a flooded basement.  Now when I shake the sensor or push down on the sensors it turns the feed pump on, it works for few days and then back to the problem.  I cleaned the probes, checked the cables and I'm about to redoo the connections and splices but before I do.  Does anyone else had this same problem?

 

Jacob

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Sounds like a mechanical problem with the float switch or the reed switch inside (since shaking it solves the problem). You can isolate the problem next time it fails - when the switch should turn it on but doesn't, use a peice of wire to connect the float switch terminals on the topoff unit. If that starts the pump, then it is definitely a problem with the float switch. I would be willing to come take a look at it if you catch it in a failed state. Be worth it for another look at your tanks

[Caribbean Jake]

Dchild

Feel free and welcome to come over anytime. I will be home today and tomrrow after 6:30 PM. I will be in Philadelphia on Friday.

[craby]

Jake,

Is there any calcium build up on the float swith shaft? This can make it stick.

[Caribbean Jake]

That is the first thing I checked for and NO, there is none. Apparently is either a bad flow switch or a bad wire connection. I will test again today or tomorrow and keep everyone updated.