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    Heliotrop Helio-Matic Solar Controller Model 5000

    I called the manufacture and they advised me to send in the board. They also mentioned the 10 year warranty. Not sure if it's transferable or not since I'm not the original owner. Any how it should be cheaper then calling out a dealer who will probably try to sell me a new controller.
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    Heliotrop Helio-Matic Solar Controller Model 5000

    The solar diverter valve does move on it's on, but I suspect not quite enough horse power from the main pump. I originally thought the issue was the motor on the solar pump. before discovering there is no power going out from the controller to the pump.
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    Heliotrop Helio-Matic Solar Controller Model 5000

    The main pump has to be running for the solar pump to come on because the switch on the main pump controller is what supplies power to the solar pump controller. The test feature does nothing as of now. Previously it would turn on the solar pump regardless of temperature. The auto switch is...
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    Heliotrop Helio-Matic Solar Controller Model 5000

    Here is a pic of my equipment and a closer pic of the controller in question. I have a main pump for the pool filter and a secondary pump for solar heating. The heating is usually temperature controlled but the controller does have a test switch to test functionality.
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    Heliotrop Helio-Matic Solar Controller Model 5000

    Hello all, The solar heating pump for my swimming pool is not powering up as I try to start it for the spring. After some trouble shooting, I've discovered I have power coming in to the controller but now power going out. The solar controller is powering up and showing good voltage at the in...