Recent content by jjfenton

Alas, my problems are not solved. I've noted that the actuator will only open when the cover is removed. When it is secured with the four screws, the actuator will not turn the valve to direct water to the solar panels. When I remove the cover (without turning power off at the panel), I can see...

Fantastic, Balint -- I used your diagrams to access the microswitches and swapped them out with two SS-5T microswitches purchased online from Mouser Electronics (referenced in other TFP posts). On restoring power, the actuator immediately began to turn. In fact, it turned without ceasing, which...

I started our solar system about 10 days ago and all was well, but yesterday realized there was no warm water entering the pool and the valve actuator was in the "off" position despite the SunTouch system being in the solar mode. After reading several posts, I'm pretty sure the solar valve...