solar heater problems

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    Help Trouble shooting a Pentair Solar Touch Valve Actuator Problem

    My Solar Touch Valve Actuator Stopped working in the on position. After reviewing prior threads I changed both micro switches. I did find 1 was bad. This did not solve my issue. I have only been able to get the Valve Actuator to turn on but not off? So Im thinking the valve actuator capacitor...
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    Solar heat off and won't turn on

    Hi All, My solar heat system was working all fine until recently where it stopped kicking in. Few details: The pump is scheduled to run 9 am to 6 pm every single day and is running fine. It shows the actual speed (Speed 1) instead of showing "Display Not Active" as was usually the case when...
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    Help! setting partial open valve postion for pentair actuator valve ? or other troubleshooting for low water flow for solar heat system

    hi! I have a solar pool water heater system - There is no connected spa, It has a Sun touch controller with a 3 way actuator valve (Pentair?) which was installed by a local solar company. The issue is that when the system is set to divert the water to the rooftop solar coils, the pump...
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    Solar heater settings please help!

    I am frustrated. Last year the solar heater was great. This year not so much. I’m an extreme novice at this and reading the stupid directions is not working for me. Please talk to me like a second grader and tell me what I should be setting my temperature differentials at if I want my pool to be...