Autopilot pool pilot digital with sc-36 - Fans

[avelez8328]

I hope someone from autopilot can answer my question, I know Sean is a contributor to this forum. I have a pool pilot digital that I just repaired the power supply. I noticed that the fans are not spinning. Is this a feature that just turns on depending on the temperature inside the unit? I guess to save fan life this is the way they would design the unit, or else my unit is defective. Thanks in advance for sharing any input.

Andres

 

[yamilrx]

Mine had the same issue where I found the display off. I took cover off and noticed the fan wasn't spinning. Called support who told me it was $75 for the fan and that it can fry unit if not running. Went to Radio shack and bought it for $13. It is supposed to spin all the time when it works right.

 

[Poolsean]

Hello Andres,

Sorry I missed your question from last month! Anyway, the fan operates according to the software version. I believe about 3-4 years ago, the DIG was changed to CONSTANT ON fans to ON WHEN CELLS ARE ENERGIZED. I think this change also coincided with the change from one fan to two fans.

 

[USVIJeff]

I have encountered the same problem. Fans are dead. The lady at autopilot was not much help except for giving me the price. I will call again to get a different person. Question: Radio Shack - what voltage am I looking for? If you still have their store part number, that would be great. Thanks.

 

[Poolsean]

Hey Jeff,

I replied to your email to me also. It should be a 12 volt, with the amperage being the important parameter, 100 - 150 milliampere rating. Radio Shack may have this. if the amperage is too high, it may cause the 3 amp fuse to blow.