OK 2 main issues I need help with before I scream!
1. Dual speed pump- wired from the Autopilot with relay installed- Low speed, no problems whatsoever. High speed- works 20 minutes or so, then shuts off. I took a temp reading of the motor casing, it was 150 degrees. Now:
2. I have my Autopilot set to 0% purifier to make sure I had salt in the system. When I test the system I show 20v and 3 amps. Seems too low from what I am reading. When I turn on the purifier to 25, 50%, whatever, I get the red warning light flashing and a Check/Clean cell, or Low amps cell message- the first happens more often. Here's what I did last night-
2900 Salt
86 degrees
0 volts 11.7 amps, yes zero volts (first test)
Then I turned up the purifier to 25% and re-tested
20 v 5.5 amps
Then the Check/Cell red light popped on and dropped to
20 v 2.7 amps
Turned purifier to 0%
20 v 3 amps
What the heck is going on? I have the Autopilot transformer set for 230. I have a double pole 20 amp GFI breaker- I then go to a timer-always on- then to the autopilot, then to the pump. I have re-checked all connections, etc. Seems correct. That may be why my pump motor gets hot (not enough amps) Could it be a problem with the board in the Autopilot? I want to quit having to add bleach everyday- it's 98 degrees here! Thanks
1. Dual speed pump- wired from the Autopilot with relay installed- Low speed, no problems whatsoever. High speed- works 20 minutes or so, then shuts off. I took a temp reading of the motor casing, it was 150 degrees. Now:
2. I have my Autopilot set to 0% purifier to make sure I had salt in the system. When I test the system I show 20v and 3 amps. Seems too low from what I am reading. When I turn on the purifier to 25, 50%, whatever, I get the red warning light flashing and a Check/Clean cell, or Low amps cell message- the first happens more often. Here's what I did last night-
2900 Salt
86 degrees
0 volts 11.7 amps, yes zero volts (first test)
Then I turned up the purifier to 25% and re-tested
20 v 5.5 amps
Then the Check/Cell red light popped on and dropped to
20 v 2.7 amps
Turned purifier to 0%
20 v 3 amps
What the heck is going on? I have the Autopilot transformer set for 230. I have a double pole 20 amp GFI breaker- I then go to a timer-always on- then to the autopilot, then to the pump. I have re-checked all connections, etc. Seems correct. That may be why my pump motor gets hot (not enough amps) Could it be a problem with the board in the Autopilot? I want to quit having to add bleach everyday- it's 98 degrees here! Thanks