Aqua Rite keeps blowing fuses

[ajano]

Please only ask any given question in one place. Topics merged. JasonLion

I have owned an Aqua Rite system for about 5 years. Last year I replaced the generator for the first time. Ever since I have been blowing fuses quite frequently. Any ideas as to why this is happening and what can be done to correct.

 

[ajano]

Blowing Fuses

I have owned an Aqua Rite system for about 5 years. Last year I replaced the generator for the first time. Ever since I have been blowing fuses quite frequently. Any ideas as to why this is happening and what can be done to correct.

 

[PoolGuyNJ]

Re: Blowing Fuses

Possibilities:

High salt will increase the water's conductivity, allowing too much current. It usually senses this but stuff happens.
Larger cell and the controller doesn't know it.
Dirty power source.
Bridge rectifier failing.
Poor ventilation.
Bent pins on the connector.

That's about all I can think of without seeing it.

Scott

 

[PoolGuyNJ]

I answered this when you asked int the SWG topic area.

blowing-fuses-t25922.html

Lets keep it there. This topic area here is meant for people new to pools and BBB.


Scott

 

[Strannik]

Re: Blowing Fuses

another thing could be - metal debris inside the cell shorting out plates

 

[larbec]

Normally it means you have a short. Check your wires and make sure they are tight and not touching anything else. Turn off your power at the breaker box first

 

[JoshU]

See any damage to the board? Check for burn marks on the front and back of the board.

 

[bucadam]

where is the bridge retifier

 

[bucadam]

I cannot seem to get any help from my pool place regerding my aqua rite.I took the board off and there are no burn marks,replaced fuse holder,tried new fuses and same as usual when installed it blew instantly.I have a 40,000 gal inground with vinyl liner.Can this be the same problem that i see on other post the little black thing the size of a quarter?What else can i try.I am very handy but do not know what to do next.Please help

 

[smid87]

Normally it means you have a short. Check your wires and make sure they are tight and not touching anything else. Turn off your power at the breaker box first

This is a good point. Check your polarity as too it can make all the difference.