I noticed that my wire from my valve to my automation panel got cut somehow. I respliced the wires and I used the toggle switch to test it. The valve only works in one direction now. It’s only 6 months old. Any ideas?
GVA actuator issue
- Thread starter lourph
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,118
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
You have three wires. One is common and the other two turn the actuator each way. One of those splices is not good.
Valve Actuators - Further Reading
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I cut the wire further down, re connected all the wires and still only working in 1 direction. I guess I will see if I can get a new one under warranty as it’s only 6 months old.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,118
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Warranty does not cover wires being cut.
Why should they pay for damages?
Warranties cover defects in materials and workmanship.
Was it a clean cut like a knife or wire cutters or like an animal chewed it or was it a ragged cut like a weedeater etc?
Aside from the wire issue, there was a motor issue. I have received the new one and installed it. I am unfamiliar with adjusting the cams. Right now using the toggle switch it turns 90 degrees left and right of center. I need it to stop in the center and also turn the 90 degrees to the right. Which of the 2 adjustment dials need to be adjusted the top or bottom and what should the setting number be at each switch. Thanks
Start with the bottom cam activating one of the switches and put the top cam at 12 o clock. Use On 2 for the toggle switch and check the action. If it’s going the wrong way use On 1 on the toggle switch. If it’s still not going the right direction turn the bottom cam to activate the opposite switch but leave the top cam at 12 o’clock.
