IC40: Which Flow Switch to buy?

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The red low temperature light went on on my IC 40. This seemed unusual as the temperature of the water was about 80°. It was my guess that the thermistor had gone bad. So I replaced the flow switch and everything operated normally for several weeks and then the light went back on. I replaced the flow switch again and everything was good for several weeks and now the light is back on. I bought my flow switch from Amazon. They have three or four different kinds ranging from about $25 all the way up to close to $100. I bought the $25 unit. I’m wondering if I should just shell out the hundred dollars for the more expensive unit? Or could it be something else? I did solder all of my connections and made sure the orientation was correct.

 

[ajw22]

You can decide how many cheap generic knockoff flow switch assemblies you buy before it becomes worth buying a genuine Pentair flow switch assembly.

The quality of the generic knockoffs is unknown and they don't care about their reputation.

 

[coldwell]

If you look at the bottom of the unit, it will say what year the ic40 is. They only last 5 years. That being said, maybe its time for a new unit