My power switch on my 2100 raypak heater is stuck in the off position , how do I fix or replace ?
Raypak heater power switch
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How hard is it to replace the switch , I have one that is stuck in the off position also ?
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,705
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
swamprat69
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If you are talking about the On/Off rocker switch below the mode/temp adj/display, most are a press fit that snaps in when it is pushed in from the front and releases when the clips are depressed in from the back. They are similar to this https://www.amazon.com/Rocker-Switc...cphy=9030785&hvtargid=pla-1429666563355&psc=1. As to sizing, the switch needs to match the hole or be slightly larger (so that you can ream the hole to size) and the thickness of the sheet metal that it attaches to must allow the plastic clips to snap into place to hold it securely. I believe the switch is on the secondary side of the transformer, so any switch rated for 24V and a minimum of 2Amps would suffice. In other words, you could use a switch rated for 24V and 5 Amps etc..
Unless something changed (not likely), the switch swamprat69 referenced will work and cost about 75% less than one in a Raypak package. You can find these at some auto-parts stores as well. That's where I got the last one I installed (AutoZone) as there weren't any available at a supplier.
Took a chance and it worked, just a simple on/off rocker switch.
Hi, I am sure you have long solved this, but wanted to comment in case anyone else has this problem.
Ultimately, after checking and trying everything else, I just had to FORCE it into the on position, and then it kicked on fine.
It seemed like a mechanical positioning issue on the switch itself. Hoping it doesn't happen again but it seems to be a common problem so I'm guessing it's on a lot of units.
Ultimately, after checking and trying everything else, I just had to FORCE it into the on position, and then it kicked on fine.
It seemed like a mechanical positioning issue on the switch itself. Hoping it doesn't happen again but it seems to be a common problem so I'm guessing it's on a lot of units.
Just a couple months later, this "fix" no longer works for me. Switch is jimmied in the on position but nothing will fire up.
Try a bit of WD40, it sometimes loosens the switch and won't hurt anything.
