Bebe Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 Just noticed for the last couple of days that my pool pump is still running after it is scheduled to shut off. I have an Aqualink RS8 and cleared the system memory this morning but the pump is still running. I also went to the outside controls and tried to put it on service but it does not shut off when I change from auto to service mode. The only way I have been able to get the pump to cut off is shutting off the power. Is there something else I can try before I have to call for a pool repair? Is it possible that my Aqualink is on the blitz? Thanks for any suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Clown Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 Sounds like you have a relay that is sticking. Replace the filter pump relay. Do you by any chance have a ant problem around the out door control panel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bebe Posted January 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 No there are not any ants around the control panel, but I will try the filter pump relay and see what happens. Thanks for the response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Clown Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Reason I ask is sometimes ants can get into the actual relay and crawl on or around the relay contactor at just the right time, and they get squished. their body's act like wielding rod and weld the contactors together, preventing the relay from opening or shutting off. I see it all the time. Locate the relay that is sticking and give it a (not hard, but a firm) "smack" with the butt end of a screwdriver, it should click off. It may even work fine from that point or it may not. If you decide not to replace, that's fine but just remember, the contactors are no longer nice and smooth, they are jagged now and will do it again eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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