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Ok, the 2nd broken switch was actually a repaired switch with epoxy after it broke. Remember I bought this switch after the 1st broke, installed it BEFORE I got the rotor seal kit, and it broke.
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Yes, cam is turning the correct clockwise way. both broke the same way. I understand the design, the tapered groove which should slowly press the switch down, but i am at a loss.

Basically same setup and switch as in the pics in this link...

http://www.terrylove.com/forums/showthread.php?34240-Kenmore-water-softner-Water-going-in-drain-pipe-continuously

i replaced with the exact same switch. Here is the pic. I just got my entire seal kit, replaced rotor seal and orings like stated in earlier post, put new switch on, it made it a few clicks then...

Thanks for the quick reply... I am confused, what does the rotor seal do?
How would that affect the switch breaking?

Thanks......

My Kenmore softener was consistently running. After looking, I noticed the white tab on the microswitch had broken off. I ordered a new one, installed, and the white tab broke off right away. I...