Calvin1649
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All,
I purchased this heater used, so no warranty. It worked great for about a month but now I am having some intermittent trouble with it.
When it's malfunctioning, the unit will turn itself on and off about every second or so. The on/off cycle is very steady and seems unaffected by how much water is coming out of the faucet. I can make it stay on by slowly turning the temperature dial down until the light stays on. This, however results in very tepid water, sometimes I have to turn it all the way down. Also keep in mind, I keep the temp dial a little over half way during normal operation so it's not like I'm trying to boil clams while I shower!
Here's what I've checked.
Has anyone esle fixed a simialr problem?
I'm thinking it's either a faulty flow sensor ($60) or a faulty control unit board ($250 - Ouch!). Both parts are non-refundable, of course. So I'd like to get some better odds against making a $310 mistake..plus shipping!
Thanks in advance!
I purchased this heater used, so no warranty. It worked great for about a month but now I am having some intermittent trouble with it.
When it's malfunctioning, the unit will turn itself on and off about every second or so. The on/off cycle is very steady and seems unaffected by how much water is coming out of the faucet. I can make it stay on by slowly turning the temperature dial down until the light stays on. This, however results in very tepid water, sometimes I have to turn it all the way down. Also keep in mind, I keep the temp dial a little over half way during normal operation so it's not like I'm trying to boil clams while I shower!
Here's what I've checked.
- Hot waterflow at either tub is about 2Gal per min
- Impeller/propeller thing-do that senses water flow spins freely and constantly at any hot water flow over a trickle.
- Wiring is done to spec and voltage to both circuits checks out (keep in mind this thing worked for a month just fine)
Has anyone esle fixed a simialr problem?
I'm thinking it's either a faulty flow sensor ($60) or a faulty control unit board ($250 - Ouch!). Both parts are non-refundable, of course. So I'd like to get some better odds against making a $310 mistake..plus shipping!
Thanks in advance!