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Re: Sundance FLO error - 2000 Altamar

Posted By: n1oty
Date: Wednesday, 28 June 2006, at 3:09 p.m.

In Response To: Re: Sundance FLO error - 2000 Altamar (MikeZ)

Sundance uses a standard Harwil brand flow switch. So do some other tub manufacturers. They tend to last a few years. If this flow switch has any age to it, I'd suggest replacing it. It is not very expensive. Then you'll have complete peace of mind.

The theory of operation behind the Harwil flow switch is simple. A reed switch is embedded in the plastic stem. A magnet is affixed to the flexible metal piece. When the water flows. the flexible metal with the magnet is pressed firmly against the plastic stem with it's embedded reed switch. Any time a reed switch comes into contact with a magnetic field, the switch contacts close.

John

: I think everything is working now. I FINALLY
: got ahold of someone who would help me at
: the dealer (they seem very excited about
: scheduleing visits, but helping over the
: phone is just not thier thing). I found out
: what and where the flow switch is located
: and unhooked the wires from it. As soon as i
: did this the FLO message went away and every
: thing was operational. i then removed the
: flow switch and cleaned it off becuase i had
: a 'dusty film' on the metal tab. i then
: reinserted it and hooked the wires back up.
: the message reappeared. soooo i then turned
: the switch about 90 degrees in it's threads.
: the FLO message went away. i then turned it
: back so that the arrow on switch pointed in
: the water flow direction and everything is
: still working throughout the night and today
: (Huraaaaaahhhhhh....knock on all the wood i
: can find). i even fiddled with lowering the
: temp over night because that brought the FLO
: message everytime prior to fiddling with the
: flow switch. the temp of the tub lowered
: without any messages or issues. I don't know
: how the flow switch works, but after i
: cleaned it and swivled it in its threads a
: bit, the messages is gone. Can anyone
: explain this. could it really be fixed or
: have I just bought myself time before i have
: to buy a new switch?

: I'm a little gun shy on celebrating at this
: point.

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