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Frequently Asked Questions / problem with cycle sensor
« on: September 16, 2019, 02:10:09 PM »
I have 2 wells and so I ordered 2 cycle sensors. I hooked up the first sensor to my well. It rapidly flashes 0.00 with no response from any of the control buttons. The troubleshooting guide says this means the pump is not running.
I remove the cycle sensor and the pump runs just fine. I put the second cycle sensor in the circuit and everything is fine. I set up the sensor and it is working as advertised.
What is the problem with the first cycle sensor? I don't want to try to install it in my second well until I know what is wrong.
I understand that when the well runs dry there is a drop in the pumps amperage draw and that sends the sensor into DRY and shuts down the power. What kind of drop in amperage actually happens when the well goes dry if you are seeing 5.80 amps when running normally?
I remove the cycle sensor and the pump runs just fine. I put the second cycle sensor in the circuit and everything is fine. I set up the sensor and it is working as advertised.
What is the problem with the first cycle sensor? I don't want to try to install it in my second well until I know what is wrong.
I understand that when the well runs dry there is a drop in the pumps amperage draw and that sends the sensor into DRY and shuts down the power. What kind of drop in amperage actually happens when the well goes dry if you are seeing 5.80 amps when running normally?