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Originally Posted by leon
Good morning to all.
I have a Solenoid connected on a Auto fill water line to a swimming pool which should kick in when the water level drops and then stop when it reaches the right water level.
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Hi leon,
Just to be sure : Are you sure it's a solenoid as opposed to a perhaps a (heavy duty) microswitch, which also might be used in such an application? A picture perhaps and/or the specs from the unit you purchased.
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Originally Posted by leon
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There is power coming from the control box, I know that much as the testing light comes on when it is ready to fill the pool and then it promptly blows to 10Amp fuse when the solenoid is suppose to kick in. 
It is a 24 volt unit |
It sounds as if there is a short in the circuit wiring or solenoid itself. An electrician or tech would be a good place to start or if you are e-savy and have a multimeter
and the device is unplugged and completely removed from the circuit there are some tests possible. Post an image of the device in situ and an image of the solenoid name plate or model number which may be on the body of the device,
without unplugging it, unless you are supremely confident of your electrical/electronic skills.
Yes it probably is 24V as you say, but you never know what's nearby: perhaps a 240V AC relay or circuitry ....
Careful
Best
JA