Tuesday, August 17, 2010

General Ionics Valve or Tank Replacement

The General Ionics valve and tank are proprietary in design.
Many key parts of the valve ( like main piston and seal kit ) are proprietary, and available only from a General Ionics dealer. NOTE: Their new name is Puronics.
The tank will not accept any "standard" valve.
The Ionics tank has smaller opening and finer thread, and will ONLY work with another General Ionics valve.
Our recommendation is: Purchase a New TANK, and a new VALVE ( any Fleck ) and you can re-use the media ( resin ) and the Brine Tank from the old Ionics system.
See Replacement Tanks here:
See Replacement Fleck valves here:
http://www.softnerparts.com/category/1100.fleck/

Sorry we can not provide repair parts you might need for this valve.
It shares a few parts with standard Fleck Valves, but all the "key" parts are proprietary in design, to force you to use Ionics Dealer for all Service.

Error Codes Sears, GE, NorthStar Timers

*** Error Code 01, 02, 03 or 04 can be the SWITCH, the wiring connection to the switch and back of circuit board,
OR
it could be a weak motor
OR it could be "drag" on the motor because the Rotor Disc is worn
OR it could be the Seal Kit and Rotor Disc need replacing.
* It's not "cut and dry".
Any or a combination of these can be the reason.
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Error Codes mean the circuit board is not getting the "signal" from the switch ( that is riding the Cam Gear ) that it has reach the next Cycle in the proper amount of time.
The circuit board is telling the motor to turn ... sending it power, and the circuit board is programmed to wait for the next "signal" from the switch only so long before it will "sense" there is a problem.
Result is you see an Error Code.
I always recommend checking each component involved, starting with the switch.
Best case, you've got a loose connection in your wiring or the switch is bad.
Worst case, you need a new motor, rotor and seal kit.
** Wiring harness is critical, so be careful inspect the connections to the Switch or Motor ( if it is failing to move ) as there could be a poor connection.
Problem can be corrision of the harness or the pins on the back of the PWA ( timer ) circuit board.
This could include a "cold soldier" joint at the pins where they "attach" to the circuit board.
* All the items and prices can be found on our website.
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