Gardiner backpack malfunction

[El Sombrero]

The variable flow control stopped working today after I took it up a kerb, the backpack still works but only on full whack. Anyone had this issue and, before I start opening things up, is it repairable?

 

[Deleted member 257]

Pretty sure you can buy replacements from gardiner, or modify a pwm off eBay to fit. 

 

[dan2016]

It could be the flow control or it could be the mains switch

 

[dan2016]

Spares here

http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pure-water-systems/portable-systems/backpack-spares-v3.html


If you order a flow control I would order a mains switch too, or disconnect the terminals on the mains switch, switch the cables from position 1 to Position 2 and vice versa. They you will def know if switch or flow control

 

[Dave B]

Probably a bad connection on the rocker switch or the pwm

Undo 6 phillips screws on the bottom and have a look for any wires not connected

If it is that it should be pretty obvious from a quick look

 

[Dabber]

I had exactly the  same problem a few months back.The wire from the controller to the battery had come loose.Contacted Gardiners and they sent me a new controller and I resoldered the red wire to the battery.No further problems.

They said  that once that wiring comes loose the controller will need replacing.

Hope that helps.

You will need to inspect inside to confirm though.

dabber