Pump controller ionic system

[Salan]

Most ionics welded threaded things in the tanks are 3/4 inch it doesn’t look like an ionics float switch to me but maybe there export version is  different to  the uk versions ???

I would try a pair of gas pliers and gently try unscrewing it anti clockwise both bits are plastic so it shouldn’t be corroded 

Will definitely try both your methods and update you guys. You guys are saviour's tonight. I will let you know once I have it outside. So far managed to get the tank filled for tonight and ready for tomorrows work. 

 

[Salan]

Using vise grips will add better leverage to unscrew it 

Does it look like this 

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No idea yet..I havent managed to open it. But once I do I will let you know. Thanks @Apw1210

 

[Pjj]

Worst case scenario fill the tank and keep an eye on it once it gets towards full turn it off manually , that would keep you working until you can get a replacement   

 

[Salan]

Worst case scenario fill the tank and keep an eye on it once it gets towards full turn it off manually , that would keep you working until you can get a replacement   

That's how I managed to do it to tonight ...I kept an eye and switched off manually.

 

[ched999uk]

If you can't get the old one out can you drill a new hole (no idea on that material) and fit a new different type float switch? As some have said it's probably a plastic welded boss so don't apply any releasing oil to it as things like WD40 may cause the plastic to expand making the situation worse. 

Good Luck and let us know how you get on.

Just curious, in your country do window cleaners have regular 'rounds' like visit same customer every 4 or 8 weeks or is it more a call when people want windows cleaned about once a year? 

 

[Salan]

If you can't get the old one out can you drill a new hole (no idea on that material) and fit a new different type float switch? As some have said it's probably a plastic welded boss so don't apply any releasing oil to it as things like WD40 may cause the plastic to expand making the situation worse. 

Good Luck and let us know how you get on.

Just curious, in your country do window cleaners have regular 'rounds' like visit same customer every 4 or 8 weeks or is it more a call when people want windows cleaned about once a year? 

Thanks for the advice.

Basically the client will call you when they feel like. However I have a few expatriates who have organized rounds every 3 months. Also commercial building are much better for having rounds than residential. Everyday is a new day. However I have other things going on such as carpet cleaning and sofa cleaning. 

 

[Geoffrey birtle]

Thank you so much for your input @Apw1210

I am praying nothing else has given up. I had some work that I was doing today and tomorrow, hope I can finish it up as soon as it's fixed.I will keep you posted in the morning.

For future however I think I might need one for emergency.

I had problems filling my tank once and purchased a replacement water solenoid fitted it still didnt work so then purchased a float switch and whilst replacing found a loose conection between the float switch and the fill solenoid which was caused by crimped wiring conections on the top of the tank which was making the electrical feed to the valve open so it would not fill had the same fault return 2 to 3 months later crimped connections crap but sorted