Waterways Power Defender 270 control panel knob not working

Chipley3059 · May 21, 2024

I turned off my pump while swapping out the filters today and when I went to turn it back on, it says it’s in “service mode” and won’t change to any other modes (run, off, schedule, etc). The knob turns but nothing changes.

Doesn’t look like the knob can be just pulled off and inspected. Hard to tell but possible there is moisture in the control panel… where the RUN light is it looks like there might be condensation.

Tips? Suggestions? Can I just replace the knob? The control panel?

1poolman1 · May 22, 2024

Chipley3059 said:
I turned off my pump while swapping out the filters today and when I went to turn it back on, it says it’s in “service mode” and won’t change to any other modes (run, off, schedule, etc). The knob turns but nothing changes.

Doesn’t look like the knob can be just pulled off and inspected. Hard to tell but possible there is moisture in the control panel… where the RUN light is it looks like there might be condensation.

Tips? Suggestions? Can I just replace the knob? The control panel?

While the control is electronic, the switch actually uses copper contacts. Spin the knob around a few times. Sometimes cleans the contacts. If not PM me.

Chipley3059 · May 22, 2024

1poolman1 said:
While the control is electronic, the switch actually uses copper contacts. Spin the knob around a few times. Sometimes cleans the contacts. If not PM me.

I tried spinning it both directions several times. I pushed down while turning, pulled up while turning. All other buttons work, but not the dial.

I found the “user interface” as it’s called and can replace it… but since I am also replacing the bottom assembly of my filter housing due to a crack (it’s been a bad few days), I don’t want to spend money I don’t need to.

I’ll pm you.

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Waterways Power Defender 270 control panel knob not working

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