[ants]

I'm having a problem with my ionics flow controller,it will only run at full power when switched on at the dial.
I bought a new one but when I fitted it it still did the same.

I rang ionics for advice they said thats strange and gave me the number of a local firm that carry out work for them [65 miles away].

I rang them they said thats strange, if you want to pop it in we can look at it for you,we charge £35 p/h.

Has anyone any ideas what it could be?

[Mike #1]

IMHO they are both knackered the problem is with the flow controller get on the phone and tell them you want something sorting ASAP .

I had a controller from Pure freedom  go like that and it had to be replaced , You may get a better answer later on but surely you can fit another controller from someone with far better customer service . Mike

[Rayleigh Window Cleaning Services]

I had this a while back, got on my nerves so I fitted my own controller to the system, problem sorted.

It could be a bad earth, faulty wiring to the connection box under the pump dials. Could not detect what my problem was.

Do you have an auto electrician local who could have look?

Steve

[ants]

IMHO they are both knackered the problem is with the flow controller get on the phone and tell them you want something sorting ASAP .

I had a controller from Pure freedom  go like that and it had to be replaced , You may get a better answer later on but surely you can fit another controller from someone with far better customer service . Mike

I think their lack of interest to be fair is I bought it 2nd hand

[ants]

I had this a while back, got on my nerves so I fitted my own controller to the system, problem sorted.

It could be a bad earth, faulty wiring to the connection box under the pump dials. Could not detect what my problem was.

Do you have an auto electrician local who could have look?

Steve

That's a good idea I never thought about an auto electrition
Cheers.

[Tom White]

Bin the controller, re-wire the pressure switch back up on the flow controller and just work with a man's flow.

Best thing we did was not to replace our flow controllers when they knackered.

Ok, I'm exaggerating; I've done better things, but we prefer not working with a flow controller.  Lots here work this way.

[James john]

Just a thought but have you calibrated it properly?

If not then this may be the problem?

[ants]

Just a thought but have you calibrated it properly?

If not then this may be the problem?

I dont think you calibrate the dial controllers,ionics never mentioned it if you do

[ants]

Bin the controller, re-wire the pressure switch back up on the flow controller and just work with a man's flow.

Best thing we did was not to replace our flow controllers when they knackered.

Ok, I'm exaggerating; I've done better things, but we prefer not working with a flow controller.  Lots here work this way.

I hate it on full power Tosh,worked with it like that for the last 3 months.
Its just to messy.
Obviously Im not a real man

[Tom White]

Its just to messy.

I bet your OCD kicks into overdrive when it rains; that must mean things are really messy.

It's water, not grease!

[ants]

I dont think a lot of the customers like gallons of water outside their front door,and why use more water than you have to.
Also I dont think it does as good a job when the flows on too high,its too hard to control.
Also when its on hot the pressure blows the joints to easily.
But otherwise it's good

[Jonny 87]

I dont think a lot of the customers like gallons of water outside their front door,and why use more water than you have to.
Also I dont think it does as good a job when the flows on too high,its too hard to control.
Also when its on hot the pressure blows the joints to easily.
But otherwise it's good

I'm the same.

I can work fine with water on full blast, but I much prefer about half pressure. Any more is just a waste and harder to controll.

[Tom White]

I always operate on the principle that if a little bit is good, loads more is better.

But I am an alcoholic, so maybe you're best ignoring me.

Rinsing is fast as 'flip' with a fast flow though.

[♠Winp®oClean♠]

Bin the controller, re-wire the pressure switch back up on the flow controller and just work with a man's flow.

Best thing we did was not to replace our flow controllers when they knackered.

Ok, I'm exaggerating; I've done better things, but we prefer not working with a flow controller.  Lots here work this way.

Terrible advice!

Another one who can't set a controller up!

[Tom White]

Terrible advice!

Another one who can't set a controller up!

Nope, it's not terrible advice; if it were, so many wouldn't be doing it.  Fast flow means you work faster, which isn't a problem if you're confident in your ability.

If you're not confident you'll waste a lot of water and not be as quick.

[windowswashed]

I use a high flow of water so I have to work quickly. If the flow is too low it feels like waiting for xmas to come !!! Don't bother with flow controller

[♠Winp®oClean♠]

Terrible advice!

Another one who can't set a controller up!

Nope, it's not terrible advice; if it were, so many wouldn't be doing it.  Fast flow means you work faster, which isn't a problem if you're confident in your ability.

If you're not confident you'll waste a lot of water and not be as quick.

So If I advise someone to quit smoking, that would be terrible advice- as so many do it??

No, still terrible advice. I can work as fast as anyone with an "optimum" flow. Been using a controller for about 6 years without issue, I also understand how to set it up, how it works & what it's designed to do.

Full flow means mega splash back, wasted water, more battery power consumption etc etc- basically, just completely unnecessary!

[ants]

Have you any idea what might be wrong with it then?

[♠Winp®oClean♠]

Have you any idea what might be wrong with it then?

Don't know anything about Ionics controller units, mine's a varistream- however, seen as though the new one does the same, it's my guess that it's not a controller fault but most probably a power/connection fault somewhere. I would check all connections & any fuses. Maybe give any connectors a clean etc. Cold, damp weather will find any weakness along the line.

[ants]

Ok.
Thanks for your advice,will give it a go at the weekend.