*twitch*
Aircon open again to look at the fault on the water outlet
The drain "Solenoid" isn't opening.
I have it in quotes because i noticed the cable has 5 wires in. Must have position feedback then. Or is proportional control......
No. It's an "off the shelf" geared stepper motor that's turning a plastic wheel 90 degrees, which, via a cable is pulling the sprung plunger. I doubt it's doing any finesse work. it's just, open, or close.....
Anyway. the stepper is vibrating when you run it. but not turning. has holding force as well when you try and manually turn the shaft.
So. 2 options.
Phase dead in motor - OK. can replace (if i can get one) and fix it!
Phase dead on control board..... FUCK!
It's rebranded chinese import stuff.... There's no details on what they are or if I can get new boards >.<
On plus side... I think I can just run it as is for now. i think the plunger is just used while it's switched off to stop things blowing in. It's not complaining that the motor is disconnected o.o
Jencen - Please don't call me Derg
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