[JackieW]

I have a ''Liquid logic pump flow controller'' from Gardiner's that I am setting up with a Flojet pump.

I have wired it up in a box but when I switch it on, the pump doesn't work. I have tested the voltage coming from the controller and it is off and intermittently on corresponding to the 'red PS' light being lit and briefly going off.


What am I doing wrong....Again.

[Alex Gardiner]

I have a ''Liquid logic pump flow controller'' from Gardiner's that I am setting up with a Flojet pump.

I have wired it up in a box but when I switch it on, the pump doesn't work. I have tested the voltage coming from the controller and it is off and intermittently on corresponding to the 'red PS' light being lit and briefly going off.


What am I doing wrong....Again.

Just to re-state the basics:

The Red and and Black wire from the controller gets wired in to the positive and negative terminals on the battery. The brown wire from the controller gets wired into the wire coming from the pressure switch and the blue wire from the controller gets wired into the other wire from the the pump body.

If this is all correct then the most likely reason that the pump is not working and the PS message is showing is one of the following:

1. Check that the pump is able to pump freely - make sure that if you have a hose connected that it does not have an end-stop connector on it which is preventing the flow. If it is able to pump freely then go onto step 2
2. The controller needs the flow rate turning up. To do this press the UP button until it gets to about 80. This may trigger the pump on. If it does not then go on to step 3
2. The controller needs the calibration setting increasing. To do this press the Up and Enter button until 'CAL appears. Then increase the setting value until the pump turns on. This would usually be set at about 30-40. Once the correct value has been reached then press the enter button to set the value.

[JackieW]

Thanks for answering.
Wires are correct.
 
Just have an open hose connected to the pump outlet, no valves, no poles or brushes or hozelocks etc.

Controller is analogue not digital and have tried turning both dials in all directions.

Have a strainer on inlet side of pump, don't know if that should make a difference as to its orientation. It is full of water with a little bubble of air in it.

[Alex Gardiner]

Thanks for answering.
Wires are correct.
 
Just have an open hose connected to the pump outlet, no valves, no poles or brushes or hozelocks etc.

Controller is analogue not digital and have tried turning both dials in all directions.

Have a strainer on inlet side of pump, don't know if that should make a difference as to its orientation. It is full of water with a little bubble of air in it.

What you will need to do is to check through a few things. First of all connect the pump directly to the battery terminals to check that it is working OK without a controller. Then if it is follow these steps:

1. Turn up the flow to maximum.
2. Starting at maximum gradually turn down the shut-off setting dial until the pump should start.

If it does not start then check which lights are illuminated on the unit.

[Cliff perkins]

Ive sucked on the outlet pipe to get mine going before
Just a thought
I take it you can hear the pump working when you turn it on ?

[JackieW]

Sorted. Doh! 

No power to the pump. Using those snap shut cable connectors (that came with the pump I think) and I obviously didn't fit them correctly. Cut them off and now used electrical strip connectors, the ones with two screws.

Next thing is I think I need to refit my strainer in a flat position as opposed to on its side. Is that correct?

Thanks for help.

[Mike #1]

if you mean the seperate mesh strainer unit it should not matter mate , as i have my streambox turned on its side to fit in back of my truck , Water will pump straight through as normal which ever way strainer is . MIKE