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wfp master

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backpack switch problem
« on: February 04, 2025, 11:15:16 am »
had problems with my backpack not switching on.   the wires for flow control  had broken off.  got it working again but cant switch it off after everything is connected up. i have 1 red wire from switch not connected to anything  but dont know where it goes. i have to disconnect from battery to switch it off. not sure if it goes to 1 of  pump wires. thanks

Scottish Cleaning Service

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Re: backpack switch problem
« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2025, 11:20:47 am »
What backpack are you talking about?

wfp master

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Re: backpack switch problem
« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2025, 11:28:13 am »
 old gardeners one had it a good while  cant mind the name of it. yellow 1 with blue base.

wfp master

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Re: backpack switch problem
« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2025, 12:01:52 pm »
1 red wire from switch  goes to positive on battery. the other red has the the fuse on it is not connected to anything.

Scottish Cleaning Service

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Re: backpack switch problem
« Reply #4 on: February 04, 2025, 12:32:20 pm »

AuRavelling79

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Re: backpack switch problem
« Reply #5 on: February 04, 2025, 12:49:31 pm »
had problems with my backpack not switching on.   the wires for flow control  had broken off.  got it working again but cant switch it off after everything is connected up. i have 1 red wire from switch not connected to anything  but dont know where it goes. i have to disconnect from battery to switch it off. not sure if it goes to 1 of  pump wires. thanks

If you want to cure the symptom then put a switch in the battery lead that you take off to stop it?
It's a game of three halves!

wfp master

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Re: backpack switch problem
« Reply #6 on: February 04, 2025, 01:42:41 pm »
thanks for the replies.  got it sorted took inline fuse out & connected wires together without fuse. fuse was not blown so dont know why it never worked.

Ched

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Re: backpack switch problem
« Reply #7 on: February 04, 2025, 04:59:41 pm »
thanks for the replies.  got it sorted took inline fuse out & connected wires together without fuse. fuse was not blown so dont know why it never worked.
Do not run without a fuse. If there is a fault, the fuse is there to protect things as the battery has enough energy to set fire to wiring. Reconnect the fuse asap.
The diagram is here https://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/media/wysiwyg/Backpack_v3_Wiring_for_Backpacks_Sold_After_20-10-2021.jpg
Not sure if they have one for pre 2021 but it should give you an idea to enable you to follow wires and check all is good.

Simon Trapani

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Re: backpack switch problem
« Reply #8 on: February 04, 2025, 10:17:51 pm »
thanks for the replies.  got it sorted took inline fuse out & connected wires together without fuse. fuse was not blown so dont know why it never worked.
Do you ride a horse too?

As said, don’t use without the fuse ffs.