Osmolator 3155 - Problem, Red led lit, Audible Sound On

[ronone10]

Bought a used osmolator and it was tested before I paid for it. I decided to give it a bath, clean the parts. Now, when I plug in the controller, the red led light 'too high' is on and so is the warning sound.

According to the manual, it could be:

a) too much water - nope, running it dry
b) water level increased because you inserted your hand - no again
c) float ring of the sensor was turned 180 degrees during last cleaning. - not sure what this means, I didn't touch the float sensor, only the operating sensor. I pulled it out of the plastic holder and cleaned it.
d) safety sensor or controller is defective - I hope it isn't the controller. I don't know how to check the safety sensor.

Any suggestions on what is wrong?

 

[phil519]

red light on means your float sensor has been tripped. Make sure it's not stuck or something. Choice C is incase someone put the float sensor back on upside down.

 

[rvitko]

There is a C clip at the top of the post the float is on, it can be removed and rotated 180 degrees. The other possibility is there is a magnetic field near the float switch or controller.

 

[ronone10]

Thanks for the advice. After leaving it unplugged for 24 hours, I plugged it in and the audible sound stopped. It is working now. Strange, not sure what happened but the next time I have an electronic issue, I plan to unplug the device for at least 24 hours...

 

[rvitko]

My guess would be it will recur, probably a ballast or something nearby is emitting a magnetic field, watch for the alarm coinciding with a set of lights or some other device turning on.