JBJ ATO Switch Problem

[mike31154]

What's one of these units worth? Do you have a photo of the internals? Without a schematic or functional diagram of how the circuit works, I doubt that it's worth trying to get the controller repaired, let alone stabbing in the dark trying to clean it or look for a faulty component without proper test equipment. It will probably cost more to fix than a new one and I'd hesitate to trust the thing if I have to fiddle around trying to clean the circuit board or look for a cold solder joint visually. Sorry if I'm not much help or very encouraging, but sometimes it's just better to move on and get a new unit.

Yup it is sometimes better to get a new one but some people like to fix things and you could replace every componet one the board for less than what it costs to get a new one. YOu can buy the float switchs seporatly but if you want the controler you have to buy the whole kit. I believe it is a single layer board and putting a bit of presure on each component will not take much time its probably on the front side where the cold solder is or the corosion was. poroxide will remove the corosion on the solder. I have equipment my self but I am not driving down to summerland to pickup and deliver. I have scopes meters temp controled soldering iron most of it I would have to dig it out and unpack it. I do not have a workshop here or even a garage to work out of. Is this not what DIY is for I do have a spare DIY ATO unit I just have to make an adapter for it insted of running the controler off a computer power supply I will adapt a wall unit.

Bill