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Discussion in 'General Hardware' started by cjlpn, Dec 27, 2009.

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    Waste tank is not shutting off when full. What could cause this?
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    cjlpn, Dec 27, 2009
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    Could be a faulty or dirty float switch.
    Also check the fuse.

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    M Ellis, Dec 27, 2009
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    bad float , what type of machine? Or ground wire came undone
    Nick Nellos, Dec 27, 2009
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    when the portys get to dirty they do that time to clean :)
    johntalley, Dec 27, 2009
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    Is it in a TM?

    Carpet fiber can keep the float from lifting enough to activate.
    Davey Cracker, Dec 28, 2009
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    I have even had the wires pull lose on the sensor from the front of the dump tank.
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    Same as above..... Leave your tank top off and while the machine is running and lift the float switch. If it turns the machine off then its not a problem with the float but more than likely you are getting to much foam and need to use some defoamer.

    If it does not shut off:
    Pull the lead wire off from the waste tank to see if it cuts off the machine. If it does then it will be a problem in your float more than likely. Buy a new one.
    Jason Whaley, Dec 28, 2009
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