Fafco Reversed Sensor Logic or Miswired Sensors

Solar system runs at night, cooling the pool instead of heating it.

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Possible Causes

Pool and roof sensors swapped on Fafco controller terminals, Roof sensor mounted in a warm location at night (e.g., near attic vent), Incorrect controller mode setting

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Turn off power before changing sensor wiring.

  • Check mode: Ensure the controller is set to HEAT mode, not COOL or special modes that might run at night.
  • Compare readings: At night, the roof should be cooler than the pool. If the controller shows the opposite, the sensors may be swapped.
  • Swap sensor leads: At the controller, swap the pool and roof sensor wires to their correct terminals and secure them.
  • Relocate roof sensor: If the roof sensor is near a warm vent or light source, move it to a representative spot on the Fafco panels.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Fafco Temperature Sensor Harness
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