Heliocol Incorrect Sensor Placement or Wiring Reversal

Solar system runs at night or on cloudy days, cooling the pool instead of heating it.

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Possible Causes

Pool and solar sensors wired to wrong terminals, Solar sensor installed in shade, Controller configured with reversed sensor roles, Faulty sensor causing inverted readings

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn off power to the controller before changing wiring.

  • Verify sensor wiring: Confirm that the pool sensor is connected to the pool terminals and the roof sensor to the solar terminals on the controller.
  • Check sensor locations: Ensure the solar sensor is on the roof near the Heliocol panels and the pool sensor is in the pool plumbing, not reversed.
  • Review controller settings: In the setup menu, verify that the controller is using the correct sensor inputs for solar control logic.
  • Test sensor readings: Compare displayed pool and solar temperatures to actual conditions. Replace any sensor with obviously incorrect readings.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Solar Roof Temperature Sensor
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