AquaFlo Short Cycling / Control Instability

Pump starts and stops repeatedly within short intervals without user input.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Loose power connection causing intermittent voltage, Faulty pressure or flow switch (if equipped), Overly sensitive thermal protection, Defective AquaFlo control board

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn off power at the breaker before inspecting wiring.

  • Inspect power connections: Tighten all line and neutral connections at the pump terminal block and sub‑panel.
  • Check for overheating: Feel the motor housing after a short run (carefully). If extremely hot, the thermal protector may be cycling due to overload or poor ventilation.
  • Bypass external controls: Temporarily disconnect external automation or pressure switches and run the pump directly from its own controller to see if cycling stops.
  • Monitor with clamp meter: Measure current draw during operation. Large fluctuations may indicate internal motor or drive issues requiring replacement.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

AquaFlo Digital Control Board
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