Fix your Pentair Pool Valve Actuator for under $1. (Compool CVA-24 bad limit switch).
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- čas přidán 22. 03. 2020
- This video shows how to fix a Pentair pool valve actuator by replacing the interior limit switches.
Here are the parts:
AmazonUS: amzn.to/2WDD6Dq
AmazonUK: amzn.to/33QZriN
This is the valve unit (hopefully you won't need to replace it): amzn.to/2y3zH6Q
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I don't normally comment on videos - but this has fixed my parents pool solar heating. The actuator was not turning...turns out the switch was not connected properly. Didn't even have to replace - thanks to your video I managed to fix it all. Saved me hundreds of dollars for replacement part and install for parts plus install (and call out fee)!
Thank you sooooo much!
I called the installer of my solar system and after a quick troubleshooting over the phone, which basically was turning the switch toggle between on1, on2 and off, he told me most likely I needed to replace the actuator or control. The fee for actuator replacement was $340 plus a travel fee of $3/mile. I removed the cover and noticed one switch terminal was slightly bent. After straightening out the terminal, presto the actuator started working. Warm water started entering the pool. You saved me well over $400 today. If the switches fail one day, at least now I know how to replace them.. Thanks so much for your video boss!!
DUDE!!!! Holly sh!t it worked exactly as you showed. Saved me $142. Thank you thank you thank you.
Note to viewers - the switch might not be the whole problem. I have replaced my switches a few times over the years - I just replace them all every few years. What I have noticed is that the spade connector can be kind of loose and loses its connection. I just replaced 6 today and after replacement tested all of them and they are working fine. A new switch with a faulty connection will fail again, so I used some tiny needle nose pliers to crimp the female end of the spade connector to make a tight fit electrically. I am confident this will extend the length of time between switch replacements.
Tom- your comment about a loose spade connection solved my problem. Thanks for chiming in. Of course, I also ordered a bunch of these limit switches too, because it sounds like they will fail eventually.
I replaced my switch last summer and have to do it again now. I have a hunch you're dead on. Thanks both of you for helping us diy'ers!
Many thanks, Robert. Brilliant video. I just came across it today. I am sick of pool companies charging hundreds of dollars for simple fixes. Keep it up!
My actuator stopped working and my local pool company would only replace the whole unit. They were going to charge about $250. I purchased the switch and it worked. Thank you so much for this video!
Thank you so much for taking the time to post this! My pool company quoted me $551.28 to replace the two actuators and, following your video, they now work perfectly for just over $8 (the switches came in a package of ten.)
Thank you for taking the time to document this amazing fix! My switches will be delivered tomorrow and I was able to manually return the valve to the correct position in the interim in less than 10 minutes. It's 103 degrees today, so having a working pool is important.
Great video and info. Replaced one switch and the actuator is working fine. Thanks for taking time to enlighten us all.
Excellent video. I had already taken the actuator apart and was looking for a source for the switches. This video explained everything in great detail and provided me a great link for purchasing.
Awesome!!! Thank you so much! I just bought a house with a pool and, of course, the first time we turned on the spa, the whole thing emptied. My husband was so proud when I diagnosed the problem and fixed it for a few bucks!!! I even adjusted the positioning of the valve. Proud mama here. Thanks!
My pool guy (who we really like and trust) was going to charge we $275 (labor included) to replace this valve. I watched the video twice, ordered the parts and after a quick 5 minutes of work I replaced both micro switches and my valve is working again! I spent $7 on a 10 pack of valves, saved $268 and can do the repair 4 more times!
Funny story, I actually showed this to my pool guy (who I also really like and trust) and he said "Huh, I had no idea".
Thank you so much for this video. I had already replaced an actuator a few years ago. The other one failed this week. With your help ( and links) i diagnosed a failed limit switch. This was super helpful.
I first thought my issue was with the programing but found out one of the automated valves wasn't working (rule 1, check mechanicals first). Popped valve top and indeed the limit switches were wonky. Just finished replacing both switches after amazon order arrived this morning and it works great. Thanks so for such a great and informative vid.
just wanted make sure i drop by to give you a big THANK YOU! i was just about the drop $130 on a new valve actuator, but then found your video and changed only the limit switch and everything is working!!
Wow, Thank You. I just fixed my pool by changing out my limit switches. I love youtube videos, please keep making them.
Thanks so much Robert! I followed this and fixed an actuator that wasn’t working. Total time about 10 minutes, and that included repositioning the ring that stops the actuator in the open position (wasn’t fully open when the actuator stopped). Now it’s perfect! Saved me a lot of money and I know how to do it again if the other actuators fail. Awesome!
Thanks Robert. This turns out to be exactly what was wrong with my 2 year old Valve, what a great fix! Thanks.
Another person that you helped save at least $200! Replaced both load switches, and actuator is back like new. Thank you very much kind sir!
Robert. Can't thank you enough for this video. Was clueless as to why my spa mode flowed into the pool as spillway. Did just as you said. Changed out the switches for $1.50 total and works fine now. Thanks.
Thanks so much for saving me a lot of time and money. This was exactly the issue and the fix was so easy. 5 minutes and done!
Thank for saving us hundreds. Keep posting.
Thank you so much for this video. I ordered the part from Amazon and fixed it under 10 min. It saved me 300$. I could enjoy my spa now.
Just finished my repair on my hot tub actuator. Bought two switches from the Evil Bezos for $14. Five minute repair and works like new, and $325 stayed in my pocket. Thanks for your helpful video!
mine wasnt working, but it was just a bit stiff, took the top off, and it immediately started working. so free fix, thanks for the video of disassembly, I knew it could be opened without breaking anything as a result!
Great Video!!!! I was about to order actuator from Amszon then stumbled across this video. Found one of the limit switches problematic. I went one step ahead and fixed the limit switch myself. It is a delicate part. Resistance across normally closed leads were high, in the order of few Kilo Ohms. I took the contacts out and sanded and put them back, then the resistance became close to zero. And valve started working. Anyway I will get new limit switches and keep them in backup.
I could not believe this would work. So before ordering switches I opened up the valve actuator to check it out and fiddled around with the connections to the switches and, presto, the one that had failed started working again. So the spade connector was kind of loose and tightening with pointy pliers did the job. Fast forward to yesterday, they the switch failed again, found this video for a refresher, got myself a couple of switches mailed order (next day, $7.00/pair on amazon, ready to use, specific for this), installed in 2 min, and valve is working again. This is an amazing "little secret". THANKS!
Robert you save me for buying another valve thank you and hope you have a great holiday and stay safe my friend!!!
You just saved me about $250 - thank you very much! Great video.
This post just saved me $200. In my case, the limit switch was not the problem, rather the post that secures the handle was binding against the housing. By taking the handle and the housing off as noted in this video, I was able to clean and lubricate the post and now everything works. Thank you!
Thank you for posting this WITH the amazon part number link! I don't mind doing stuff like this on my own but I never know how to properly match parts like this. Well done sir!
Thank you for your video. I thaught my actuator was "Kaput" but I follow the instruction on the video and just by checking and moving the connectors, I was able to reactivate the actuator movement. The problem was a bad connexion at both sides because of corrosion.
Seriously, you just saved me hundreds of dollars... thanks for the great video!
Robert. Worked like a charm. Thank you!!!
I just want to drop in and say thank you very much... This video was awesome I was able to troubleshoot my issue and save 350 bucks!!!
You just saved me a bunch of money and headaches, thank you!
THanks for this excellent troubleshooting and huge $$$ saving tip. Happened last night after I used Hot Tub after 1 year of non use... Yay! :-)
Great video! It was very helpful and saved me lot of hassles and money.
Thank you very much.
going to try this fix out this weekend, thanks for the advice.
I replaced both limit switches, worked exactly as the video described. I also had to adjust the upper and lower cams just a bit since the button was slightly larger than the original limit switch button. Thanks for the video!
Thanks Robert.... my American Home Shield warranty insurance doesn't cover any automation equipment, including a valve actuator, just the valve itself. So my pool repair service guy suggested ordering a new actuator online and installing it myself, if I felt comfortable with that. Then I saw your video and have now ordered the limit switches (10 for $6.99), which I'm pretty sure will fix the problem. Thank you!
Robert, great instructional video. Valve now turns as it should. HOWEVER, the water from the hot tub is still draining, very slowly, back into the pool. Any suggestions. Thanks!
@@g92069 It's late for this but the problem is either (1) the diverter valve assembly in the valve directly under the motor or (2) the check valve on the spa.
Thank you! Worked perfectly and super easy!!! You just saved me a few hundred $$$$
Thank you. Mine was not the dip switch, as the pool cleaner accidentally hit the toggle switch to the middle position. Needs to be in the lower position for mine and now works. Thanks!
Thank you!!! you just saved me $200 and some change :-)
Thank you so much for this video. I was able to get mine to worm again :)
Spot on solution. Easy to follow troubleshooting techniques. Saved big money watching this video. CZcams University (YTU) helps again.
Followed instructions but found that I had ice inside the control box. Currently 19 degrees. I used hairdryer and electric blower to dry out the box electric went back to working correctly. Was able to set the valve where it needed to be for freeze mode about 25% open to flow water through all pipes. Thanks.
Thank you bro this helped out a lot !!!!
Work like charm! Thanks!
Worked great!! Thank you so much!!!
WOW this worked. Thank you!
Robert, hope there's a lot of good karma coming your way. Just crimping one of the connections appears to have fixed our problem. Will be ordering some limit switches to have on hand. (side note: wasn't sure what power was going to these switches, but seeing you handle them gave me some idea it wasn't 120v).
Thanks for the great video. I end up with taking out the switch on the right-hand side (lower) and got it to turn to the middle, but back the switch and all is now working.
Chalk up another fixed valve for $2, Robert! Nice. Thanks much…
Really helpful. Thank you!
Robert. Thanks for the video. I followed your instruction, and it still didn't work. If anyone else has this problem, do what I ended up doing. I opened the Pentair control box and VOILA !!! The 3 amp circuit breaker had popped. LOL
Thanks so much for the great video!
Very good vid clip but my question is how do you find the limit switches that need to be replaced?
dood... wth? I follow you on all of your smart home stuff and now when i'm looking around learning how to fix my pentair valve actuator, i find you on a different channel with the exact fix I need? i think the universe just wants me to watch your videos.
Haha, hey Frank, you found my super secret channel!
Thanks a lot! Quick and easy,
Thanks, this fixed my problem! Replaced both switches. One quick question. Does it matter how you connect the wires to the posts? I tried to keep top to bottom positions clear, but started changing them to try to get the handle to stop where I wanted, since after reattaching the handle, the valve was opening and closing 90 degrees off from before. Figured I might have reattached the handle in the wrong position, and was finally able to adjust the handle to match the waterflow. Seems to work despite the cross wiring possibility.
It helped, Thank you and subscribed
Great video! Thank you!!!
Hey dude thanks you saved me a couple hundreds bucks my spa jet motor wasnt working it was stuck on water feature which I never use... I ordered the limit switches which are not one dollar i could find them no where but amazon for 15 bucks for 2. anyway I popped in the new switches and it works fine I now have my jets back wo buying a new motor,, cudos einstein
Direct link to the amazon listing was in the video description: amzn.to/3BLSSOL
@@thehookupshort I hear ya but the ones for 15 bucks are closer to original and you don't have to rip off those tails with the rollers ...money isn't everything were talking small dollars here not huge but I understand
Thanks a lot, saved me $$$
Thank you for saving me 150 bucks!
You are the man thank you very much
Yayyyy thanks for saving me $300!!!!!
Great video. Any idea where you can buy the "nubs" as you called them? One of mine is cracked and I'd hate to have to buy an entire new valve just to replace that.
You saved my ass. Great Thanks!
Great video, gives me a place to start and save $400 :-)
Thank you! Any pointer for a Goldwing gva-24 dripping water on the ground when rotating. Thanks
That was amazing and it worked! The part number supplies me with a bunch of switches so I put a few extras in the switch motor housing! Giddy Up! If you are ever in Las Vegas and need to go sailing, give me a call! Is there a place to send you a few bucks for the tip?
Glad it worked Mark, no need to send a tip.
@@thehookupshort do you have the Amazon link for these limit switches? Didn't see it in video.
Do you have any video showing how to replace the gears in the cva-24
Great video, though I think I have a bigger problem. My actuator sounds like a coffee grinder and if I manually help it move it will stop when it hits either limit switch. Then, if I flip the toggle, it struggles again until I help it move. The motor is hot as heck and has a bit of rust on it. Do you think the whole thing is shot. Can you replace it without draining the pool? I need help as the company that installed all this has really crappy people.
Thank you!
Do you have one that shows how to adjust the valve? I need to divert more flow to the pool and away from the spa during normal operation.
Does Amazon only sell the limit switches in packs of 10? I will buy regardless as I have 5 of these valves. Just curious as to why they sell them in packs of 10. Also, thanks for you videos. My valve just failed and I went to CZcams to see if I could fix it myself and found your videos. I'm now a subscriber! :)
I think they only sell 10 packs because amazon takes a pretty hefty flat fee on low cost sales, so selling 10 helps the seller stay profitable.
Are you knowledgeable on the cp3810 controller? Mine seems to be incorrectly set for a 2 speed pump but i only have a single speed. When selecting 'spa low' it runs for 5 minutes then shuts off.
I replaced the 2 limit valves I just got from Amazon but it's still not turning to the left which is set to ON1. ON2 is all the way to right and I hear the motor. Any idea? I have an empty Spa right now since the ON2 is set to Spa drain. I need it to go to ON1 so the Spa can be filled w/o draining. Any idea?
So did the valve actuator not move, in one direction? I think my valves are turning but something is making the spa drain in a few hours but not fill again until I put it in pool mode.
Thanks for the great video! Do you have a link where to get the replacement switch?
Try Jay Car, RS components or element14
It’s in the video description
Where did you get the replacement limit switches? Thanks
My CB3 - 3A Circuit Breaker for the actuators is tripping. Is that easy to replace? Also how do you tell if it’s bad or if there is a short in the actuator tripping it? Compool 3400.
Any suggestions when the actuator is leaking?
Nice video. Very useful. Can't find the limit switches online...any hints??
parts are linked in the video description
Which switch do you order and from where? Thanks
is this what caused spa to drain by itself and not work to refill?
Could it be the same issue for a Jandy? Mine is making noise like it wants to move but it won’t move
While you have it open, you may as well clean an lube the gears and shaft with some MoS2 (Molybdenum disulfide) Lubricant.
I can’t find the Amazon link. Can you please repost?
what about the o rings under that part? are there o rings? if so how to replace or the part number
You mean under the entire mechanism? The part I mentioned does not need an O-ring.
The items are no longer available on Amazon, is there any place else to get these switches?
The original seller appears to be gone and they've upped the price, but still much cheaper than replacing the valve: amzn.to/3Vl6kUB
Anyone have a link to a manual switch replacement? Mine is rusted out.
Can someone help me? That works fine for me but..it leaks. When I stop the flow going to salt cell, it stops leaking. Looks like it's coming from where screw is. No cracks in anything. Any idea. I'm guessing maybe that membrane you called water proof membrane
It appears that my actuator is working properly (turning the right direction when trying to drain spa to clean it). Took off lid as you showed, and touching one connector to the other made it move. How can I tell if this is why my spa won't drain when the panel is set to drain?
Are upper and lower cams at the same position?
No, they are offset
My pentair valve just spins when in the auto mode. Would that indicate the limit switch failure as described in this video or something else?
Yes, that sounds like a limit switch error
@@thehookupshort thank you. I just noticed I have the Jandy actuator and the switch arm is different. Thank you for the video, huge help and I just ordered a package of switches that look to be the right dimensions and arm structure.
Thank you again. I ordered this part for a 10pk for my Jandy valve. Replaced both and working perfectly! Thanks
So there's no issue with not turning off power before doing this work?
I suppose it's always a good idea, but these are low voltage actuators.
Nope... I wondered the same left it on so I could test it.
I used a multimeter to check for voltage before touching anything. With the toggle switch in the off (center) position, there is no voltage across the switch leads.
if the manual switch won't move it, does that mean the whole actuator needs to be replaced?
Not necessarily. Did you check to see if the valve will move if you touch the wires on the limit switch together?
No. My valve would not turn manually either. I read somewhere that this type does not turn manually. Only way to get manual operation is to remove the whole actuator.
@@thehookupshort I tried touching the wires on the limit switch and no movement. I even tried replacing the switches anyways - no luck. Any suggestinos?
Thanks for sharing this video and appreciate all the additional feedback from others. I'm having trouble finding these microswitches online. Any suggestions? Tried Amazon and they don't have the two prong for the part# SS-5-2T. Other inform on microswitch shows 5A125VAC. Can these be purchased at local pool stores or only online. Any help would be appreciated! -
5A125VAC is fine, these are 24VDC systems running on very low current, so it does not exceed the ratings for those switches.
AmazonUS: amzn.to/2WDD6Dq
AmazonUK: amzn.to/33QZriN
Thanks, the link that you provided is for a Micro Switch with 3 Pins. My switch now only has two prongs. Does it matter if I don't use all three? Really appreciate the help!
@@richbeitter9158 One of the pins will be "normally open", the other will be "normally closed". The 3 pin will work, just put the wires in the same position that they were on the old one.