Pool Pilot Digital display went blank

[Tricky1]

Hi Rollo

When your unit went bad did you have the same symptoms as mine?I am reluctant to buy a new circuit board.What if it turns out to not be the problem?I could have a service call but if it costs $450 just for the circuit board I could foresee this costing $600 or more including labor.I also wonder if this could somehow be related to the premature failure of my cell.For the cost of this repair plus the cell I have already bought, I could almost buy a complete new unit on ebay,although if this is what I have to look forward to I think I would be better off going back to chlorine.

Rich

[Poolsean]

Rich,

I can't promise anything, but if you can, please e-mail me with your serial number and the date of installation.

Where are you located and who was the dealer that installed your system for you?

[rollo]

Rich,
The first two times mine went bad it was like you are describing. No display. The unit I am having problems with now still has the display but it shows
0 volts and 0 amps to the cell. Autopilot customer service said it was a bad cell cord. I replaced the cell cord and nothing changed so they said it was a bad power supply. For the price of the power supply I can buy an Aquarite with the cell and since my Autopilot cell is about 3 years old, it will probably need replacing soon. The volts to the cell were dropping all summer and like you, I'm not sure if it would have caused a premature end to the cell life. In your case, since you've already purchased a new cell, you would probably be better off just getting the new control board. My Autopilot worked GREAT when it was working. After owning a SWG I'll never go back to BBB.