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Can't stop my tap!
Posted: 21 May 2013, 21:33
by uncle monty
Hi there!
I have a westy when I connect to leisure battery it delivers but will only stop if I manually fiddle under the electrics under the tap
How do these taps work?
any advice much appreciated
regards
Re: Can't stop my tap!
Posted: 21 May 2013, 22:14
by California Dreamin
Hi there
The tap has a small brass sprung loaded pin/plunger (that operates the micro-switch) that is prone to seizing. The tap needs taking apart and the small pluger cleaning and re-greasing for it to work correctly. Be very careful not to damage to tiny 'O' ring seal that seals the plunger.
Also: there is adjustment on the micro-switch bracket, this needs altering so the switch turns off with approximately 1/4 turn remaining before fully closed...if adjusted too close to the stop the motor may keep running.
Martin
Re: Can't stop my tap!
Posted: 23 May 2013, 18:24
by uncle monty
Hi Martin
I got lucky; fiddled with the nut on the top and got it to stop start properly
glad i don't have to split it down
regards
Re: Can't stop my tap!
Posted: 23 May 2013, 18:41
by California Dreamin
Hi there
The pin/plunger must still be moving to operate the microswitch or maybe it was adjusted too close, that's why I suggested it should be set to come on at about a quarter turn out on the tap.
Martin