wont stop filling tank

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aron1253

wont stop filling tank

Post by aron1253 »

Hello all I have a S1 that I have done some work on. All was ok for a few days now the tank keeps filling up. I have looked at all the grounds and all are ok
any help would be nice or just point me in the right way thanks
RobertD

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Post by RobertD »

I have been experiencing the same problem. See if your symptoms are similar to mine, as discussed in the "Out of Warranty" section. I just spoke with Tim at Chris's Coffee. I am going to remove the fill probe from the boiler tonight to see if there is calcification or a burnt-looking appearance at the tip. Tim said to gently clean with a brillow pad and see if that works. Evidently when the water reaches the tip it closes a circuit which shuts the water fill off. If the tip is dirty, the water has to work its way further up the probe until closing the circuit.
aron1253

Re: wont stop filling tank

Post by aron1253 »

The one Im working on just wont stop at all. It is like the ground gets lost( not good for me) When I test for ground I have ground at the tank to the ground post. The main thing that is getting me is that it doesnt happen all the time ? I have new probe any help would be cool thanks.



Well a few days later I got the S1 to stop filling found that the board went out and would loose ground thanks for all the help
jeffsec

Re: wont stop filling tank

Post by jeffsec »

Hey Robert,

How did checking the fill probe work out? I need to check mine, but I removed the top small nut and slid the probe out. Is it just a straight piece of metal with 1 wire attached to the top? If so, how do you know how far to slide it back in?

Thanks,
Jeff
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Re: wont stop filling tank

Post by chas »

I just noticed an FAQ page on the Chris Coffee site that covers proper removal of the temp probe. Based on those instructions, I think you remove the wrong nut.

http://www.chriscoffee.com/faq#27
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