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    Help..Broken micro-switch tab, twice

    Update Ok, the 2nd broken switch was actually a repaired switch with epoxy after it broke. Remember I bought this switch after the 1st broke, installed it BEFORE I got the rotor seal kit, and it broke. So, I installed the new one I just got and it ran the complete cycle last night...so the...
  2. homermandy

    Help..Broken micro-switch tab, twice

    Yes, cam is turning the correct clockwise way. both broke the same way. I understand the design, the tapered groove which should slowly press the switch down, but i am at a loss.
  3. homermandy

    Help..Broken micro-switch tab, twice

    Basically same setup and switch as in the pics in this link... https://terrylove.com/forums/showthread.php?34240-Kenmore-water-softner-Water-going-in-drain-pipe-continuously
  4. homermandy

    Help..Broken micro-switch tab, twice

    i replaced with the exact same switch. Here is the pic. I just got my entire seal kit, replaced rotor seal and orings like stated in earlier post, put new switch on, it made it a few clicks then BROKE again. I know my old switch did not have the tab. I am stumped..... Something caused the...
  5. homermandy

    Help..Broken micro-switch tab, twice

    Thanks for the quick reply... I am confused, what does the rotor seal do? How would that affect the switch breaking? Thanks......
  6. homermandy

    Help..Broken micro-switch tab, twice

    My Kenmore softener was consistently running. After looking, I noticed the white tab on the microswitch had broken off. I ordered a new one, installed, and the white tab broke off right away. I was able to epoxy the outer shell back so the switch is fine, but before I reinstall it, I wanted...
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