Grainfather on off switch failed

[artichoke]

After completing the mash cycle and after sparging the full volume of wort, my grainfather heater stopped working. I Had to transfer the wort to my propane system to finish the boil, what a pain.

Anyway, after opening up the bottom hatch and poking around with my ohm meter, it looks like the cause of failure is the lighted on/off switch at the bottom. It’s open in both the on and off positions.

what is the point of this switch anyway, can I just jumper it out? I own the 120v version if that makes a difference.

Also, is it normal for the reset switch to be so loose and wiggly. I have continuity through the switch so it’s fine, I’m just wondering.

thanks.

- AC

 

[artichoke]

My mistake the switch is fine. Problem must be in the delivery of the power from the controller to the heating element. Element seems ok measures around 9.5 ohms across it.