Ecoteck Sofia - spark created now auger won't stop

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f0rtja

New Member
Feb 9, 2024
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Colorado
Hi guys,

Longtime lurker. First post.

I was cleaning my Sofia and forgot to unplug it. I created a spark around the safety switch, popped the fuse above the power cord outlet, and flipped a breaker.

After I replaced the fuse, it powered up, and the auger started running non-stop. I primed it - didn’t matter. It kept running.

I replaced the safety switch. And it kept running. I replaced the 7-button display, and the auger is still running.

When I press the safety switch, the auger runs until I let off the switch. It does not pulse and prime like before I pulled the dumb and dumber maneuver.

I’m stumped.

Do any of you pellet wizards have any idea?

Thank you for your attention and participation.

Jason.