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Posted on May 25, 2010

It's a power star ae 115 i have power to it 240 v

It's a power star ae 115 i have power to it 240 v but no light i have 120v on both sides of the limet switches

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Bosch will give free tech support to figure out your problem. 800-798-8161. Check your paperwork if it is still in warranty they will send free replacement parts. If out of warranty go to www.houseneeds.com for replacement parts. Check the "Flow switch" a long two tubes with two little micro switches and a little round hat or sombrerro that MOVES when the H20 is turned on. IF YOU HAVE ONE OF THESE, it should turn on one or two micro switches. If you have this part it should be described in your "Owners manual". If you no longer have the owners manual you can get one free at www.bosch.com It will give you trouble shooting guide and or you can call them even out of warranty then purchase replacement parts.

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