strange encounters with maxspect

[hmkui]

Hi all... just got a maxspect 230w from reefer... but something strange happen... whenever the maxspect is on.. my chiller temperature reading go haywire... the readings jump from around.. varies a few degree different... but whenever the maxspect is off.. my chiller temperature reading goes back to normal...

the maxspect got stray currents... will it affects the temperature thermostat... need expert advise on this matters...

anyone can help???...

[tunicate]

To isolate the problem, did you try attaching the maxspect to a different power source from other parts of your house? (Use extenstion cord if required to)

[hmkui]

To isolate the problem, did you try attaching the maxspect to a different power source from other parts of your house? (Use extenstion cord if required to)

yup trying to plug to a different power source but still encounter the problem... and i started to isolate the problem by switching the maxspect switch individually.. and discover that when the 3w white is on... the chiller reading go haywire... does anyone encounter such problems.. previous owner had encounter such problems and he resolve the issue by turning to another power source... which what i have did.. but dont seem to resolve the matter... so hope someone can advise me what to do with similar situation... thanks

[tunicate]

LOL, previous owner's "another power source" means tapping into his neighborer's power supply issit?

Maybe you can try too.

[tunicate]

But seriously if it's still under warranty, you should send it in for a check-up.

[hmkui]

But seriously if it's still under warranty, you should send it in for a check-up.

yup still have warranty.. will chk with the supplier ...

[onizukaa]

is it leaking electricity to the tank causing it to happen? yea since under warranty better do a check with DE

[hmkui]

is it leaking electricity to the tank causing it to happen? yea since under warranty better do a check with DE

hi bro... i dont think is the leaking of the electricity... it might be due to the drawing of the electricity of the maxspect that causes the flutuation of the thermostat reading... cos everytime i off the maxspect the chiller temperature reading is back to normal... i did prompt DE but so far no response from them yet... and no answer to that yet... the previous owner did have the same problem... and it was reflected to DE... too bad i wasnt informed abt it... but will try to resolve the issue my side here...

[tunicate]

I was thinking what'll you do if the check-up shows light is ok?

Does it mean you should also bring along your chiller to test it together just to be sure?

Aiyoo...so troublesome right?

[hmkui]

well... going to do all the necessary testing today.. hopefully can resolve the issue...sighhh

[RedStar]

I used to have that, managed to finally solve it by hooking my chiller up to a external temp controller. My maxspect is 'leaking' current too. Can feel some shock when I touch the mounting rails, especially if my hands are wet.

[onizukaa]

is maxspect power plug 2 pin? or those 3 pin

[RedStar]

It is those 3 pin type. But not sure if there is a earth wire connected.

I figure may have to run a additional wire to earth it if there isnt one.

Or just dun touch it when its on. Haha.

[onizukaa]

It is those 3 pin type. But not sure if there is a earth wire connected.

I figure may have to run a additional wire to earth it if there isnt one.

Or just dun touch it when its on. Haha.

hmm if it's 3 pin it still leaks out electricity?

werid.. any electrician here?haha

[hmkui]

well.. for stray current it may not be from the plug but it may also from the light set itself.. which explain why we can feel electric currents on the set... this is something i feel disappointed since i have high hopes on the light set... but all this stray current is something which i can still accept.. it is the discrepancies which happen to the chiller thermostat... i cant use a external thermostat cos the chiller can only tune down to 25degrees... and the fluatuation can varies 3 degrees... imagine the chiller on at 27 degrees and off at 26 degrees in a matter of few seconds.. if this keep going the chiller will bound to spoilt... sighhh... damn sian...

[RedStar]

Remove the 3-pin plug, check if there are any loose connections.

[stmomo]

well.. for stray current it may not be from the plug but it may also from the light set itself.. which explain why we can feel electric currents on the set... this is something i feel disappointed since i have high hopes on the light set... but all this stray current is something which i can still accept.. it is the discrepancies which happen to the chiller thermostat... i cant use a external thermostat cos the chiller can only tune down to 25degrees... and the fluatuation can varies 3 degrees... imagine the chiller on at 27 degrees and off at 26 degrees in a matter of few seconds.. if this keep going the chiller will bound to spoilt... sighhh... damn sian...

Hi, can share what chiller u using? Thx...