SRC Member hmkui Posted February 11, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted February 11, 2011 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???... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tunicate Posted February 11, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted February 11, 2011 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) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member hmkui Posted February 11, 2011 Author SRC Member Share Posted February 11, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tunicate Posted February 11, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted February 11, 2011 LOL, previous owner's "another power source" means tapping into his neighborer's power supply issit? Maybe you can try too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tunicate Posted February 11, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted February 11, 2011 But seriously if it's still under warranty, you should send it in for a check-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member hmkui Posted February 11, 2011 Author SRC Member Share Posted February 11, 2011 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 ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member onizukaa Posted February 11, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted February 11, 2011 is it leaking electricity to the tank causing it to happen? yea since under warranty better do a check with DE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member hmkui Posted February 12, 2011 Author SRC Member Share Posted February 12, 2011 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tunicate Posted February 12, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted February 12, 2011 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member hmkui Posted February 13, 2011 Author SRC Member Share Posted February 13, 2011 well... going to do all the necessary testing today.. hopefully can resolve the issue...sighhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member RedStar Posted February 13, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted February 13, 2011 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. Quote A Little Stress-Relieving Fish Tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member onizukaa Posted February 13, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted February 13, 2011 is maxspect power plug 2 pin? or those 3 pin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member RedStar Posted February 13, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted February 13, 2011 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. Quote A Little Stress-Relieving Fish Tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member onizukaa Posted February 13, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted February 13, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member hmkui Posted February 13, 2011 Author SRC Member Share Posted February 13, 2011 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member RedStar Posted February 13, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted February 13, 2011 Remove the 3-pin plug, check if there are any loose connections. Quote A Little Stress-Relieving Fish Tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stmomo Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 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... Quote Main Tank: 4x2x2 with 5 FT Piano Finishing Cabinet Sump Tank: 32" by 18" by 16" Arctica Chiller 1/4 HP DBE 200 Vortech MP40wES Wavemaker Skimz 201 Skimmer DE Lighting Retro Fit 6x54W T5 tubes Eheim 1264 Chiller and Return Pump American Pinpoint PH and Temperature Monitor KDK 15WUD Chiller Compartment Fan Tunze Osmolator ATO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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