Help EMERGENCY!!!

[hai nguyen]

hello fellow reefers I been running my tank with out lights for the last 2 days going into 3 now!!! For some reason my power controller keep ramp up to 2.2 amp and then trip...

If anyone have a spare one I can buy or help fix this problem greatly appreciate thanks everyone
Happy reef keeping
Andy


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[hai nguyen]

hello fellow reefers I been running my tank with out lights for the last 2 days going into 3 now!!! For some reason my power controller keep ramp up to 2.2 amp and then trip...

If anyone have a spare one I can buy or help fix this problem greatly appreciate thanks everyone
Happy reef keeping
Andy


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My cell numbers 7742627579


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[dz6t]

That power controller is ancient, it is not worth fixing it.

 

[this is me]

Not sure what's broken. If it's the power supply to the light, then okay. But if it's just a Digital Aquatic power strip, can't you just plug the light into a normal output and unplug it to turn it off?

 

[dz6t]

It is a very old DA PC-4, it is meant to be used with a DA controller.

 

[this is me]

What does it do? A powerstrip that connect to the controller so it can switch on/off?
My point is, if your lights are fine. Just plug it in the regular outlet and unplug it. No need for the tank to stay dark because of a power strip failure.

 

[gurumasta]

Like previous posts have stated if it just the PC4 that has failed then just use a different power strip for now and you can even use timers. Then order the updated power bar (PB4) for the controller.

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reefkeeper-pb4-power-bar-module-digital-aquatics.html

If you try a different power strip or outlet and they are not working then the issue is obviously not in the power bar.

 

[SMI]

Did you ever get to that the fact that maybe that’s your plugged into an outlet that running on 15 or 20 A how many total watch of you running for that light

 

[SMI]

Did your power strip every shop at nine at sometimes power strips have a reset on the power button itself or a button on the side which takes basically a push in an order to the tyrant to reset it what exactly is going wrong if I were to guess I would say it the fact that you’re like control is only running at 15 A dick and I’m guessing that the light strip is probably newer than the light controller so chances are it’s not the light strip but that would certainly be a much cheaper alternative so you may want to invest in a better light strip but I’m and I’m wishing the best for you bud but I got a feeling it’s the older controller

 

[SMI]

Did your power strip every shop at nine at sometimes power strips have a reset on the power button itself or a button on the side which takes basically a push in an order to the tyrant to reset it what exactly is going wrong if I were to guess I would say it the fact that you’re like control is only running at 15 A dick and I’m guessing that the light strip is probably newer than the light controller so chances are it’s not the light strip but that would certainly be a much cheaper alternative so you may want to invest in a better light strip but I’m and I’m wishing the best for you bud but I got a feeling it’s the older controller

I mean you’re only running to 15 A that’s next to nothing even a power strip without a reset should have no problem with that unless it’s a short in the power strip but I’d be willing to guess and I’m not a gambling man but something tells me it has something to do with your light controller

 

[SMI]

Another thing to consider now many "powerstrips" do have do you have plugged into a plug most likely rated at 15amps....

 

[hai nguyen]

Thanks for all the helps respond and links awesome tips
It’s been working fine for the last 8-9 months
Yeah I was think manually plug and unplug the lights
everyone, fishes and corals seem fine
I think it’s time to invest in a new setup
Any recommendations for a better controller system?


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[gurumasta]

Thanks for all the helps respond and links awesome tips
It’s been working fine for the last 8-9 months
Yeah I was think manually plug and unplug the lights
everyone, fishes and corals seem fine
I think it’s time to invest in a new setup
Any recommendations for a better controller system?


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Apex is the most common controller used and is far superior to the DA for mobile viewing and some expansion options. It is also much more expensive.

I use the DA with no issues and I have three PB4's running. I also have the NET module and I can view the status of my system from my phone. I would like to have a better controller but the DA is a great option for the cost. I am not sure I would jump to another controller without figuring out what your issue is here first.

 

[Aquanaut]

Ah sh** i't running a PC4 should I get the newer one?

 

[dz6t]

No, your PC4 is more updated. The PC4 in this thread is very very very very old.

 

[hai nguyen]

No, your PC4 is more updated. The PC4 in this thread is very very very very old.

It’s finally giving up on me


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