My Vortech MP40 stopped working...need help to pin point what failed

[pvh]

I can't tell if it's the dry side (motor) or the controller box that failed. Anyone know how to determine which went bad?

 

[DoctaQ]

if you have a multimeter you can at least check if the power supply is still producing 24v, are the lights still on? stupid question

 

[Bruno]

I'll give you 50.00 for it. It's junk

 

[RiverReefer]

i'll give you $51.00...that Bruno guy is a scam artist.

 

[pvh]

Come on guys, I need constructive post. Stay on the subject.

 

[pvh]

if you have a multimeter you can at least check if the power supply is still producing 24v, are the lights still on? stupid question

Yes, there's light. I will check the 24v later today.

 

[JayM]

Peter, I have a full spare working MP40w if you need to try parts to swap, including a brand new power supply.

If you need to send yours out for repair and need the flow, LMK.

FWIW, I have had 2 power supplies fail, but one was MY fault (salt creep water got in it)

 

[sciknen]

I'd post up on RC in their sponsor forum.

 

[pvh]

I'd post up on RC in their sponsor forum.

What's RC? I don't know that forum.

 

[nichols]

Reef Central.
http://www.reefcentral.com/

 

[pvh]

Reef Central.
http://www.reefcentral.com/

LOL....thanks a lot. I didn't know....should we be plugging another forum on BRS?

 

[nichols]

LOL....thanks a lot. I didn't know....should we be plugging another forum on BRS?

The BRS got it's start on RC.

 

[tigerslacrosse4]

I would go strait to them with that power head I believe they have a lifetime warranty on them and they will repair it for free or a fraction of the cost of the powerhead

 

[pvh]

I would go strait to them with that power head I believe they have a lifetime warranty on them and they will repair it for free or a fraction of the cost of the powerhead

I called them and they said if I send them the unit they can find what's wrong with it, of course they will charge me to debug it. I got it used so no recept.

 

[JayM]

I would go strait to them with that power head I believe they have a lifetime warranty on them and they will repair it for free or a fraction of the cost of the powerhead

1 year warranty. that fraction might not be as small as you think, either. Like half.

 

[tigerslacrosse4]

Thanks jay for clearing that up for me. However that fractiion may be half but would you rather pay half for the new one or full price? And you have a year on the new 1