Fixing a Wavemaster...

[Red Sea Purple Tang]

Well....it was bound to happen. One of the powerhead outlets in the back of the Wavemaster is out. Being one that is electronically challenged...has anyone had success fixing this problem?

 

[sticky]

Yes. It is probably a bum resistor. I have repaire two on mine. There are two resistors, the one closer to the end where you plug in the powerheads is the one that usually goes first. Just clip it off, go to radioshack, buy a pack of 4 for under $2 and re solder it on. Really simple. If that doesn't work then you can replace the other one in line, b ut usually the first one is the one that is out. Good luck.....some where the is a thread on it but I do not think it is on rc. try a google search.

 

[Red Sea Purple Tang]

Thanks Sticky! Now I have an excuse to get the cool solder thing on TV. =)

 

[MiddletonMark]

Sticky nailed it, I've done the same with good success.

Simple multimeter to test which one is bad IME, make that two tools you can excuse with this

This might be of use: http://www.metricksystem.com/chris/wavepro/slides/01opened.html

 

[Red Sea Purple Tang]

Oooo...more toys! Thanks Mark!