multicontroller

[themadreefer]

multicontroller got wet the otherday, does not work anymore.
is this possibly repairable, or should i just purchase another one.
thanks archie

 

[rvitko]

If it got wet with power applied it is not likely repairable. I do however have replacement circuit boards that I can install at a discount. If you send it too me i will install a circuit board for $90 if the unit is not repairable- I won't know this until i see it.

 

[themadreefer]

power was not applied when it got wet,
it was completely disconnected.

 

[themadreefer]

could you give me the mailing address
thanks archie

 

[rvitko]

Tunze USA
1107 N Bend Dr
Austin TX 78758

If power was not applied we may get lucky and just have to clean it.

 

[themadreefer]

thanks,
i will mail tomorrow

 

[rvitko]

Got your multicontroller today. Damage looks very superficial infact after rinsing in DI water and swabbing over it with alcohol I cannot even see any damage. I will fire it up tomorrow and let you know the result. Generally when no power is applied most electronics fair very well.

 

[themadreefer]

that sounds very promising, thanks
archie

 

[rvitko]

Archie- I think I lost her. Below the red diode indicating what flow rate the pump is on is a small micro surface mount component. The unit worked for about one minute and then this piece made a miniature fire and the lights flickered and the pump alarms went off. Tomorrow morning I am going to try to replace this component. These pieces are not meant for installation by human hands and while it can be done I have a 10% chance of being successful. If I fail I will install the new board and either way it goes back tomorrow.

 

[themadreefer]

thanks for repairing, recevied yesterday, works fine,
but the feed button sticks, i am able to pull it back into
normal postion.will it free itself over time?
thanks again for great service
archie

 

[rvitko]

Arrgh! The one thing I didn't check! The board is very three dimensional and obviously I didn't get it lined up perfectly with the hole. Try wiggling it alittle- gently push it side to side. If you can't get it to work proper I can send you a switch- it just plugs into a socket on the board. It isn't the easiest thing to change because lining up the LED's and knobs is time consuming but you could do it.

 

[themadreefer]

10-4, i will try to work it loose, i will let you know in few days
how it works out
thanks archie

 

[themadreefer]

feed button appears to be working fine
thanks archie

 

[rvitko]

Good to know! Thanks!