MP40 and MP10 both stopped working

KurtsReef · 08/01/2017, 03:32 PM

I had a little spill and both controllers were splashed, neither were hooked up as both wet sides had come off during the week so I unplugged them until doing maintenance yesterday. So got everything done and spilled a bit of saltwater on them which immediately dried.
Could being splashed with water really fry them? I mean these are meant to be around water and we're not submerged...
MP10 will not run, have gone through hard reset of pressing mode and power then Mose then set and power a few times though flashing light colors did not match the online video with older white controllers.

Same with MP40 except as I was going through the reset motions it began to get hot and smoking

Any thoughts?

KurtsReef · 08/01/2017, 03:44 PM

Oh and neither are a year old both bought from local reef shop

Alex Y EcoTech · 08/02/2017, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by KurtsReef

I had a little spill and both controllers were splashed, neither were hooked up as both wet sides had come off during the week so I unplugged them until doing maintenance yesterday. So got everything done and spilled a bit of saltwater on them which immediately dried.
Could being splashed with water really fry them? I mean these are meant to be around water and we're not submerged...
MP10 will not run, have gone through hard reset of pressing mode and power then Mose then set and power a few times though flashing light colors did not match the online video with older white controllers.

Same with MP40 except as I was going through the reset motions it began to get hot and smoking

Any thoughts?

If your controllers have come in contact with water, they will need to be replaced. For more information on purchasing new controllers, please see the following link: https://store2.ecotechmarine.com/

KurtsReef · 08/02/2017, 02:18 PM

Thanks Alex.

I don't see controllers at the link, but assume the electronics that come in an "upgrade" kit should fix them?

I would suggest that future models be somewhat water resistance though if I had the controller hangers I see at the link this would not have happened

KurtsReef · 08/05/2017, 03:34 PM

Are the controllers included in the dry side, or do I need the "upgrade boards"?

ca1ore · 08/08/2017, 09:38 PM

I flooded a couple a few years back. One did the whole smoking thing and was shot. The other was off, so took it apart, completely dried it out and it was fine.

KurtsReef · 08/15/2017, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Y EcoTech

If your controllers have come in contact with water, they will need to be replaced. For more information on purchasing new controllers, please see the following link: https://store2.ecotechmarine.com/

Please see my question above, dry side or upgrade boards...or either?

mfinn · 08/16/2017, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by KurtsReef

Please see my question above, dry side or upgrade boards...or either?

I would call them

08/01/2017, 03:32 PM	#1
KurtsReef Premium Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Boston, NY Posts: 2,603	MP40 and MP10 both stopped working I had a little spill and both controllers were splashed, neither were hooked up as both wet sides had come off during the week so I unplugged them until doing maintenance yesterday. So got everything done and spilled a bit of saltwater on them which immediately dried. Could being splashed with water really fry them? I mean these are meant to be around water and we're not submerged... MP10 will not run, have gone through hard reset of pressing mode and power then Mose then set and power a few times though flashing light colors did not match the online video with older white controllers. Same with MP40 except as I was going through the reset motions it began to get hot and smoking Any thoughts?

08/08/2017, 09:38 PM	#6
ca1ore Grizzled & Cynical Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 17,319	I flooded a couple a few years back. One did the whole smoking thing and was shot. The other was off, so took it apart, completely dried it out and it was fine. __________________ Simon Got back into the hobby ..... planned to keep it simple ..... yeah, right ..... clearly I need a new plan! Pet peeve: anemones host clowns; clowns do not host anemones! Current Tank Info: 450 Reef; 120 refugium; 60 Frag Tank, 30 Introduction tank; multiple QTs

08/01/2017, 03:44 PM	#2
KurtsReef Premium Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Boston, NY Posts: 2,603	Oh and neither are a year old both bought from local reef shop

08/02/2017, 02:18 PM	#4
KurtsReef Premium Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Boston, NY Posts: 2,603	Thanks Alex. I don't see controllers at the link, but assume the electronics that come in an "upgrade" kit should fix them? I would suggest that future models be somewhat water resistance though if I had the controller hangers I see at the link this would not have happened

08/05/2017, 03:34 PM	#5
KurtsReef Premium Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Boston, NY Posts: 2,603	Are the controllers included in the dry side, or do I need the "upgrade boards"?