Tunze Osmolator 3155 trouble shooting

snaza · 07/16/2018, 05:30 PM

Hi,

I've got a problem, or few, with my osmolator. Might be time to get a new one.

1st issue is the power connection seems loose. I have to wiggle to power to get it turned on.

2nd issue is the 'water high' light stays on solid and 'water low' flashed red, and the pump doesn't work.

Is there anything troubleshooting I can do, or just buy a new one?

I've soaked it overnight in vinegar and still not working

thanks

Aaron

rvitko · 07/17/2018, 08:43 AM

This would likely be water damage at the power connection, this is typically caused by the power supply tip landing in a sump or puddle and being plugged in wet. The power supply tip has corroded and replacing it will solve the poor contact, the red too low flashing and red too high solid is the water damage indicator, the controller would have to be repaired to solve this, if the damage is minor they are usually repairable.

07/16/2018, 05:30 PM	#1
snaza Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 1,393	Tunze Osmolator 3155 trouble shooting Hi, I've got a problem, or few, with my osmolator. Might be time to get a new one. 1st issue is the power connection seems loose. I have to wiggle to power to get it turned on. 2nd issue is the 'water high' light stays on solid and 'water low' flashed red, and the pump doesn't work. Is there anything troubleshooting I can do, or just buy a new one? I've soaked it overnight in vinegar and still not working thanks Aaron __________________ T5 SPS 60x33x20 Display Tank + 50x16x8 Frag Tank - 10x54W ATI Powermodule \| 2 x Tunze 6205 \| Tunze 6105 \| 2 x modded Tunze 6025 \| Polario 15ML (Frag Tank) \| ATB white cone Skimmer with Airstar 1500 \| WM Ecobak in TLF 550 Current Tank Info: 60x33x20 SPS T5 DT + 52x16x8 FT, 4x2x2, 30x10x8

07/17/2018, 08:43 AM	#2
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 35,785	This would likely be water damage at the power connection, this is typically caused by the power supply tip landing in a sump or puddle and being plugged in wet. The power supply tip has corroded and replacing it will solve the poor contact, the red too low flashing and red too high solid is the water damage indicator, the controller would have to be repaired to solve this, if the damage is minor they are usually repairable. __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish