ATO Repair

[tike]

I have double switch sump mount system from autotopoff.com. Last night it stopped suppling power to the pump that fills the sump. I tried the pump on it's own so it's still good. I have had this less then 2 years and i can't seem to get a response from the web site. Does anyone know how these things are put together? I know it can't be that hard to fix!:badgrin:


Thanks in advance.............


willie

 

[demandrid]

sounds like a relay went out

 

[lizardarm]

Tagging along; my Reefwerks ATO did the exact same thing after about five months of use. I agree that it's probably a relay inside (it used to make a clicking noise when the floats were activated). Hopefully someone will have some input.

 

[Scooterman]

Switching system is done by a 15 Amp relay, allowing you to use a device rated up to 1800 watts.

This is what they use for the relay, fine you one similar at mouser.com get a solid state relay & it should last you longer. First open up the box & take a few pics of the relay & wiring,off the relay body you should be able to find out what type it is.

 

[ziggy]

You can get the relay at radio shack. The voltage and specs will be on the relay housing. They are sometimes called "icecube" relays because they have a clear housing around the inner workings.

 

[Scooterman]

You can get the relay at radio shack. The voltage and specs will be on the relay housing. They are sometimes called "icecube" relays because they have a clear housing around the inner workings.

Radio shack sells Junk, better off going to mouser.com

 

[tike]

Went to mouser and grabbed a couple of these badboyz! thanks

 

[ziggy]

I agree with Scooterman that radio shack sells crap, BUT, in a pinch it would get a person thru a holiday weekend. For business and aquarium I use www.omron.com brand. They are more expensive than mouser but I get them free thru my company. They have alot of other things as well.

 

[Scooterman]

I agree with Scooterman that radio shack sells crap, BUT, in a pinch it would get a person thru a holiday weekend. For business and aquarium I use www.omron.com brand. They are more expensive than mouser but I get them free thru my company. They have alot of other things as well.

LOL Mouser sells omoran! FYI