Sunpod 70w...turns off sometimes by itself?

socalchris · 12/16/2007, 02:51 PM

I just bought a used Sunpod 70 DE....the owner said he only had it for about 3 months. Last night it turned off maybe two or three times by itself, but nothing else turned off. After a couple minutes I can get it to fire back up again. I have it plugged into a surge strip. Is that okay? Does it need a new bulb? I'm new to MH so I'd appreciate any input.

SecretAgentMan · 12/16/2007, 03:30 PM

This is not the first time I have heard of this, I would contact current.

-SAM

Toddrtrex · 12/16/2007, 03:35 PM

And perhaps try plugging it in to the outlet directly, just to see if the powerstrip is the issue.

Also, if possible, borrow another bulb.

socalchris · 12/17/2007, 12:02 PM

yeah i plugged directly into the wall...still turns off some times...i really hope it's the bulb. can anyone with the same light chime in? send it to current? i will definitely contact them, but i'd like to know if anyone else has had this fixed...

Toddrtrex · 12/17/2007, 02:27 PM

I have the 250 watt version of the sunpod. Have had it for about 6 months now, and haven't had any issues.

thecichlidpleco · 12/17/2007, 07:36 PM

It happens to mine when I bump the timer it is plugged into. No problem with the lunar lights, but mh is touchy.

12/16/2007, 02:51 PM	#1
socalchris Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 761	Sunpod 70w...turns off sometimes by itself? I just bought a used Sunpod 70 DE....the owner said he only had it for about 3 months. Last night it turned off maybe two or three times by itself, but nothing else turned off. After a couple minutes I can get it to fire back up again. I have it plugged into a surge strip. Is that okay? Does it need a new bulb? I'm new to MH so I'd appreciate any input.

12/16/2007, 03:35 PM	#3
Toddrtrex Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 23,162	And perhaps try plugging it in to the outlet directly, just to see if the powerstrip is the issue. Also, if possible, borrow another bulb. __________________ Click my name and then "visit toddrtrex's homepage" for tank pictures Current Tank Info: 210g reef and 65g reef

12/17/2007, 02:27 PM	#5
Toddrtrex Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 23,162	I have the 250 watt version of the sunpod. Have had it for about 6 months now, and haven't had any issues. __________________ Click my name and then "visit toddrtrex's homepage" for tank pictures Current Tank Info: 210g reef and 65g reef

12/17/2007, 07:36 PM	#6
thecichlidpleco Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 1,227	It happens to mine when I bump the timer it is plugged into. No problem with the lunar lights, but mh is touchy. __________________ knowledge is power, power leads to abuse, study hard, be evil Owning a tank is like being with that girlfriend who could care less about you, but you couldn't stand being without her. Current Tank Info: 125 Reef, (3) 250w aquamedic oceanlights ETSS 600 skimmer, mag12 return, (2) Tunze 6055's with 7095 controller, 100 gallon sump

12/16/2007, 03:30 PM	#2
SecretAgentMan Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Thats a secret Posts: 51	This is not the first time I have heard of this, I would contact current. -SAM

12/17/2007, 12:02 PM	#4
socalchris Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 761	yeah i plugged directly into the wall...still turns off some times...i really hope it's the bulb. can anyone with the same light chime in? send it to current? i will definitely contact them, but i'd like to know if anyone else has had this fixed...