Current USA Prime Tower 1/3 HP Chiller reading 122 degrees?

yellowtruck75 · 10/28/2007, 11:15 AM

My Current USA Prime Tower 1/3 HP Chiller is reading 122 degrees for some reason. When I set it I am able to set it to 78 degrees but while its running normal the temp read out is 122 degrees, any idea why?

Tom Fay · 10/29/2007, 02:33 PM

I have the Prime Tower 1/3 HP model 2646. I've had it about a year. When I first got it the temp read 85 degrees when my actual temp was 80 (verified with 3 different thermometers). I called Current and they sent me a new temp probe. This fixed the problem for about 3 months. One day I cam home and my tank was 84 degrees. Called Current and they sent me another temp probe, did not fix the problem. Called Current and they sent me a new control head, problem fixed. Has been perfect for 9 months. They admitted to me on the phone they had some bad temp probes go into production and they redesigned. I guess I hit the lottery twice with the defective control head. They are real cool on the phone and very helpfull. Give 'em a call.

Wryknow · 10/29/2007, 02:57 PM

Mine is off by a couple of degrees too. It's been pretty stable in the 6 onths that I had it, but 2 degrees off (as verified by the temp controller, and a thermometer.) I also had a problem with a busted temp sensor when I bought it and had to call them to get a replacement.

DarG · 10/29/2007, 04:29 PM

Lots of issues reported here with the Towers, mostly the temp. control electronics. I have a Prime Modular which has the seperate Temp. Control. No issues outside of noise. But Tom is right, they are usually really easy to deal with by email or phone.

10/28/2007, 11:15 AM	#1
yellowtruck75 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: WATSONTOWN PA Posts: 2,171	Current USA Prime Tower 1/3 HP Chiller reading 122 degrees? My Current USA Prime Tower 1/3 HP Chiller is reading 122 degrees for some reason. When I set it I am able to set it to 78 degrees but while its running normal the temp read out is 122 degrees, any idea why?

10/29/2007, 02:57 PM	#3
Wryknow Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,203	Mine is off by a couple of degrees too. It's been pretty stable in the 6 onths that I had it, but 2 degrees off (as verified by the temp controller, and a thermometer.) I also had a problem with a busted temp sensor when I bought it and had to call them to get a replacement. __________________ You cannot use reason to change the opinion of a person that did not use reason to form their opinion in the first place. Current Tank Info: 65 G RR, w/ 50 G sump/refugium, DIY LED lighting, AquaMaxx CO-1 skimmer, Tunze 1073.050 return

10/29/2007, 02:33 PM	#2
Tom Fay Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 120	I have the Prime Tower 1/3 HP model 2646. I've had it about a year. When I first got it the temp read 85 degrees when my actual temp was 80 (verified with 3 different thermometers). I called Current and they sent me a new temp probe. This fixed the problem for about 3 months. One day I cam home and my tank was 84 degrees. Called Current and they sent me another temp probe, did not fix the problem. Called Current and they sent me a new control head, problem fixed. Has been perfect for 9 months. They admitted to me on the phone they had some bad temp probes go into production and they redesigned. I guess I hit the lottery twice with the defective control head. They are real cool on the phone and very helpfull. Give 'em a call.

10/29/2007, 04:29 PM	#4
DarG Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,515	Lots of issues reported here with the Towers, mostly the temp. control electronics. I have a Prime Modular which has the seperate Temp. Control. No issues outside of noise. But Tom is right, they are usually really easy to deal with by email or phone.