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04/22/2014, 10:18 AM
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Replacement power supply for mp40?
My power supply died after 8+ years. According to ecotech there was a little corrosion inside the tip. So a replacement is going to cost me 50+12 shipping and the 6 to send them to inspect my old power supply.
Since There was water damage/corrosion, they could not offer me any discount. Guess it was my fault. Anyway,has anyone bought to a different power supply? $50 seems steep.
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04/22/2014, 10:29 AM
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It is better to ask for forgiveness then to ask for permission.......... Current Tank Info: 75 gal mixed reef, 216w LED, Remora Pro skimmer, HOB fuge, 400w htr, ATO RO/DI, 90lbs LR and 1" SB. |
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04/22/2014, 11:58 AM
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I just used a spare power supply I had for a laptop. Been going strong for over a year now.
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04/22/2014, 01:24 PM
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Frankly, I was quite disappointed that ecotech went with such a cheap non water resistant power supply. Considering what they are using isn't designed to come in contact with water and what we are paying for their products, they dropped the ball. |
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04/22/2014, 02:46 PM
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Always expect anything from your friends......they will shoot you down as they get a chance. Current Tank Info: Its a 220gal reef.......LPS/leathers/zoas. Check my album. |
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04/22/2014, 04:05 PM
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Definately not buying radions now
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05/05/2014, 01:52 PM
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Sorry to hijack but I have a question along the same lines. I am interested in upgrading an mp20 to an mp40 but Ecotech doesn't supply the upgrade kit anymore and want you to buy the components separate, which means $50 power supply in addition to the Controller. So I am wondering can anyone post pics of the mp40 power supply to see if I can locate a replacement through an electronics surplus store? They have all sorts of power supplies available just need to find specific watts/amps etc.
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