Jbj arctica troubles

Buddhatank · 12/01/2014, 10:44 PM

My chiller stopped working no display lighting. I replaced the fuse and also tried a new plug outlet still nothing. If you have any idea on what i can do to get this back up and running I would really appreciate it. Thank you

peanut · 12/02/2014, 12:08 AM

Mine did the same a number of years ago-1/4 hp version. Controller bit the dust. I rewired it to work without the controller bypassing it and it is now run by power on/off by my apex (and ACjr before that). Has been working this way for about 5 years now perfectly that way. It wasn't hard to wire up, the schematic was on the instruction booklet that came with it.

Buddhatank · 12/02/2014, 01:54 AM

Oh no that's not going to be easy so it sounds. Ugh might have to look into buying a new one I guess. Thank you for your reply I appreciate it.

sabo · 12/02/2014, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by peanut

Mine did the same a number of years ago-1/4 hp version. Controller bit the dust. I rewired it to work without the controller bypassing it and it is now run by power on/off by my apex (and ACjr before that). Has been working this way for about 5 years now perfectly that way. It wasn't hard to wire up, the schematic was on the instruction booklet that came with it.

So did you basically just have it so the compressor runs all the time while the power is on and control the outlet power by the temp probe? Good hacking, whatever way you went about it!

tkeracer619 · 12/02/2014, 01:47 PM

If it is just the controller get a ranco etc 211000. It will control your heaters and your chiller. They are $100 and very reliable.

http://www.etcsupply.com/ranco-etc21...age-p-105.html

It is easy to bypass the jbj controller.

morty · 12/02/2014, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Buddhatank

Oh no that's not going to be easy so it sounds. Ugh might have to look into buying a new one I guess. Thank you for your reply I appreciate it.

It's actually quite easy to do if you know anyone who is handy with wiring. Spending $50-$60 on an external single-stage Ranco controller and having a friend bypass the broken JBJ controller beats spending $500+ on a new chiller.

If nothing else, it would be cheaper to send the chiller in for repair than buying a new one.

Buddhatank · 12/02/2014, 09:49 PM

Right on guys I'm going to look into it. I'd rather the cheaper route as long as it's possible.

12/01/2014, 10:44 PM	#1
Buddhatank Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Orange County,CA Posts: 54	Jbj arctica troubles My chiller stopped working no display lighting. I replaced the fuse and also tried a new plug outlet still nothing. If you have any idea on what i can do to get this back up and running I would really appreciate it. Thank you

12/02/2014, 12:08 AM	#2
peanut Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Posts: 20	Mine did the same a number of years ago-1/4 hp version. Controller bit the dust. I rewired it to work without the controller bypassing it and it is now run by power on/off by my apex (and ACjr before that). Has been working this way for about 5 years now perfectly that way. It wasn't hard to wire up, the schematic was on the instruction booklet that came with it. __________________ 210 gal. cube(42x42x30) Envision Acrylic Tank, 60 gal. sump, Bubble-king 250 Del. ext., PanWorld 200 and Turbosea 790p, Artica 1/4hp chiller, 4x 250W DE 14K Aquaconnect, ACJr, Tunze 6100 x2, 6055 x2, osmolator Current Tank Info: 200+ reef

12/02/2014, 01:47 PM	#5
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	If it is just the controller get a ranco etc 211000. It will control your heaters and your chiller. They are $100 and very reliable. http://www.etcsupply.com/ranco-etc21...age-p-105.html It is easy to bypass the jbj controller. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

12/02/2014, 01:54 AM	#3
Buddhatank Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Orange County,CA Posts: 54	Oh no that's not going to be easy so it sounds. Ugh might have to look into buying a new one I guess. Thank you for your reply I appreciate it.

12/02/2014, 09:49 PM	#7
Buddhatank Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Orange County,CA Posts: 54	Right on guys I'm going to look into it. I'd rather the cheaper route as long as it's possible.