Tunze voltage leak?

drtango · 02/19/2005, 06:38 PM

My almost year old 6080 has stopped working--tripped my GFI several times, cleaning was no help, worked for awhile again now trips every GFI in my house (tried 5 different ones). I think it's toast, but would appreciate any suggestions.

John

rvitko · 02/19/2005, 10:54 PM

Tripping a GFI does not necessarily mean a voltage leak, you don't mention being shocked. Their are some probably causes, send it to me and it will be taken care of, they have a two year warranty. However, I can honestly say I have never seen a Tunze release stray voltage into an aquarium, nor have I ever heard of such a thing, our pumps are grounded and very well made. I will test it on a GFI as well as a watt meter and find out what is going on, all a GFI trip means is that power exiting does not equal power entering the unit and this can be as simple as a weak spot in the coil delaying the transfer of power.

Send it with a letter detailing how it was being used (timer, constant on, etc) and when the problem started. I will take a look at it, run a few tests and provided it was not run dry or seized for an extended time or used incorrectly, it will be replaced or repaired under warranty.

Tunze USA
1304 Monica St
Austin TX 78758

drtango · 02/20/2005, 10:57 AM

Thanks Roger. Yes, it did give me a little "tingle" on one occaision.

I'll pack it up and send it your way, much appreciated.

John

02/19/2005, 06:38 PM	#1
drtango Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Williamsville, NY Posts: 1,741	Tunze voltage leak? My almost year old 6080 has stopped working--tripped my GFI several times, cleaning was no help, worked for awhile again now trips every GFI in my house (tried 5 different ones). I think it's toast, but would appreciate any suggestions. John __________________ John www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-03/totm/index.php Current Tank Info: 200 DD, 400w halides, low tech

02/19/2005, 10:54 PM	#2
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 35,785	Tripping a GFI does not necessarily mean a voltage leak, you don't mention being shocked. Their are some probably causes, send it to me and it will be taken care of, they have a two year warranty. However, I can honestly say I have never seen a Tunze release stray voltage into an aquarium, nor have I ever heard of such a thing, our pumps are grounded and very well made. I will test it on a GFI as well as a watt meter and find out what is going on, all a GFI trip means is that power exiting does not equal power entering the unit and this can be as simple as a weak spot in the coil delaying the transfer of power. Send it with a letter detailing how it was being used (timer, constant on, etc) and when the problem started. I will take a look at it, run a few tests and provided it was not run dry or seized for an extended time or used incorrectly, it will be replaced or repaired under warranty. Tunze USA 1304 Monica St Austin TX 78758 __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish

02/20/2005, 10:57 AM	#3
drtango Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Williamsville, NY Posts: 1,741	Thanks Roger. Yes, it did give me a little "tingle" on one occaision. I'll pack it up and send it your way, much appreciated. John __________________ John www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-03/totm/index.php Current Tank Info: 200 DD, 400w halides, low tech