EB832 Upgrade to Meanwell 12v PSU

[SimbaAnto]

Having repaired quite a few EB832s, I’ve yet to see a failed Meanwell PSU. Did you test it to confirm it has 120v AC and did not output 12v DC?

Regardless, if you believe it failed, you can replace it with an identical Meanwell IRM-05-12 or (my preference) the IRM-10-12.

I didn't . But the issue was I didn't hear the click sound when turning on. I will check for input and output and keep posted.

Also the back of the eb832 says intertek. So seems to be fairly new one.

 

[SimbaAnto]

I didn't . But the issue was I didn't hear the click sound when turning on. I will check for input and output and keep posted.

Also the back of the eb832 says intertek. So seems to be fairly new one.

After changing to a new IRL 10-12. 085A it's working perfect.

 

[Powertool-2010]

Repaired it once before by replacing with the old style power supply. Definitely an easy enough repair, but now it's happened a second time. I'd really rather it didn't happen a third time.

 

[Powertool-2010]

Repaired it once before by replacing with the old style power supply. Definitely an easy enough repair, but now it's happened a second time. I'd really rather it didn't happen a third time.

 

[flagg37]

In the course of de-soldering the old PSU off, I tugged a little too hard and pulled away part of the connector on the PCB. Is this toast now or is there any way to fix this? I was thinking of running a tiny section of wire to connect it to the leg.

 

[TheHarold]

In the course of de-soldering the old PSU off, I tugged a little too hard and pulled away part of the connector on the PCB. Is this toast now or is there any way to fix this? I was thinking of running a tiny section of wire to connect it to the leg.

Ouch! Yes, there are ways to recover the trace.

First scratch off some solder mask on the "board" side of the trace. Then solder an appropriately sized wire from the "board" side of the trace to the pin of the PSU. Solder. Protect exposed trace with new solder mask.

I've done it successfully a couple times. However, there is always some risk involved with modifying PCBs. Do so at your own risk.

https://www.chemtronics.com/how-to-pcb-trace-repair-with-a-wire-jumper

 

[AceShadow_Reefer]

Hi @TheHarold. I recently was hit with a catastrophic failure of all three of my EB832s, and have suffered substantial losses to my tank. I'm struggling to get the tanks balanced again, and restocked, but it's been tough. All the EB832s are the older version without the Meanwell power supply. I was wondering if you have any moreupgrade kits available. Thank you!

 

[TheHarold]

Hi @TheHarold. I recently was hit with a catastrophic failure of all three of my EB832s, and have suffered substantial losses to my tank. I'm struggling to get the tanks balanced again, and restocked, but it's been tough. All the EB832s are the older version without the Meanwell power supply. I was wondering if you have any moreupgrade kits available. Thank you!

Hello,

Yes I still have more repair kits. Shipped out 500 of them so far! Will message you.

 

[Moab336]

Hello,

Yes I still have more repair kits. Shipped out 500 of them so far! Will message you.

Looking for one as well.