reefbreeder prism ato issue

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Last night I noticed that my ATO was no working. I cleaned the prism (vinegar soak and wiped with a microfiber cloth) and messed with the plugs. As I type I realize I can hook up a multimeter to see if there is power the whole way through, but that will have to wait till this evening or tomorrow after work. It also looked like there was some water in the prism, between the glass and the lens. The seals looked good and nothing was loose, but I did take some pictures that may or may not help.

Is there something I could be missing? is there a solution outside warranty that I should try?
 
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Last night I noticed that my ATO was no working. I cleaned the prism (vinegar soak and wiped with a microfiber cloth) and messed with the plugs. As I type I realize I can hook up a multimeter to see if there is power the whole way through, but that will have to wait till this evening or tomorrow after work. It also looked like there was some water in the prism, between the glass and the lens. The seals looked good and nothing was loose, but I did take some pictures that may or may not help.

Is there something I could be missing? is there a solution outside warranty that I should try?

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Last night I noticed that my ATO was no working. I cleaned the prism (vinegar soak and wiped with a microfiber cloth) and messed with the plugs. As I type I realize I can hook up a multimeter to see if there is power the whole way through, but that will have to wait till this evening or tomorrow after work. It also looked like there was some water in the prism, between the glass and the lens. The seals looked good and nothing was loose, but I did take some pictures that may or may not help.

Is there something I could be missing? is there a solution outside warranty that I should try?
Is it possible too much air is being sucked in?
 

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Not sure how yours is but my solenoid has, on occasion, done the same thing. I disconnect the inlet hose and find some debris blocking the solenoid. I've had to clean it 4 or 5 times in the last 7-8 months that I've had it.
 

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Not sure how yours is but my solenoid has, on occasion, done the same thing. I disconnect the inlet hose and find some debris blocking the solenoid. I've had to clean it 4 or 5 times in the last 7-8 months that I've had it.
I have a couple of their sensors that I've replaced over the years. I may see if that's all they need.
 

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All this talk about ATOs and mine stopped. Took off the tubing and it had scum in it again.
 

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Was packed well,
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And just in time. My wife's water broke, so we're at the hospital 3 weeks early.
Good luck No Mo Faux Pa! My son was 4 weeks and 1 day early - technically premie because ofnth 1 day.
 

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