reefbreeder prism ato issue

[Mschmidt]

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?

 

[Mschmidt]

Pic.

 

[Petcrazyson]

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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[Townes_Van_Camp]

Call reefbreeders. Their customer service has always been fantastic.

 

[Petcrazyson]

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?

 

[Mschmidt]

Is it possible too much air is being sucked in?

to the hose? the res. was full.

 

[Petcrazyson]

to the hose? the res. was full.

Maybe @tbrown3589 could help?

 

[Mschmidt]

Call reefbreeders. Their customer service has always been fantastic.

Seems like a thing I should have thought of. Thanks for being my brain when mine shut down.

 

[Townes_Van_Camp]

Seems like a thing I should have thought of. Thanks for being my brain when mine shut down.

Sometimes I need a nudge towards the easy answers myself. It's easy to overthink things.

 

[tbrown]

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.

 

[Townes_Van_Camp]

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.

 

[Mschmidt]

Thanks @tbrown3589, @Petcrazyson, and @Townes_Van_Camp. Ill give it a shot when I get home. starting lowest impact.

 

[tbrown]

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

 

[Mschmidt]

Mine was clear. I contacted reefbreeders yesterday so they should get to me Monday. Till then I'm topping up with a pitcher like it's 2022.

 

[Mschmidt]

Update: reefbreeders replaced the prism. They made it super easy. It's at the house and will get set up when I get home.

 

[Mschmidt]

Was packed well,

And just in time. My wife's water broke, so we're at the hospital 3 weeks early.

 

[tbrown]

Was packed well,

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.

 

[Mschmidt]

Good luck No Mo Faux Pa! My son was 4 weeks and 1 day early - technically premie because ofnth 1 day.

We're 36 and 3 here.

 

[tbrown]

We're 36 and 3 here.

5 days further than my son was. And he was healthy.

 

[Mschmidt]

5 days further than my son was. And he was healthy.

As I reminded my 6 wife yesterday, two days ago, (what is time) I need to breathe and relax.