Can I repair an outlet on my Neptune EB8?

[Patrick Cox]

One of my outlets on my EB8 is not powering on and off correctly. It does have power but when I turn it off the power does not turn off. Can this be repaired? Thanks.

 

[blaxsun]

Maybe. Is it out of warranty?

 

[Patrick Cox]

Maybe. Is it out of warranty?

Definitely out of warranty. I have had it for at least 7 years. Maybe longer. I have two EB8 and one has a bad outlet and I need all 16 outlets. I would rather not have to upgrade my whole system. Thanks.

 

[blaxsun]

Definitely out of warranty. I have had it for at least 7 years. Maybe longer. I have two EB8 and one has a bad outlet and I need all 16 outlets. I would rather not have to upgrade my whole system. Thanks.

I would purchase a new (or used) EB8 so you can keep everything running and then look at (possibly) fixing the older one so you have a backup next time.

 

[Patrick Cox]

I would purchase a new (or used) EB8 so you can keep everything running and then look at (possibly) fixing the older one so you have a backup next time.

Hi
I will definitely buy one if I can find it. They seem to be out of stock and the new energy bars are not compatible with my controller. If you can point me to one I will jump on it.

 

[Sean Clark]

Maybe just pick up 2 EB4 units. They are in stock and then you will have some flexibility once you get you EB8 back up and running.

 

[A_Blind_Reefer]

Hi
I will definitely buy one if I can find it. They seem to be out of stock and the new energy bars are not compatible with my controller. If you can point me to one I will jump on it.

The eb4 is still available, or check the marketplace section for used but they usually want to sell a complete system and not separate anything.

 

[A_Blind_Reefer]

Maybe just pick up 2 EB4 units. They are in stock and then you will have some flexibility once you get you EB8 back up and running.

Jinx….you owe me a coke! Haha

 

[rtparty]

The EB8 was discontinued last I heard. The EB4 is still around and definitely worth grabbing. Rock solid beasts

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

The EB8 was discontinued last I heard. The EB4 is still around and definitely worth grabbing. Rock solid beasts

This. Second hand only now.

 

[A_Blind_Reefer]

Definitely out of warranty. I have had it for at least 7 years. Maybe longer. I have two EB8 and one has a bad outlet and I need all 16 outlets. I would rather not have to upgrade my whole system. Thanks.

Also, not being a Debbie downer…but maybe I am, if one outlet has died after seven years I could only imagine more are on the way.

 

[redfishbluefish]

There is a thread here that talks about fixing a blown outlet.....let me see if I can find it.

 

[A_Blind_Reefer]

There is a thread here that talks about fixing a blown outlet.....let me see if I can find it.

It’s titled how to repair an eb8 triac. I can’t copy and paste yet

edit.. also this isn’t for outlets four or eight as those are not triac and use relays if i remember right…..which usually isn’t the case

 

[redfishbluefish]

It’s titled how to repair an eb8 triac. I can’t copy and paste yet

edit.. also this isn’t for outlets four or eight as those are not triac and use relays if i remember right…..which usually isn’t the case

YES, it's for a blown Triac, which I believe is on the six 5A outlets. The two 10A are not Triac. Here's the link:

Repairing EB8 blown TRIAC​

Note I am not an Apex user and only remember seeing this thread a number of years ago.

 

[Patrick Cox]

YES, it's for a blown Triac, which I believe is on the six 5A outlets. The two 10A are not Triac. Here's the link:

Repairing EB8 blown TRIAC​

Note I am not an Apex user and only remember seeing this thread a number of years ago.

Thanks. That looks a bit more complicated than I want to take on.

 

[Patrick Cox]

Maybe just pick up 2 EB4 units. They are in stock and then you will have some flexibility once you get you EB8 back up and running.

Thanks all. Probably going this route.