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WarDog

07-14-2015 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Wheelman76 (Post 958879)

I should mention that you are correct Warren that Neptune does state not to use any other brand cable then their aquabus cable. I just figure that's so they can charge 3 times more then the cables worth lol

Agreed. I'm just not willing to take the risk however, lol.

Doug	07-14-2015 06:35 PM

Its not any of my cables guys. Its the thread like wire from base unit to the controller display.

WarDog

07-14-2015 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug (Post 958914)

Its not any of my cables guys. Its the thread like wire from base unit to the controller display.

Understood. How far along did you cut the cable? I ask because if you can take apart the display unit to see how it's connected you may just be able to shorten the cable, no?

Doug	07-14-2015 07:33 PM

It cut right close to controller. I did take it apart to see but never lifted circuit board when the wires go. I can barely see the wires. Not sure how I would reconnect without proper equipment. I ordered a new one from RS. Perhaps I will send mind to Apex and see if they can fix it.

Aquattro

07-14-2015 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by WarDog (Post 958869)

The wire is designed to easily fit through cabinet door/stand clearances without having to drill holes.

Except for the much larger plug on the end :)

Doug	07-15-2015 12:00 AM

and I had to order another temp probe, as I tripped over mine pulling both ends out................:lol:

Ryanerickson

07-15-2015 01:26 AM

Mine did the same thing well kinda the wire broke at the usb connection now I can't calibrate probes etc what a pain the wire is so thin what were they thinking.

spit.fire

07-15-2015 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by WarDog (Post 958869)

Neptune clearly states that their cables are not standard USB, and if you attempt to use standard USB cables in place of Apex cables, you can fry your head unit or modules. Is saving a few bucks worth frying several hundred dollars worth of equipment?

The wire is designed to easily fit through cabinet door/stand clearances without having to drill holes.

That's so you buy there over priced cables, all mine are from the dollar store

Doug	07-15-2015 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by spit.fire (Post 958948)

That's so you buy there over priced cables, all mine are from the dollar store

I just ordered some over priced cables....:lol:

My friend is going to have a look at it. If he can't repair, perhaps you wish to take a shot at it. :smile:

Doug	07-15-2015 03:31 PM

I just took it apart. Its a 4 wire system. Each of the tiny wires has two wires. Almost invisible to my old eyes. :lol:

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