Is my ozone generator dead?

[wil0311]

I emailed Redsea about a problem I had once. They told me to run RO water through the unit, then blow air through it overnight to dry it out before turning it on. After cleaning it you can sure smell the ozone again.

[Jack]

That's interesting. I've had 2 Redsea ozonizers in the past - a 200mg with redox controller and also a 50mg basic. Both of mine stopped producing ozone. I still think they're really low quality for the price but it woulda been nice to try this possible fix. I think next time I'll buy a higher-end Sanders ozonizer because I really liked what ozone did.

Originally Posted by wil0311

I emailed Redsea about a problem I had once. They told me to run RO water through the unit, then blow air through it overnight to dry it out before turning it on. After cleaning it you can sure smell the ozone again.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Jack

I think next time I'll buy a higher-end Sanders ozonizer because I really liked what ozone did.

Jack, care to elaborate? I have an ozone unit that isn't selling, so if there's some good reason to use it, might as well put it to use

Maybe PM to not hijack (more than I have)...

[Binare]

Read the section on ORP.

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/index.php

[Pescador]

Try adding some fresh saltwater to the tankwater in the cup, the ORP should drop then add ozone and see if it comes back up.

I have a dead Red Sea unit as well, I switched to a Sanders generator with a separate Pinpoint controller and it's been going strong for a few years now. I quit using the dryer it was kind of a PIA but I'm still using a Luft pump and a reactor.

[phreezee]

You can smell for ozone production, so that's you basic test.
Not sure of the type of unit you have basic/plus/deluxe, but they have fuses in them that might need replacing.