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Old 04-21-2011, 01:09 AM
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Ok ill give that a go when i get one. Thanks for the help.
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Old 04-21-2011, 04:11 AM
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For what it's worth, my Neptune Systems stuff all do exactly the same thing that you describe. This is the same for the DC8 and EB8. It was the same for my ACIII Pro and now my Apex. I get the outlet flashing behavior just as you describe it.

When I contacted Neptune to discuss this, there response was "that really makes no sense?" Response from Neptune has always been quick, but they have never actually acknowledged or resolved a problem for me.

I'm not sure that I can offer a solution. I just don't connect anything with a "poor power factor" into any of the triac outlets. The EB4 is all relays if you have lots of small pumps/fans to control.

I thought I'd jump on the thread in hopes of learning something myself.

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Old 04-21-2011, 05:24 AM
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I had a Triac switch that was sticking on ever so slightly and allowing some current to pass through. I wound up sending it in under warranty for repairs. i would send Kurt @ Neptune an email and see what he suggests.
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Old 04-23-2011, 06:30 PM
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So just to update, i plugged a cheapy powerbar into the relay'd plug and then plugged the top off pump into it and no more outlet flashing. Interesting.
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Old 04-23-2011, 07:20 PM
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Take a look at the firmware, make sure it is up-to-date. I had the same problem before until I updated to the new firmware, after that it was smooth sailing.
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