When using it in-line, the bulb is likely to over-heat &amp; burn-out, if the pump gets clogged, correct?
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We've had ours running continuously since we bought it two years ago. Never had any problems with pump clogging we have it in line with a Fluval canister. Honestly though a common Pleco does the best job on keeping your tank clean from algae if that's your problem.
1249574
It may be burnt out, should come on when unit is running will have a blue glow.
1235679
Unless there was an abnormal voltage surge, it would have been the light bulb that was bad. Halogen bulbs get very hot and if the seal for the bulb is weak. the expansion and contraction from the heat would cause a leak, leading to a failure.
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No. It's not the bulbs. It's the base. For some reason it shorts out. I've found it happens if you generate static shock while touching the lamp.my initial 2 went out with in weeks. (I bought 2) just had a replacement go out last week. So will be calling for a replacement again.
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I will be very honest with you, this unit I got, the UV light shorted out or burned out. But they replaced the whole unit for me. However, I did not get the same one with the UV in it. So I have never replaced the bulb! I had no problems with the company & recieving my replacement filter. I don't know if this helped you or not.
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Hi Ellyn, buy the unit, its fabulous. No need to worry about it overheating, it won't, it's just like a cfl light bulb. Don't look at it for any length of time tho', I read that's not good for the eyes. I put it inside my nylons to kill any bacteria in there, as well as my shoes daily. It's a great deal and the company will take your call and help you if needed. They were so nice to me when I called because I had a question. Take care, d
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Check to be sure you have all your hoses going in and out of the right places on the filter, that nothing is reversed. Have you verified that your primer bulb works? They sometimes go bad, especially the Walmart cheapos. Do you have your bulb before or after the filter? I have mine after. Even still, the bulbs are a pain to firm up sometimes. I've sometimes gotten my bulb to firm by just running the boat. The fuel system can create a suction and get the fuel moving.
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make sure that both ends are making good contact With the mounting points, also don't touch glass of the bulb directly as the oil in the skin will cause the bulb to burn out very quickly
832506
On my unit the green light went out after a while, while the unit was still in warranty. The unit otherwise appeared OK. I called Intermatic and after some discussion and email they sent me a new unit. Their thought was that the light burned out. I took the 'bad' one apart and it looked OK on the inside, so it likely was a bad bulb. The green light should always be on when the unit is powered.
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The yellow part you see on top of the battery has floats in them so when the battery is full the entry of water stops. As the water in the battery is used up the floats drop down allowing more water to enter. So the3 water in the fill line will just flow into the battery as the battery calls for it. The squeeze bulb part disconnects. So to answer your question, no it should not cause a problem.
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My opinion would be is if the bulb fits it should do no damage but a "knockoff" or cheaper bulb may not give you much service life.
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Yes the bulb is wearing out if its going on and off best to replace it and do not touch the glass it burns so hot the oil from your finger will make a hot spot and short life for the bulb but do recommend lube on the brass part just a touch so next bulb change will not stick in the socket silicone works the best I think but very little so it will not run down onto the glass of the bulb also check the light sensor is not picking up light from another source
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Okay, I've been asked to review this item several times... and this is the first I've heard of this. I'm pretty sure, mine warmed up right away. It sounds like you need to check to see if the light bulb is screwed in all the way so it's making a connection. If not, I would exchange the light bulb... keep the other light bulb until you make sure if the replacement light bulb does the same thing because it could be the lamp itself.
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Not really. Higher wattage bulbs can cause the overheat relay to trip. I had to replace one light that kept doing that, but all the others will stay on for at least a couple hours without tripping.
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Pump has to be primed, sometimes multiple times depending on length of intake hose. Air in the intake line will "unprime" it and you will need to prime it until all air is out, then should pump fine.
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By the time they burn out (they are solid state - no delicate filament in a vacuum) the bulb, and you, will be ready to be thrown out!! You an always buy another one at that time if you still need it. If faulty, return for a refund.
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Yes, we do have a persistent bulb failure problem on this model. There is some sort of corrosion built up in the socket connections.