AI Hydra 26 fan issues

[garyfri]

So I have replaced my fan twice and nothing has changed.
My light shuts off for a while because the fan will not spin and cool the light. attached video of what occurs. attached link of the parts I have replaced.

Hydra 26 replacement fan

AI Parts Store

shop.aquaillumination.com

 

[Jake_Janoski]

The wiring may be off. can you add a photo of the motherboard and where the fan connects.

 

[Jake_Janoski]

might even be the power supply

 

[garyfri]

I have two of these lights on my 75 gallon and I have swapped the power supply and the one still does it (same one regardless of power supply). Here is the pic of the motherboard. the fan power line is plugged in fully. Not sure where the temp sensor is but I am assuming it is working as it shuts the light down.

 

[Jake_Janoski]

My suspicion is a short I would recommend cleaning all metal contacts with an electronics cleaner and then testing. If this still does not fix it then try testing for continuity and see if there is a short, what I believe is happening is the voltage is either too low or too high and as a result the fan stops.

 

[garyfri]

are you familiar with the board. How can i indicated or find where the power connector for is at? I have a voltmeter but there is so many pins I am not sure where to start.

 

[Jake_Janoski]

I’m so sorry for my late response, I believe the temperature sensor is bad I might be able to track one down for you and send you the link as well as install instructions or maybe even a new board. Let me know the exact make and model and I’ll help ya out.

 

[Charles4400]

So I have replaced my fan twice and nothing has changed.
My light shuts off for a while because the fan will not spin and cool the light. attached video of what occurs. attached link of the parts I have replaced.

Hydra 26 replacement fan

AI Parts Store

shop.aquaillumination.com

Same thing happened to one of my ai hd 26 lights. Changed the fan and tried other power supply but would cut off when it got too hot due to fan not coming on. Fan works as it spins on startup.

Would love to know if a board or part can be just switched out.

But as a temp fix I got these fans to put on top and put them on a timer (apex) to run little before and little after peak light times and haven't had a problem since. Fans are pretty quite and it works...

 

[garyfri]

I’m so sorry for my late response, I believe the temperature sensor is bad I might be able to track one down for you and send you the link as well as install instructions or maybe even a new board. Let me know the exact make and model and I’ll help ya out.

They are the Hydra 26HD

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[garyfri]

Same thing happened to one of my ai hd 26 lights. Changed the fan and tried other power supply but would cut off when it got too hot due to fan not coming on. Fan works as it spins on startup.

Would love to know if a board or part can be just switched out.

But as a temp fix I got these fans to put on top and put them on a timer (apex) to run little before and little after peak light times and haven't had a problem since. Fans are pretty quite and it works...

Cool. Was the USB cable long enough or did you get an extension?

 

[Jake_Janoski]

Hey I’ll send you a link in a few.

 

[Charles4400]

Cool. Was the USB cable long enough or did you get an extension?

I can't remember but I think I got a short extension cord but don't remember. I dont think it came with a USB to wall adapter either. My cords are a jumbled mess or I would go check but I twist tied them to the ai light cable at the back of the tank so its hard to see how long the cord actually is.

 

[Jake_Janoski]

Hey been looking the past two days for links but have you tried factory resetting the lights (Gray Button) this will reset and readjust anything new and get everything working right.

 

[garyfri]

Thanks for the link to the fans. Not the cleanest display, but it works. Again thank you.

 

[Charles4400]

Thanks for the link to the fans. Not the cleanest display, but it works. Again thank you.

Glad it worked out for you!

Yes def not the cleanest but its cheap and keeps the light on lol!

 

[alexander_mo]

Hey been looking the past two days for links but have you tried factory resetting the lights (Gray Button) this will reset and readjust anything new and get everything working right.

thanks its work!!!