Jebao Return Pump cycling On/Off

[ps2cho]

So having a problem with my Jebao DCT return pump -- Its cycling on and off after 5 seconds or so. It begins to ramp up, then I see the controller flash and it turns off, then begins to ramp up again. Over and over.

I've disassembled it, cleaned it with vinegar and no luck.

Any ideas or suggestions before I trash the thing?

 

[jsvand5]

Most problems seem to usually be the controller. Might be worth trying to find a new one or even see if someone has a used one laying around.

 

[road_runner]

Controller or the power supply. Some times
If the power supply have a problem it will turn on the DC pump, but when the pump ramp up and start drawing current power supply cannot supply enough current so it trigger a reset. This is common fault btw.

Another possibility is if there is something holding the propeller..so clean the pump and see if there is something stuck somewhere.

 

[homer1475]

I've disassembled it, cleaned it with vinegar and no luck.

Another possibility is if there is something holding the propeller..so clean the pump and see if there is something stuck somewhere.

I often browse these forums(or any forum really) and many times read something like this. Is reading comprehension something they no longer teach in school? Or is it people just don't read the OP, and respond to the title?

I would start by replacing the controller. These are a known failure point with these pumps. At the price point of these pumps, I personally wouldn't mess with it, and buy a new one. Then try the controller from the new one on the old pump. If it works, you have a spare pump.

 

[road_runner]

I often browse these forums(or any forum really) and many times read something like this. Is reading comprehension something they no longer teach in school? Or is it people just don't read the OP, and respond to the title?

I would start by replacing the controller. These are a known failure point with these pumps. At the price point of these pumps, I personally wouldn't mess with it, and buy a new one. Then try the controller from the new one on the old pump. If it works, you have a spare pump.

The best thing to do with someone like you is to ignore you

 

[homer1475]

Ignore me, because you cant read.

Interesting.

 

[ps2cho]

I often browse these forums(or any forum really) and many times read something like this. Is reading comprehension something they no longer teach in school? Or is it people just don't read the OP, and respond to the title?

I would start by replacing the controller. These are a known failure point with these pumps. At the price point of these pumps, I personally wouldn't mess with it, and buy a new one. Then try the controller from the new one on the old pump. If it works, you have a spare pump.

Thanks. I really want to move away from these Chinese DC pumps to a EcoTech, but just not ready quite yet with other house expenses. I've ordered a replacement controller for $22 on ebay and we will see if that works.

 

[jda]

Fluval or Laguna are not much more than a Cheap Chinese pump and they are decade long pumps. They are not DC, but not sure why you need a DC pump anyway. Check them out if the controller does not work and you are in the market for new pumps.