RKL PC4 problem

[dknuckles]

Well this is the 3rd PC4 that burns out the 1st outlet for the heater element.
I use a 500w titanium and I seem to get a little over a year before it burns out. This u the 3rd occurance of this issue. I even purchased an entire RKL system and the same thing.
Has anyone had a similar problem and was there a fix?

Thanks in advance

 

[Poseidon]

That is yucky! I also use the RKL, and the first outlet for my heater, which is now a 300W heater over the 500W that I had which failed last week. Has DA replaced warrantied any of these for you Dave? At almost $100 a pop that is not a cheap purchase every year.

 

[bella127]

I lost the first channel on two of my pc4's. Both of mine were used for a 300 w heater. I recently upgraded to an apex so I will see if I have the same problem. Two different heaters were used . They happened out of warranty . The pc4's seem to me like they are cheaply built .

 

[redfishbluefish]

I have an older RK2 and had similar problems. I added an expansion socket and run two 300 watt heaters off of this. It has its own powercord for the two sockets. Works great.

 

[dknuckles]

Mike honestly never tried. Always happens and the craziest hour/date/holiday so I just keep extra PC4s. Always more than 1yr
dA forum was posted and just noticed a reply so I am sure they will have some kind of insight (knock on wood)

If I included RK2 then x4. The extension socket interests me!?!?

I cannot afford the time for programming learning curve to switch to Apex (although, I am contemplating switch when the new tank goes up)
I have 2 complete RKLs and 5-6 PC4 (total) So if I sell them would almost cover the switch.

 

[dknuckles]

OK?!!?
Power back to PC4 #1 outlet, have element plugged in let's see and watch the temp!

 

[ToadallyNC]

Probably not a bad idea to have an extra in the fish closet.

 

[dknuckles]

So far so good!
Put in 2nd heater (not on RKL, not even on same circuit) for back up just in case.
Hindsight, I should of had one anyway :/