I got a call from the aquapod people

[zoie2]

They calleld me and said the wires are wired wrong and to unplug it right away

If I do that will everything die? I'm gonna cry!!!!! Of course everything is just my LS, LR 1 hermit and 2 turbos, but still!

He said he's not sure what they're going to do. Current USA was sendingout plugs to plug it into but marinareef didn't like that idea. He said they might have to recall them or send our refunds. He said he would let me know today or tomorrow.
I don't know what to do! Keep the lights on or turn them off.
Oh yea, and if they send me a new one, and I switch everything to the new one, will my tank cycle all over again?

 

[devilboy]

well lets see i bought mine from the same company, and he called me also. yes i did unplug mine, all i have in mine is sand and live rock cycling. i would say yes you can shut yours off too, the hermits and snails dont care. the live rock may to a point, but it will liven up once the lights work again. as for it re cycling, it may, but it wont last very long.

 

[chipmaker]

As long as both plugs are in or just ploug 0one plug in, aafter wrapping a few wraps of electrical tape around the other cords plug to cover the prongs, there shold not really be any reason to have to unplug it. While it may not be wired correctly, at least it will not present a shock hazzard as a lot of folks have reported, and it certainly should not start a fire.......
Just pick one light assembly to utilze, , identify cord for that light, and wrap other plug on other cord up with tape and bump on until they get the fix to you, no sense loosing anyhting with the screwup...
From what I seen and heard, they (current) is offering folks a retro kit to include a dual timer, instructions to modify existing wire and needed insulated tape or cap etc, and a free t shirt or hat or something along those line........Seems its a quick fix according to some, snip one wire and cap both ends with insulated cap.......it appears they fed both lights ballasts independantly as well as with a jumper between the two as well so they get feedback through the ballast if one is off and it keeps the lights from being used correctly with a timer.
I would certaily expect a replacement whatever upfront first, and use the AP until that time with 1/2 the lights being utilized.

 

[devilboy]

chip, they are not sending out a retrofit kit. it is only 2 adapters that plug into the male prongs off the plug that will resist the electrical surge coming thru the prongs on the cord that is unplugged. but on another forum i am on, someone said that current offered them a replacement hood for a burned out cooling fan... what a bunch of crap i was never giving the choice. they told me this is what we are sending you to fix it. but the company i bought it from may end up replacing it since they feel it is still not fixing the problem. maybe the will send me a 24g with the MH lighting

 

[zoie2]

The guy I spoke with said that Curent USA was sending out those plugs, but that they (marinareffs) didn't like the idea, and they also didn't like the idea of the repair kit. He said they took one apart there and tried to repair it and wires were left exposed that touched the metal sheild and that was a fire hazard. He didn't seem to like either idea, but said they would think of something, they just weren't sure. I'm so bummed out. I was thinking I might get a little fish for valentines day. Now I probably won't be able to.