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    Trouble shooting EB8

    So i have a used EB 8. First 6 sockets work. Im trouble shooting 4 and 8. So im testing it with non-reef items. It will not power on a lightbulb, it will not power on an NH-40PX. I assuming that 4 and 8 are damaged. How can i confirm this before reaching out to APEX. I know its out of warranty for sure

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    If the lightbulb you used works in a wall outlet and setting to the outlet to manual ON and plugging in does not light up the bulb, then it's almost definitely a hardware problem. You can try updating the module firmware just in case to take software completely out of the equation.

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    Interesting that it's the two mechanical relays that aren't working, while the 6 TRIACs still function. I believe the mechanical relays are supposed to be more reliable overall.

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    The OP’s report that 4 & 8 work with two devices tested but not a third device is perplexing. It doesn’t matter what is plugged into relay-switch outlets as long as the device’s current draw does not exceed the rated Amps capability of the relay.
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    Sorry . i missed typed. it wasnt working at all. i was mistaken

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    That makes a big difference!

    Can you hear either relay clicking as you manually turn on and off the outlet using the dashboard sliders?
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    No. I don’t hear anything at all

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