Aristocrat problems?

Mayor · 09-23-2012, 07:56 AM

Just wondering if anyone has had as many problems with their Aristocrat as I have had?
Bought a M+THC a few years ago and since have had multiple fans & cooling units go bad/ stop working.

Bob has been more than great about sending new parts but it seems I'm replacing something every few months.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

Thanks

Ashcan Bill · 09-23-2012, 08:56 AM

Mine is around four years old and I've never had a problem of any sort. I'm surprised and sorry to hear you've had issues.

CigarNut · 09-23-2012, 10:45 AM

You should give Bob a call - he stands behind his products. Just my

markem · 09-23-2012, 01:43 PM

Never had a problem. Since what you are describing appears to be electrical in nature, you may want to buffer the incoming power source. A wildly fluctuating power source will kill off electronics in a seemingly haphazard manner.

You could try an inline uninterruptable power supply (i.e., one what doesn't rely on a "switch" but always sends power through the buffer of the battery) or get a cheaper solution with something like an MJF line filter (http://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-008777), which is what I use. I have very stable power with less than 3% voltage fluctuation on average, but if you have more, I'd suggest the inline route.

Also check to make sure that you do not have too many devices on the circuit. Overloading a circuit will also cause power fluctuation. I have my two aristocrats on a 15amp circuit of their own.

One final electrical thought: you may want to check the ground to ensure that: a) there is a good connection between the ground (probably a rod) and the house power panel (no corrosion, etc.); and b) that all the power outlets on that one circuit have their grounds properly affixed. When we had this house built, we found several grounds wires that were not properly connected.

Good luck. Fortunately, Bob is the king of great customer service.

CohibaStevie · 09-23-2012, 02:22 PM

Not had a single problem with my aristocrat...

I did think the fans ran too loud but i sent some quiet models to bob and he kindly wired them up for free for me.

The man is a legend. So are his products.

09-23-2012, 07:56 AM	#1
Mayor Still the Mayor Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Johnny Location: The Edge of America Posts: 83 Trading: (4)	Aristocrat problems? Just wondering if anyone has had as many problems with their Aristocrat as I have had? Bought a M+THC a few years ago and since have had multiple fans & cooling units go bad/ stop working. Bob has been more than great about sending new parts but it seems I'm replacing something every few months. Thoughts? Suggestions? Thanks

09-23-2012, 08:56 AM	#2
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,889 Trading: (6)	Re: Aristocrat problems? Mine is around four years old and I've never had a problem of any sort. I'm surprised and sorry to hear you've had issues.

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09-23-2012, 01:43 PM	#4
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,504 Trading: (47)	Re: Aristocrat problems? Never had a problem. Since what you are describing appears to be electrical in nature, you may want to buffer the incoming power source. A wildly fluctuating power source will kill off electronics in a seemingly haphazard manner. You could try an inline uninterruptable power supply (i.e., one what doesn't rely on a "switch" but always sends power through the buffer of the battery) or get a cheaper solution with something like an MJF line filter (http://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-008777), which is what I use. I have very stable power with less than 3% voltage fluctuation on average, but if you have more, I'd suggest the inline route. Also check to make sure that you do not have too many devices on the circuit. Overloading a circuit will also cause power fluctuation. I have my two aristocrats on a 15amp circuit of their own. One final electrical thought: you may want to check the ground to ensure that: a) there is a good connection between the ground (probably a rod) and the house power panel (no corrosion, etc.); and b) that all the power outlets on that one circuit have their grounds properly affixed. When we had this house built, we found several grounds wires that were not properly connected. Good luck. Fortunately, Bob is the king of great customer service. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

09-23-2012, 02:22 PM	#5
CohibaStevie Irish Habanos Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2012 First Name: Stevie Location: Belfast, Ireland Posts: 4 Trading: (1)	Re: Aristocrat problems? Not had a single problem with my aristocrat... I did think the fans ran too loud but i sent some quiet models to bob and he kindly wired them up for free for me. The man is a legend. So are his products.

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