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redarc isolator fried itself - fixed - new specs from redarc

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redarc isolator fried itself - fixed - new specs from redarc

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Has anyone ever had one of these redarc isolators fail?

Actually, the control box isnt working...

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Post by j-top paj »

no, but i was about to buy one from work. looks like i wont be getting it now
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Post by TUFF MAV »

I have had one of these fail, Redarc sent a replacement part & havn't had anymore problems with it.


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Post by ozy1 »

j-top paj wrote:no, but i was about to buy one from work. looks like i wont be getting it now
so what, youd seriously consider not buyin one now casue one person had one fail, and you dont even know why it failed yet, eletrical fault maybe,

maybe you should sell your GU, i hear a guy had a starter motor fail, you wouldnt want that would you.............. :roll:
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Post by j-top paj »

no, but there are other ones at a cheaper price that i havnt heard any problems with. i dont think it would be worth the extra money
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Post by HotFourOk »

I bought a 'Calibre' brand isolator from Supercheap Auto, and on Friday it caused a nice little fire in my engine bay.
I felt like a jeep :D

I got a refund and bought one from a 4x4 shop this time.
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TUFF MAV wrote:I have had one of these fail, Redarc sent a replacement part & havn't had anymore problems with it.


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Post by chimpboy »

I have a Matson, no problems after about... hrmm... coupla years.

That the control box on the redarc would actually melt down surprises me a little.
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Post by RoldIT »

My own Redarc plus 1 other I know of, been going strong to over 2 years, no problems at all.
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Post by TUFF MAV »

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Yeah but it was probably getting 24v pumped thru a 12v Redarc solenoid. :lol:

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Post by udm »

update... and now, about 6 months later i find this... :x

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These are the new specs.

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i ordered a new controller and the isolator is now working again :cool:

so be careful you dont buy old stock ;)
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Post by pongo »

The pic of redarcs statement is exactly whats happening in my old MK patrol with a matson fitted. My prob will most likely be old wiring etc
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Post by patrol42 »

j-top paj wrote:no, but there are other ones at a cheaper price that i havnt heard any problems with. i dont think it would be worth the extra money
Yes but redarc's service is second to none..I had one and it failed after about 2 years, called Redarc for some advice when i was trouble shooting it and they express posted a new one to me. No questions asked, did not even bother to ask for a receipt.
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Post by chimpboy »

13.2/12.5 is better anyway.

No idea what voltages my Matson does but it works fine with my alternator.
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