Rotel RLC-1040 Power Conditioner Issue

[Pez]

The front display of the unit reads the following:



FAIL:

Relay weld



In addition to that the lights for the Line Boost and Line Trim were alternating between each other. I looked in the manual for possible solutions and the only one offered was to unplug the unit and the issue may reset itself. Well that didn't happen, still showing the same message. Oddly everything plugged into it still works but I am guessing its no longer providing any protection. Couldn't find anything online about this. Is the unit essentially dead?



If it is dead can anyone offer a comparable replacement?

[Kevin D]

It's not quite dead, but the relay that shuts power off if under/over voltage for too long is fused in the on position.

You can still buy the same unit from APC http://www.apc.com/products/resource...ase_sku=H15BLK

I would imagine APC could probably replace the relay for you as well. Worse case you could put the guts of an H15 into your 1040 to keep the Rotel look.

Kevin D.

[Pez]

It's not quite dead, but the relay that shuts power off if under/over voltage for too long is fused in the on position.

You can still buy the same unit from APC http://www.apc.com/products/resource...ase_sku=H15BLK

I would imagine APC could probably replace the relay for you as well. Worse case you could put the guts of an H15 into your 1040 to keep the Rotel look.

Kevin D.

Funny that you mention the APC unit, I just bought one before I read your post (figured the RLC-1040 needed to be replaced). Yesterday I picked up a Panamax MR4300 from Best Buy but when I got home realized that while I could manage with only 8 outlets on the unit I was using 10 on RLC-1040. Also noticed the Panamax didn't have all the features of the RLC-1040 which I need do to old house wiring. That's when I cam across the APC unit you mentioned. Best part is the APC unit seems to be discontinued and can be had for half of what I paid for the RLC-1040. Interesting idea about keeping the Rotel look, I just may try that.

Thanks for your input!