QUOTE(aeiou228 @ Dec 13 2017, 11:56 AM)
I'm merely stating the facts that electrical appliances are more prone to failure than non electrical appliance.
This is the burnt monitoring module (the electronic board) of our espring due to power surge.
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Total cost to replaced the monitoring module is RM629.65
The conclusion is, it's good to have those monitoring features and UV, but the cons is, it is prone to power surge damage and replacement cost ain't cheap. For those who are using espring now, please protect your espring with surge protector/isolator.
That part burnt, it looks like the part to generate the wireless power to power up the UV light. high power
a power mosfet. rating 400V 10A i think, probably around that.
not sure if the damage has ripple effect on other parts or not.
out of warranty ?? if still in warranty, send in for checks.
they'll do the check n advice you what is your next course of action.
yeah, since alr invest in such a good unit, why not add a surge protector for minimal cost to safeguard it, well worth it.
I have to say, its been trouble & hassle free for many units now,
real peace of mind.
ps. if can digest, read the following paper :
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3743977/QUOTE
Background:
This was a preliminary study to test for the presence of multiple antibiotic-resistant extended spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) producing bacteria in Malaysian urban surface waters. Although the literature review revealed several published papers on clinical ESBL isolates in Malaysia, none were found on ESBL isolates obtained from local surface waters
Materials and Methods
The four sampling sites selected within the city of Petaling Jaya were one site along Sungai Kayu Ara (3.112086N,461.596438E), two sites along Sungai Pencala and one site at a large drain running perpendicular to Jalan Lagoon Selatan (3.06454N,461.598756E). One of the two sites along Sungai Pencala (3.095823N,461.633946E) was exposed to a more industrialised environment. This area had many factories and companies such as motor showrooms, car rental companies, food manufacturers and a free trade zone. Drains and pipes from these industries open into the river. The other site along Sungai Pencala (3.120217N,461.627487E) was relatively less industrialised, although it did run close to the main road. Sungai Kayu Ara’s sample site was in a more residential area, with condominiums and houses in the surrounding area. However, one of the banks was badly maintained and had domestic waste dumped along it. Sampling was carried out early in the day on different days, ensuring that there was no rain prior to sample collection.
Conclusion
It is evident from this study that local urban surface waters are contaminated with potentially pathogenic ESBL-producing bacteria, possibly originating from domestic and hospital waste, farming, and agriculture. The presence of ESBL in the environment poses potential risks of outbreaks of infection in the event of human exposure and highlights the need to be prepared for such circumstances in terms of funding and healthcare. In addition, the results show the importance of effectively controlling the release of contaminants into local surface waters. The findings of this preliminary study may form the basis for future work on Malaysian surface waters
This post has been edited by bcktang: Dec 29 2017, 01:06 AM