Sundome XL-48 Help

Beezer · 01-17-2007, 03:16 PM

My sundome xl-48 is giving me a headache that I hope someone can help me with.
Everytime I tan it starts up fine. It will run and then all of a sudden at 3 minutes into the tan the circuit blows . I checked the power with a volt meter and its at 218 volts (so no idea why it blows) I dont have a buck booster. Is it time I get one installed?
Any help would be appreciated

Thanks
Beezer

KnxTan · 01-17-2007, 03:27 PM

Are you using the proper size circuit breaker?

Beezer · 01-17-2007, 03:34 PM

Yes 60 Amp

UltimateTanSJ · 01-17-2007, 04:35 PM

I just worked on one that was doing the same thing. Check the wire connection in the junction box. If the wires are hot, shut off the power, let them cool down and remove the wire caps, inspect the wires to be sure they are not burnt, and reconnect them snuggly.

caribbean tan man · 01-17-2007, 04:38 PM

you should also be using copper lugs not wire nuts....its a better and easier connection.

are you using the right gauge wire?

is this all of a sudden or did you just install it?

Neon Beach · 01-17-2007, 06:05 PM

Try a new breaker.

movieking · 01-17-2007, 06:21 PM

What Neon said. Breakers can wear out.

Brian Oshman · 01-18-2007, 08:21 AM

Check current draw with an amprobe. If it is under 60 amps, the breaker is bad. Make sure all connections are tight.

If the current draw is over 60 amps, there is a problem. You probably have a bad capacitor.

Your voltage is too low. Add a booster to get it to 230 volts and it will tan better.

Beezer · 01-18-2007, 11:52 AM

You all have been a great help!
I will change the breaker this weekend and let you all know how it goes.

Thanks Again!

Neon Beach · 01-18-2007, 11:59 AM

Good luck.

01-17-2007, 03:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
Beezer Join Date: Mar 17 2005 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	Sundome XL-48 Help My sundome xl-48 is giving me a headache that I hope someone can help me with. Everytime I tan it starts up fine. It will run and then all of a sudden at 3 minutes into the tan the circuit blows . I checked the power with a volt meter and its at 218 volts (so no idea why it blows) I dont have a buck booster. Is it time I get one installed? Any help would be appreciated Thanks Beezer

01-17-2007, 03:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
KnxTan I love Derf!! Join Date: Oct 8 2004 Posts: 1,030 Rep Power: 8	Re: Sundome XL-48 Help Are you using the proper size circuit breaker? __________________ A liberal is someone who is so open minded, their brain has fallen out. “Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid.”

01-17-2007, 03:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
Beezer Join Date: Mar 17 2005 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	Re: Sundome XL-48 Help Yes 60 Amp

01-17-2007, 04:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
UltimateTanSJ I love Derf!! Join Date: Nov 8 2005 Location: California Age: 27 Posts: 676 Rep Power: 5	Re: Sundome XL-48 Help I just worked on one that was doing the same thing. Check the wire connection in the junction box. If the wires are hot, shut off the power, let them cool down and remove the wire caps, inspect the wires to be sure they are not burnt, and reconnect them snuggly. __________________ Joseph ~I am the NFC~

01-17-2007, 04:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
caribbean tan man DERFTALK FBI AGENT Join Date: Jul 29 2003 Location: northeast Age: 32 Posts: 5,048 Rep Power: 30	Re: Sundome XL-48 Help you should also be using copper lugs not wire nuts....its a better and easier connection. are you using the right gauge wire? is this all of a sudden or did you just install it? __________________ someone PM me when a good tanning topic is posted. :lol:

01-17-2007, 06:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
Neon Beach I'm Banned Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 45 Posts: 52,065 Rep Power: 0	Re: Sundome XL-48 Help Try a new breaker.

01-17-2007, 06:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
movieking Police Department Join Date: Aug 12 2004 Location: Eastern NC Age: 43 Posts: 2,736 Rep Power: 13	Re: Sundome XL-48 Help What Neon said. Breakers can wear out. __________________ http://www.1strunvideo.formovies.com http://www.amazon.com/shops/1strunvideo

01-18-2007, 08:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
Brian Oshman Brian Oshman Join Date: Apr 29 2001 Location: High Bridge, NJ Age: 39 Posts: 846 Rep Power: 12	Re: Sundome XL-48 Help Check current draw with an amprobe. If it is under 60 amps, the breaker is bad. Make sure all connections are tight. If the current draw is over 60 amps, there is a problem. You probably have a bad capacitor. Your voltage is too low. Add a booster to get it to 230 volts and it will tan better. __________________

01-18-2007, 11:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
Beezer Join Date: Mar 17 2005 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	Re: Sundome XL-48 Help You all have been a great help! I will change the breaker this weekend and let you all know how it goes. Thanks Again!

01-18-2007, 11:59 AM	#10 (permalink)
Neon Beach I'm Banned Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 45 Posts: 52,065 Rep Power: 0	Re: Sundome XL-48 Help Good luck.

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