weird failures with grasslin clocks

[UmmScott]

I've come across 3 clocks that all failed in the same way...2 of them were a littler older, 1 was under 4 months old.

Just wondering if anyone else has came across grasslin clocks that don't terminate..??

All 3 of these calls within a month of each other, customers complained of excessive condensation on the ceiling and dripping/freezing on the floor. So I'm first suspecting the obvious that its staying in defrost too long.
And sure enough it was the clocks all 3 times....checked across N and X @ evaps and had 0 volts so 3 wire working ok...went to timer and everytime found voltage at X terminal but timer not terminating.

Now, the ones I replaced weren't the newer DTAV40 they were something like DTSX-240-M or along those lines.
I've read on here recently that all these weird issues have been fixed with the DTAV40..?
My boss still doesn't like them and advises us to replace with a paragon when its not a warranty issue

[N2fords]

Replace those POS with a Paragon and be done with them. The fail within a year. I am not impressed with Grasslin

[jpsmith1cm]

Replace those POS with a Paragon and be done with them. The fail within a year. I am not impressed with Grasslin

No patience or tolerance for Grasslin clocks.

[UmmScott]

right....thanks guys.
The only thing i do like that grasslins have that paragons don't is each defrost can be set for different lengths..
But isn't there a paragon that can do that too?

[N2fords]

You are mistaken as paragon digital have desperate duration and if the power goes out it will keep the time.. best time clock out there..

[MikeySq]

You are mistaken as paragon digital have desperate duration and if the power goes out it will keep the time.. best time clock out there..

+1 i love those

[N2fords]

All I use period

[mr_guy]

I just tell customer to use hair dryer works every time. Just kidding

Paragon electromechanical clocks are great! They can do any type of defrost

[Idahoreferman]

9145-00 the only time clock you need

[UmmScott]

Is the 9145 dual voltage?...or do I need a 9145-20 as well?

[icemeister]

Is the 9145 dual voltage?...or do I need a 9145-20 as well?

It automatically selects for dual voltage.

http://www.uni-line.com/images/docs/150-1893d.pdf

[refrigeration johnny]

9145-00 the only time clock you need

Used to have a whole shelf in the van for defrost timers, now I have two. both 9145-00, always carry a back-up.

[Idahoreferman]

Used to have a whole shelf in the van for defrost timers, now I have two. both 9145-00, always carry a back-up.

Yep the only way to roll

[UmmScott]

damn....so why have I been clowning around this whole time and just stocking this one? haha

[Brewmaster101]

I love Grasslin.......when I am throwing it off the roof!
Right after I look at the new Paragon I just installed!! Golden!

[BBeerme]

Here's one for you. Service call earlier this week. Evap frozen up pretty good. Pins not set to ever defrost. See if you guys come to the same conclusion I did . . .

[Mooshman812]

One time a grasslin caught on fire on top of the freezer box. It was a 2 alarm fire, the only damage was to some wires to freezer and the POS that caused/deserved the flames.

[Brewmaster101]

Had a nice one today! Walk in freezer. Contractor installed time clock 6" to the left of the evap on the wall! Anyhow, it works! But the call today was the freezer was warming up. Upon arrival I found boxes on top shelf jammed up against the timer...........ok! Cleared the boxes, ran a defrost.
( the evap was Really frosted up!) defrosted great. Hoping without the boxes holding the timer back, tonight will be quiet.