An update for my 5-in-1 brothers... since I opened mine up a couple weeks ago, and confirmed the regulator for the motor (loose, cold solder joints), it has been AWESOME. We're hitting record highs in San Diego, today climbing towards 94-degrees, but my 5-in-1 is hovering ±2-degrees with the many PWS in my area. Before the 'fix' I would've seen +6-degrees or higher!When southern latitudes like ours start heating up, the solar insulation really gets tough on non aspirated stations. Having a FARS in my book is essential for us if one wants the best accuracy.
I can't believe it was that simple, but it seems to be the case. Take the time to check yours. It's a PITA to get to, but once you're there, move the two capicators up/down and confirm solder underneath on the board. Do the same with the sensor inputs and output to the motor. DO NOT HEAT TOO MUCH, just enough to get the solder to re-flow, and that's it! If necessary, add more solder to help with heat flow.
Good luck
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Re: Dual Solar 06014RM overheating
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