Ranco Not Working Error "EP"

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My ranco worked for the last 2 years without a hitch but this last weekend I went to grab a beer and it was warm :( I took a look at the Ranco I have and it said EP. After googleing it, it seems to be an error with the temp probe, has anyone else had this issue? What can I do to fix it? Or do I have to buy a new one?
 
do a google for the ranco manufacturer... they are good people to deal with in IME. Mine had an error code and they made it easy to send it back. Sent me a new one within a couple weeks. It was under warranty which i believe is one year though. Call 'em-- you can get a hold of an actual technician pretty easy.
 
I have my Ranco set up with removable probes. When I disconnect them, it dispalys EP as yours does. My guess is that it is not "seeing" the probes.
 
Driddy said:
I have my Ranco set up with removable probes. When I disconnect them, it dispalys EP as yours does. My guess is that it is not "seeing" the probes.
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or they got wet...some of those probes aren't 'wet' probes. I ruined one.

Good news is you can make one. DigiKey sells thermistors $0.77, that's right 77 cents. (1000 ohm at 25C) And shipping is like $2

Solder a 2-lead wire on the legs, drop into a tight-fitting brass, copper or SS tube, epoxy into place, and voila - a new probe.
 
droopy said:
do a google for the ranco manufacturer... they are good people to deal with in IME. Mine had an error code and they made it easy to send it back. Sent me a new one within a couple weeks. It was under warranty which i believe is one year though. Call 'em-- you can get a hold of an actual technician pretty easy.
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Called them they said 1 year its been over 2 :(

Hang Glider said:
or they got wet...some of those probes aren't 'wet' probes. I ruined one.

Good news is you can make one. DigiKey sells thermistors $0.77, that's right 77 cents. (1000 ohm at 25C) And shipping is like $2

Solder a 2-lead wire on the legs, drop into a tight-fitting brass, copper or SS tube, epoxy into place, and voila - a new probe.
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Shame I can't Solder :( I guess I will just have to wait till I go back to Austin and get my friend who can to help me. Thanks for the info though!
 

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