Dear GHL,

One of my Powerbar 5.1 units has developed a problem where the 5th socket (the switchable / dimmable socket) will not turn off. Using Control Centre to turn the socket off results in the red status LED turning off, but power continues to flow through the socket regardless and thus is it now an almost-useless ALWAYS ON socket.

This appears to be the same problem as reported by other users including two on the GHL forum:
- http://forum.aquariumcomputer.com/sh...-wont-turn-off
- http://forum.aquariumcomputer.com/sh...rk-dimm-socket


The PowerBar is only a few months old. The 5th socket was running an EcoTech Vectra L1 pump when it failed, and was switching on / off 2-3 times per day for feeding cycles. The firmware OS is ver1.01 and I could not find a newer version on the GHL site.



What was the problem and solution when this was previously reported; and can this problem be fixed without having to send the PowerBar back to the factory?


Thank you.