RO issues

[stewardsdairy]

Second major issue with new leader RO. Is anyone else having problems? Happy with my dealer, nick Wendel and service has been great, but two breakdowns is disappointing.

[Bucket Head]

Sorry to hear of the breakdowns. What has happened with your machine? Were you, or the dealer able to make the repairs quickly?

Steve

[stewardsdairy]

Something was wrong in the electrical box on the machine when I first got it and it wouldn't attempt to even start. Got prompt service from leader and they ended up replacing the entire electric control box two days later. Now I have a seal broke on a re circulation motor. Nick is getting leader to send the replacement parts I need. Hopefully they arrive soon. Shouldn't run today but may get more Friday and Saturday. It is awesome seeing how little wood it takes to make syrup with ro'ed sap!

[Bucket Head]

Hopefully the bugs will be worked out after this. And your right- adding an RO to any operation produces "awesome" results.

Steve

[silvermaple]

I was at Bascoms the other day and overheard that their new leader RO blew out the recirc seals as well. I also heard from someone in starksboro that has a neighbor with two new leader RO's and the mechanic has been up there a half dozen times for similar issues. I don't think you are the only one!

[stewardsdairy]

I guess they had an issue with a shaft that was too long that is causing excessive friction and heat. They overnighted a part and it is back to working. Hope it stays that way!