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Heater Failed
My ASI camera heater has failed. I had noticed that the top of the camera was not getting warm anymore, and found a condensation spot on the sensor window. When I removed the filter wheel to inspect I found the +12V wire had broken at the point where it attaches to the heating element coil copper tape. When I installed it I followed the ASI instructions and secure the power lead with the supplied cable ties at the top and back of the camera. I can't tell why it failed, whether through corrosion caused by dew or poor soldering of the wire to the copper tape tab. I have sent the info to Sam at ZWO along with the photos attached here.
If you have one of these heaters it is probably a good idea to keep and eye on the heater to see if it is still performing. I will advise whatever I hear back from Sam.
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