Does anyone know about the lead content (or lack thereof) of this shut-off? Perhaps it came with a tag that had a disclaimer or CA approval logo...
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I do not have any information on the chemical composition of the valve. Brass is a combination of copper and zinc, but sometimes aluminum, lead, and arsenic (according to about.com) may be added. You will need to ask the manufacturer for this information. Looking at the valve, there is a brass housing and the inside rotating part of the valve, the gate, is made of nylon.
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Yes... they said that their products were not lead free. There are some RV shut offs(a wye and a 45 degree) from Camco that are supposedly lead free, but require the CA warning because of something else... I wish they would say what specifically, but it can even be something that is only used during the manufacturing process for a plastic part(like CA wants to shame manufacturers for using dirty methods). Perhaps it is better to just use the plastic ones after an extended break in period...
935941
It does not shut off, but the box states power is reduced. The graphic they used on Amazon is wrong. Vornado AVH2 purchased 1/2016. My guess is they are just using their same airblow blocked/overheating technology for tip over.
836692
I think it's supposed to have an automatic shut off. Maybe yours is not working proper? Send it back.
2109355
I don't have this answer because it has always stayed on for the short duration I use it then it either goes off while sitting idle or I turn it off. I do know it has a short idle duration before it turns off on its own but I'm OK with that.
2003502
No, there website says N/A. Also, Amazon should remove it from the automatic shutoff selection.
2056720
Hey Edward, without a little more info I can only guess at why your unit is shutting off. One possibility is if their is not enough airflow through the unit and it might be overheating. Is it located where there is enough airflow? I have had no issues with my unit.
272585
It has an auto shutoff that can be disabled. Take the control apart and unsolder the 2nd pin. Problem solved. I've been running mine 24 hours a day nonstop for 2 years without a problem
1669266
I got a bad one and sent it back. It is not UL listed as it is a Canadian product. It has a thermostat to shut off at a set temp, mine didn't. This product scared me, so I would watch it closely for proper function b4 you just leave it on unattended.
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I have gone through three of them. They appear to have an issue with them. Mine lasted one month to nine months? Less than a year. Means they were bad from manufactures build date. Contact Velocity. They may be able to assist you. I smashed my third one three days ago. Made a funny humming noise and wouldn't shut off. All were famous for always freezing up sometimes for days up to weeks before it unfreeze. Good luck! We were sold defective items I suspect. By the manufacture.
2212144
I think it has to do something with the unit getting too hot and damaging the motor, but I never experienced the shutdown.
610205
I think yes, it shuts down @ the set point. Mine isn't perfect, sometimes it's off by a few percents. But with in 3-4%. Other times it's dead on.
409909
I run 2 Servers in my home office (I am an IT Consultant), plus the rest of my home on this unit. About 5 months ago we lost power for 48 hours and we ran the generator using Natural Gas. I had a couple of hiccups with some of my UPS's due to voltage fluctuation. I think it has to do with the sensitivity of the units. My older UPS units did not have an issue. I have found out from others in my field that this is common with newer units. I have APC older units and they did beep every once in awhile, but the equipment stayed on all 48 hours. The newer units did not and once the battery was used up, the equipment turned off. I don't want to give out model #'s because just because mine worked, I can't guarantee it will work for you. Once it gets warmer around here I am going to try and put surge suppressors in front of the newer units to see if that helps. If not I would try to put cheap UPS's in front of the High Capacity units. Hope that helps. BTW, I have my generator connected using a manual transfer switch and when I lost power, I was able to be on generator power in under 3 minutes.... Power went out... I went outside, removed the cover, turned on the Natural Gas, turned the key... That was it. I use a battery tender always connected to the unit so the battery is always fully charged. Total install including the generator was under $2600.
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Auto shut off kicks in after 60 seconds of idle. No. You have to touch it/use it within the 60 secs period.
1800399
I've had a similar issue. I'm not sure if it's important or not. If you look on the packaging you'll notice that there is NO way to contact the manufacturer. The only thing I can suggest is to call up a computer place and run that by them to see what they say, orr even call a place that sells electronic parts. If you do get a response, please let me know what they say.
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No I haven't. Mine shuts off as soon as I close it. In fact it makes the click sound that tells me it's off.
1522193
Well then, mine probably does have the automatic shut off too. I don't think I have ever left it for 30 minutes and my brush didn't come with any written instructions or a manual. I do wish Conair had more info on the product and how to use it.
1225249
I have had that happen but not often. I figured it must get "overheated" and it needs a cool down period. It will come back on after a short time. If this is the case--it's really a safety factor.