tundra ha escrito:

Friends of mine have recently had 2 new TVs go out within 6 months or so of
each other. Both were covered by warranty but I wonder if this is somehow a
voltage problem. First one was a crt tube type and the tube burned out after
1 1/2 years. Replaced it with an LCD which lasted only 3 months. They live
in a small town out in the boonies so I don't know if their power signal may
be poor. Any recommendation on how check this? Can electricians measure
voltage fluctuations? They don't have a good surge protector or power
conditioner but they didn't have one on their old tv for decades so they
figured they didn't need one. Are newer tvs more susceptible to voltage
irregularities? Anybody have an opinion on the value of a surge protector on
a tv? are things like power consoles (like a Belkin PF30 Power Console)
worthwhile
insurance?
SL

When you say new tvs, you need to give us the make and model if
possible.
chances are, the sets weren't much good to begin with, seems the norm
these days of disposable electronic consumerism.... SO many people tend
to be guided by shiny silvery appearance and low price rather than
build quality or brand reputation. Then the chickens come home to roost
when the things crap out after the guarantee expires... so then out
they go and buy another, new, equally shoddy piece of crap to replace
it with!

sorry, rant off now! ;-) no offence intended to the OP, just my pure
speculation based on experience....
-B