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Loewe TV problem - help/suggestions
Hi...
I have a Loewe Aconda and about a year ago, I got a obvious sparking that I could see from the top of the set through the vents. Called the service repair guy and for $800, he replaced the chassis and it worked fine again. Well..guess what...same thing again. Is this some sort of known fault with Loewe TV's or am I set to spend another $800 bucks to get it fixed again?? Or...should I just give up and buy a new TV? Suggestions/comments appreciated. Thanks in advance, Joe |
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Loewe TV problem - help/suggestions
You need a flyback transformer, horizontal output and damper diode. I do not
know if they are available as parts from Loewe, you may have to go with replacing the main PCB. I will check monday and see if you can get just the parts. I've been working in the Memphis area and have seen 3 sets with this problem, however we replaced the main Bd. as they were under warranty. If the parts are available it should not be so expensive this time. Where are you located? -- Jammy Harbin J & J Electronics, Inc. 227 S. 4th St. Selmer, TN 38375 731-645-3311 "Joe Trubisz" wrote in message om... Hi... I have a Loewe Aconda and about a year ago, I got a obvious sparking that I could see from the top of the set through the vents. Called the service repair guy and for $800, he replaced the chassis and it worked fine again. Well..guess what...same thing again. Is this some sort of known fault with Loewe TV's or am I set to spend another $800 bucks to get it fixed again?? Or...should I just give up and buy a new TV? Suggestions/comments appreciated. Thanks in advance, Joe |
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Loewe TV problem - help/suggestions
Considering the set, I would have spent my money on a descent name brand set
in the first place. Most of the time, the parts are not available for this set type, and they change the complete PCB at a very high cost. At today's prices, you can get a much better set for about $800 to $1000. Check out the Sony and Panasonic sets. These are excellent value for the money spent. -- Greetings, Jerry Greenberg GLG Technologies GLG ========================================= WebPage http://www.zoom-one.com Electronics http://www.zoom-one.com/electron.htm ========================================= "Ampdoc" wrote in message news You need a flyback transformer, horizontal output and damper diode. I do not know if they are available as parts from Loewe, you may have to go with replacing the main PCB. I will check monday and see if you can get just the parts. I've been working in the Memphis area and have seen 3 sets with this problem, however we replaced the main Bd. as they were under warranty. If the parts are available it should not be so expensive this time. Where are you located? -- Jammy Harbin J & J Electronics, Inc. 227 S. 4th St. Selmer, TN 38375 731-645-3311 "Joe Trubisz" wrote in message om... Hi... I have a Loewe Aconda and about a year ago, I got a obvious sparking that I could see from the top of the set through the vents. Called the service repair guy and for $800, he replaced the chassis and it worked fine again. Well..guess what...same thing again. Is this some sort of known fault with Loewe TV's or am I set to spend another $800 bucks to get it fixed again?? Or...should I just give up and buy a new TV? Suggestions/comments appreciated. Thanks in advance, Joe |
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Loewe TV problem - help/suggestions
Considering the set, I would have spent my money on a descent name brand set in the first place Loewe is a premium brand, but it is also very obscure. Loewe would be in the ranks of Proton and Ikegami. These are fairly decent brands of CRT monitors, especially Ikegami, but not very many people have heard of them and there aren't very many places that sell items from these brands. Although, I've not been impressed with Loewe so I would agree with your assessment on buying a replacement TV in the event that repairs to the Loewe will cost more than what it would take to buy a middle-end TV from a known Japanese brand. Sony, Toshiba, Panasonic, JVC, and Hitachi are good recommendations. I personally would go with a Sony Trinitron, but that's me. - Reinhrt |
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Have you contacted Loewe? I have had a few customers with similar
problems and Loewe was very helpful in resolving the problem. (at no cost to the customer) erie LASERandDVDfan wrote: Considering the set, I would have spent my money on a descent name brand set in the first place Loewe is a premium brand, but it is also very obscure. Loewe would be in the ranks of Proton and Ikegami. These are fairly decent brands of CRT monitors, especially Ikegami, but not very many people have heard of them and there aren't very many places that sell items from these brands. Although, I've not been impressed with Loewe so I would agree with your assessment on buying a replacement TV in the event that repairs to the Loewe will cost more than what it would take to buy a middle-end TV from a known Japanese brand. Sony, Toshiba, Panasonic, JVC, and Hitachi are good recommendations. I personally would go with a Sony Trinitron, but that's me. - Reinhrt |
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Loewe TV problem - help/suggestions
Where is your dealer? Get them to lean on Loewe Opta for some accomodation.
Have you even spoken to them? Leonard "Joe Trubisz" wrote in message om... Hi... I have a Loewe Aconda and about a year ago, I got a obvious sparking that I could see from the top of the set through the vents. Called the service repair guy and for $800, he replaced the chassis and it worked fine again. Well..guess what...same thing again. Is this some sort of known fault with Loewe TV's or am I set to spend another $800 bucks to get it fixed again?? Or...should I just give up and buy a new TV? Suggestions/comments appreciated. Thanks in advance, Joe |
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Loewe TV problem - help/suggestions
hi .I am factory outhorized for Loewe.
The set needs only flyback transformer.Not the whole board. I fixed about 6 of them already. Flyback in not expensive. I think Erie is right.You should contact Loewe and you have very good chance for the company to chip in cost of the repair. "erienospam" wrote in message ... Have you contacted Loewe? I have had a few customers with similar problems and Loewe was very helpful in resolving the problem. (at no cost to the customer) erie LASERandDVDfan wrote: Considering the set, I would have spent my money on a descent name brand set in the first place Loewe is a premium brand, but it is also very obscure. Loewe would be in the ranks of Proton and Ikegami. These are fairly decent brands of CRT monitors, especially Ikegami, but not very many people have heard of them and there aren't very many places that sell items from these brands. Although, I've not been impressed with Loewe so I would agree with your assessment on buying a replacement TV in the event that repairs to the Loewe will cost more than what it would take to buy a middle-end TV from a known Japanese brand. Sony, Toshiba, Panasonic, JVC, and Hitachi are good recommendations. I personally would go with a Sony Trinitron, but that's me. - Reinhrt |
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Loewe TV problem - help/suggestions
I think Erie is right.You should contact Loewe and you have very good
chance for the company to chip in cost of the repair. Considering that Loewe is not high volume and caters to a bit less mainstream clientele, it is very likely that Loewe will honor the warranty without significant problems, if any. - Reinhart |
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Loewe TV problem - help/suggestions
In article , Jerry G.
writes Considering the set, I would have spent my money on a descent name brand set in the first place. Ahem, he said it was a Loewe. :-) Most of the time, the parts are not available for this set type, and they change the complete PCB at a very high cost. At today's prices, you can get a much better set for about $800 to $1000. Check out the Sony and Panasonic sets. These are excellent value for the money spent. -- Greetings, Jerry Greenberg GLG Technologies GLG ========================================= WebPage http://www.zoom-one.com Electronics http://www.zoom-one.com/electron.htm ========================================= "Ampdoc" wrote in message news You need a flyback transformer, horizontal output and damper diode. I do not know if they are available as parts from Loewe, you may have to go with replacing the main PCB. I will check monday and see if you can get just the parts. I've been working in the Memphis area and have seen 3 sets with this problem, however we replaced the main Bd. as they were under warranty. If the parts are available it should not be so expensive this time. Where are you located? -- Z Remove all Zeds in e-mail address to reply. |
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Loewe TV problem - help/suggestions
Ahem, he said it was a Loewe. :-)
IMO, a properly calibrated Sony XBR will beat the pants off of a properly calibrated Loewe any day of the week. - Reinhart |
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