toby Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 where I currently work, in the main theatre we have 5 LD90 Dimmer racks, which are playing up, e.g. lights on certain dimmers wont come on, or will be stuck on. been there for a while so we figured we have them serviced, so far been quoted £550 + Vat + parts, wondering if anyone knows anyone who would do this cheaper(this quote is from stage electrics) would be appreciated if anyone could help, in battersea.cheersToby Nares Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goochr96 Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Hmm, could do with some more description on the exact fault, if you could please? If they are fairly old racks, then it could be faulty triacs. If you have channels constantly on at 100% or not on at all, then this could indercate it. Best way to find out, get your multi meter out, and get testing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oovis Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 The Service Company, part of The White Light Group of companies is another Strand service agent you could try. They're in Wimbledon. Don't know what their pricing's like compared to Stage Electrics though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Some Bloke Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Certainly those which are stuck on sound like triacs. You can buy these yourself quite cheaply and, as long as you know about electrical health and safety matters, they're quite easy to change. We use LD90s and faulty triacs tends to be the only fault we ever get. Takes about 5 mins to change each one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landy Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 if memory serves there are also three fused resistors. I remember being told there are 5 main components that fail on a regular basis(ie more than others)if only I could remember the fifth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Wood Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 if memory serves there are also three fused resistors. I remember being told there are 5 main components that fail on a regular basis(ie more than others)if only I could remember the fifth! It's not really a component failure but the display forgetting it's contrast settings & looking like it's crashed is one of the most common service calls :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strand600X Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Im just guessing now but do they have any kind of internal battery that needs changing every five years or so I think the best bet would be to phone Kieth at white light north he does know a hell of a lot about strand gear just tell him I sent youBazOpera North Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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