anyone else have this happen
I have an older Marcum Lx-3tc bought brand new and only used it once. havent used it in 2 years because of warm winters where I live and no safe ice. And only would use flashers on certain lakes and ponds And So before I put it away I charged my flasher battery and then unplug it completley from the battery and put it away in a sealed container, stored in my house.
I took it out the box this year and plugged it in and battery showed 90% and turned the unit on and all it does is beep. I even tested the battery and its good, but out of frustration I just bought a new battery and tried it again same results. I have such short seasons here in my state and am a little disappointed this unit couldn’t last 2 years of just sitting in a sealed container in my house. after researching the internet, it seems this is a common problem with the dreaded death beep when turning on the unit. Mind you I take care of my equipment and it is not abused. I just don’t understand how your flasher can just fail sitting not being used? And I know its out of warranty So,You would think the motors would last longer than this on a unit that cost this much.
So I send it back and today I get the email that it repaired and they are sending it back. $93.75 later, How does a unit need new brushes and contacts and motor being used less than 5 hours? Sad to say unles my old parts are in the box, you really dont know if the work was acutally done.
Has anyone else had this happen with marcum. you think the technicain would look at a unit and know its hardly been used and just fix it up and not charge their customer.
From what I hear Vexilar has better customer service and porducts and I might just buy a new Vexilar and put this back in its box and store it again. and in 2 years open it up and plug it in and wait the death beep.
Here are the notes from the technician:
Replaced motor, motor brushes and contacts to get display spinning properly and to prevent shifting signals.
We anticipate your unit being returned within a few days.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Shipping Department