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Geez, Mow, that is one expensive Chisel accident. Sorry to hear this news.
Well Marcum is charging me for a new camera/cable. $230 plus the $50 service charge to just "diagnose" the problem. Hmmm a cut wire needs a diagnosis? Oh well, they have you over a barrel. Get the vaseline out and make it hurt as little as possible! Hard to believe a company that sells ELECTRONICS cant splice a few wires...I guess I should be happy that they didn't need to send it back to China for a fix...
Mow that sucks it is not easy splicing those wires. Is there a tin foil around any of them this can be used for ground. I would use AstroGlide instead of Vaseline a little more expensive but worth it in the end.
Curious... what data are you getting from your Marcum - is it just video or do you also get other information (depth, temp, etc)?Glad you were able to fix one of them - $230 is painful for sure.
$230 + $50 diagnosis fee and $22 return shipping! Plus my cost to ship ($26) Very painful. Almost like buying another camera...
1/7/19Took a ride out with Psycho and Tippin. The lake is frozen up and no water. Must wear creepers. All holes that were open are now frozen as well. On other topic, prior to the season starting I took my augers to Dags for servicing. The Eskimo propane auger I have would not start. The guys at Dags immediately knew what the problem was, a bent valve and said it was a known problem w Eskimo propane auger. They would work w Eskimo and try to get me a replacement power head. I had to provide the sales receipt which was no problem as I bought it from cabelas and they have every receipt from everything I’ve purchased from them it seems. This was in Dec I dropped it off. Dags (Kevin) and I have been in communication during this time. Yesterday I got a call from Dags and my replacement new power head is in. Gotta say THANK YOU DAG’s!!! Best auger repair shop around in my opinion. Long ride but we’ll worth it. Plus they have a ton of stuff in their shop. I can have it shipped to me for $80 or go pick it up. I’d love to take the ride back up but it’s fishing season....either take a day off (not fish) or go during the weekend (not fish) this is my delima. Looks like I’m having it shipped!If your having problems w your auger, do yourself a favor and go to Dags. Best to call ahead and schedule some time. Nothing against anyone around this area who do repairs but Dags has never let me down over the years.
mowbizz, sorry to hear about the camera cable and the replacement from Marcum. Sounds like they’re using broken glass as a lube on you. Stop by any time to see what I made to fix this problem. You know where I’m at. I’ve been there w chiseling the cable, it’s painful. Sorry man.
These companies don't make anything anymore, it's all contract manufacturing from East Asia, so they don't even know how to splice/solder a cable. They just charge you a boatload and ship you a new one. I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if the whole thing is brand new even the head in a sealed box. It's pathetic but that's how these companies often work.
Glad your auger issues worked out - need to keep that collection of yours in top shape. Actually thought you had a Jiffy propane and not an Eskimo...
Actually I have both, an Eskimo and Jiffy Propane. Been using my Jiffy Propane this season so far without too much problems. I need a new spark plug for it and can't seem to find an Autolite 4290 Plug around this area. Should of checked AJ's when I was there last. Got 5 augers, (not sure why, just came upon good deals and couldn't turn them away):Jiffy 3.5 Hp Gas 10" (beast)Jiffy Propane 10"Jiffy 3.0 Hp Gas 10"Eskimo Propane 10"Strike Master 8" (got this one for free from a magazine....Field Tester). I use this one as a loaner but get it maintained each year. Every Dec, I bring them to Dag's for servicing. I never want to be without an Auger although I have several sharp Chisel's too. Dag's loves me and I love them. In addition I have three Nils 4.5" & a 8" and a K-Drill 8" (really a 7.5"). The K-Drill I use for portable and early ice otherwise I use a 10" auger.Biggest fear I guess is getting to the lake and not being able to cut a hole......I admit I have a problem and need to attend a 12 step program, First step is to come to grips with it. Second step is to drill a hole and start fishing.
Yes, Jiggin said he uses some PVC for his...I'll go check out his system next time I see him out there...
Im fishing tomorrow mowbizz. If I don't see you, I'll send you a picture.
2/8 Good luck to those fishing the derby. Hard day for portables tomorrow. It’s suppose to be worse in terms of winds and most likely glare ice. Be safe.