Yesterday my Adkins Beta maxi's main switches green light went out, annoying but not terminal. Today however on turning it on I got an electrical zizzling noise (you'll all have heard it on something somewhere) and off it went into I'm not working today mode. Bit annoying really but ive enough on not to panic and well it's Friday.
I replaced the switch about 7 months ago, so i spoke with Adkins today and engineer Steve said the power going through the switches requires tip top connector condition with a good firm connection as they take a lot of current so might need to replace the wiring or at least the connectors but wont know until it's opened up for a look to see how things are. Fair enough.
So I've opened it and yup the switch is toast (again) with the connectors all charred and pretty much fubar. Decision now is do I order the bits on Monday and just repair myself which I'm capable of doing (switch is about a fiver and new wiring I'd guess at no more than £20) or do I send it off for an Adkins makeover - full refurbishment for the princely sum of about £250 (probably plus vat but that's not an issue) it covers everything except circuit boards heat plate and the chassis, everything else is reviewed and replaced as necessary.
Decisions decisions, the quick fix is get the bits here for Tuesday and spend an hour or two fixing it up but do I owe the old girl a refurb, she's 2012 but not in bad shape all told. No real wear on it. I think they lend you one in the meantime too but I do have an auto open sefa tucked away somewhere,,,, however if i pull that out and start using it I reckon the Adkins would be out into retirement anyway! Space is the issue at the moment though it's soon to be doubled when the workshop extension is complete so I'll have the room for two presses.
So guys do you all just send yours off and bite the bullet (but save yourself the hassle and time) or take the diy route? Humour me, it's Friday and I'm a bit bored!