Toasted Lgb 55020 Decoder

[electricity_bill]

Unfortunately I have toasted my 55020 decoder. Can any one recommend a cheap repair service?
Bill

 

[ntpntpntp]

Tricky to repair (I tried it once with a Lenz decoder). I would think cheaper to buy a 55021, or better still a Massoth eMotion L (usually cheaper than the LGB decoder)

 

[stockers]

I'll second Nicks suggestion.

 

[idlemarvel]

Agreed, these items are generally non-repairable. Even if you could find someone time materials and shipping would likely exceed the cost of a new one and I doubt very much they would guarantee the outcome or offer a warranty. Depending on the loco a basic 4 function decoder can be had for around £30. Unfortunately decoders are delicate electronic items and every time I blow one (usually at install or test time) I have to remind myself to be more careful next time. Once installed they are fairly robust. My 2 cents.

 

[electricity_bill]

Agreed, these items are generally non-repairable. Even if you could find someone time materials and shipping would likely exceed the cost of a new one and I doubt very much they would guarantee the outcome or offer a warranty. Depending on the loco a basic 4 function decoder can be had for around £30. Unfortunately decoders are delicate electronic items and every time I blow one (usually at install or test time) I have to remind myself to be more careful next time. Once installed they are fairly robust. My 2 cents.

Thanks for that and I agree it is so frustrating when there is nobody else to blame.
I just need to drive a single low power motor with no functionality apart from direction and speed. Can you recommend a decoder?
Bill

 

[idlemarvel]

l can recommend Massoth eMotion M decoder (8154501), which has enough power (1.2A) for small locos and lighting function outputs for front, rear and cab lights should you need it later. It has 4 plugs that conform to the LGB colour convention white/brown/green/yellow that fit onto pins on the motor block, so easy to install.
http://www.massoth.com/en/produkte/8154501.en.php

 

[dunnyrail]

I Toasted an LGB 55021 in my early days of MTS. Sent it back to LGb (Rickter days) who promptly sent me a replacement FOC. Ah happy days, doubt that Marklin would do that, but perhaps with a current one?
JonD

 

[PhilP]

I Toasted an LGB 55021 in my early days of MTS. Sent it back to LGb (Rickter days) who promptly sent me a replacement FOC. Ah happy days, doubt that Marklin would do that, but perhaps with a current one?
JonD

No, you will be charged, and for the return carriage..
(at least, in my experience.. But I tend to send several at a time!)

 

[ntpntpntp]

I was thinking..
'New' loco, would not have an (obsolete) 55020 decoder in it..

Thread drift occurred a few posts ago (#9) - now talking about Alex's LGB GE 4/4 II

 

[PhilP]

Thread drift occurred a few posts ago (#9) - now talking about Alex's LGB GE 4/4 II

Sorry! I am trying to keep up, honest!!