I recently purchased an LGB 21470. The instruction manual says: "The use of non-LGB power supplies will void your warranty." Is this for real? Why would non-LGB power supplies be a potential problem?
Don Imbriale
I was surprised and perplexed when I read that same text for my LGB F7A Diesel loco. I use a non-LGB controller and transformer, and I have had no problems at all.
I think LGB puts that kind of language in the instruction manual for the same reason your auto manufacturer does - to first encourage its customers to purchase more products from them!
Also, that language saves LGB liability from negligence, etc. My advice to you is to take that language with a grain of salt. Use your best judgment / ask your local train store professional or others for their opinions. I think your chances are extremely good that your existing powering set-up will work just fine with your new LGB loco.
From experience, an MTS-equipped loco run on PW often lets the smoke out.
It will cost $150 to fix, not covered by warranty, and it will do it again.
If your LGB loco ever has to go in for repair on warranty always tell them you use one of their power packs, just have the info to hand on which one you say you have, just in case they ask! As said, never use LGB on pulse width control or it will be going in for repair.
Kim
DonI wrote: I recently purchased an LGB 21470. The instruction manual says: "The use of non-LGB power supplies will void your warranty." Is this for real? Why would non-LGB power supplies be a potential problem? Don Imbriale
If your using at Aristo TE make sure you have it set to linear, "NOT PWC".
http://www.lgboa.com/content/know_database/d_faq_zeigen.asp?lang=E&faqid=1025
Hope this helps.
Much of what has been said here is quite right; and i agree that it its largely rhetoric, what LGB has to say. But i do not take the chance and lose warranty, i only use LGB power equipment.
It is very good stuff and i am very happy with it.
Cutting corners is just that, cutting corners and some times you pay a very high price for this; when you least expect it.
Rgds Ian
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