My Interfit Ex150's died a death

[wonderer]

Hey all

I use these lights in my home studio and for the past couple of years they have worked a treat. Yes they are cheap and were only going to last so long but wanted to get some advice.
During a shoot I noticed curls of smoke coming up from inside one and immediately turned it off. This was after about an hour of use and I have used the lights 2-3 times every week for the past 2 years. I have had a looksy on the internet and been told it is probably a blown capacitor, does that sound about right?

If so is it worth sending them off to be repaired by Interfit or another dealer or is it better to just replace them? I have no idea what a new capacitor or capacitors would cost for this? :shrug:

They are out of warranty fyi

Cheers

 

[will69]

Two years regular use is pretty good for these lights.

You need to get a quote or call interfit and ask if you can send them the light and if they can confirm the repair cost for your approval before starting. With postage and labour I would guess you would be better investing in a new light.

 

[Garry Edwards]

It does sound exactly like a blown capacitor.
Whether it's worth the repair cost or not depends on Interfit's pricing policy and on the amount of damage caused - sometimes they just blow a single capacitor and repair is straightforward, sometimes there can be a ripple effect and other components need replacing too.

The last couple of Lencarta lights with blown capacitors only cost the customers £35 each including delivery and VAT, so it doesn't always cost a lot.