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Re: LC2 appears to be toast - recommendations for 3rd party equivalents ?

Step1 — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 04:55:41 GMT

There is a 220uf and 22uf capacitor although I cannot remember what the voltage ratings are - they are on the lower PCB part of the 5v supply.

Repalcements should be 105 degree low esr and a good make. Worth a shot for what they cost!

Re: LC2 appears to be toast - recommendations for 3rd party equivalents ?

leogenghis — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 20:06:28 GMT

I tried a product called Innovus RAOne Smartdimmer. It works just like a LC2, responding to Beolink 1000, Beo4 etc. Only thing is it emits a soft, high-pitched whine when on. Only available in 240V.

Leo

Re: LC2 appears to be toast - recommendations for 3rd party equivalents ?

PeterC — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 08:45:41 GMT

I think this is the trade/retailer site - they don't want to publish prices so that you and I don't see what they actually sell them to the retailers for. Mind you, perhaps we could all club together and become a reseller ourselves (!)

Re: LC2 appears to be toast - recommendations for 3rd party equivalents ?

ToeKneeAus — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 07:27:02 GMT

Yes - please tell of the fix. If it's a visit to the local electrical repair shop for standard parts to be changed then I'll give it a go. Cheers

Re: LC2 appears to be toast - recommendations for 3rd party equivalents ?

Kokomo — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 05:42:54 GMT

Please post details of this 'easy fix'.

Re: LC2 appears to be toast - recommendations for 3rd party equivalents ?

Blackrix — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:24:27 GMT

Another option is to repair the broken LC2's. In most cases the problem is caused by 2 capacitors, it's an easy fix!

Re: LC2 appears to be toast - recommendations for 3rd party equivalents ?

frog — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:31:01 GMT

You can buy them on Ebay - pricy!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bang-Olufsen-BossDim-wall-light-dimmer-Beo-4-5-remote-/220784604696?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3367c9b618#ht_784wt_972

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bang-Olufsen-BossDim-light-dimmer-Beo-remote-LC2-dim-/220796183181?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item33687a628d#ht_1170wt_972

What is the experience in using these when 1. Using a plasma TV in the vicinity and 2. How directional are they - do you have to point the remote in their direction to get them to work?

Re: LC2 appears to be toast - recommendations for 3rd party equivalents ?

Kokomo — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 06:47:05 GMT

akoro:

Good question. I have found this bosscom unit to be quite close to original in form and function. Maybe someone has better / different suggestions?

http://eu.bosscom.com/product.asp?id=1004

Why the apparent reluctance to publish any prices? Bizarre!

Re: LC2 appears to be toast - recommendations for 3rd party equivalents ?

akoro — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 05:16:25 GMT

Good question. I have found this bosscom unit to be quite close to original in form and function. Maybe someone has better / different suggestions?

http://eu.bosscom.com/product.asp?id=1004

LC2 appears to be toast - recommendations for 3rd party equivalents ?

ToeKneeAus — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 02:07:09 GMT

After failure of 1 of my two LC2's (dead even after changing the fuse) I'm on the lookout for a 3rd party equivalent. I don't want to have to program it by computer - I'm aiming for the simplicity of the Lc2, wire it in and the B&O remote switches it on & off. Thats all !

Previous searches seem to have recommended Lutron /Lintronic / JBMedia. Can I ask for current thoughts on these as Lc2 alternatives - specifically bearing in mind I just want to wire it into single lamps (no in wall / big box config).

Any advice appreciated !!