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MGF, Master Grumble Framer
Our 15 year old Seal 4866 (Vaccuum & Heat Press) fizzled out in the summer. We thought we would be able to get it fixed and had the diaphragm and control board replaced. Long story, but with all the problems along the way the bill kept on growing and growing to nearly $2,000. At some point we found out that a new comparable machine would be $4800 and I questioned the wiseness of spending so much money to repair the machine. However, we were too deep in to pull out.
Finally, everything was installed today....and it didn't work. The technician said it needed to be totally rewired and it didn't pay for such an old machine. I was horrified that we would be stuck with such a large bill and a machine that didn't work. The technician spoke to his company and they were very nice and said that we would not be charged anything. He took the control panel out but left the brand new diaphragm in. It doesn't do us any good as we obviously can't use a machine that doesn't work.
So, after suffering for nearly a month without a machine we must buy one quickly. Any suggestions? Pricing? We do need to be able to do up to 40 x 60 (wouldn't mind larger but no room). The technician told me that he had been to a few shops that started using mounter/laminators and it doesn't take a lot of space. Anyone know anything about it?
We know that it is not best to make a decision under pressure but we can't exist like this. We would very much appreciate any information anyone can give us as we are desperate.
Hope everyone is having a more succesful day than we are!
Finally, everything was installed today....and it didn't work. The technician said it needed to be totally rewired and it didn't pay for such an old machine. I was horrified that we would be stuck with such a large bill and a machine that didn't work. The technician spoke to his company and they were very nice and said that we would not be charged anything. He took the control panel out but left the brand new diaphragm in. It doesn't do us any good as we obviously can't use a machine that doesn't work.
So, after suffering for nearly a month without a machine we must buy one quickly. Any suggestions? Pricing? We do need to be able to do up to 40 x 60 (wouldn't mind larger but no room). The technician told me that he had been to a few shops that started using mounter/laminators and it doesn't take a lot of space. Anyone know anything about it?
We know that it is not best to make a decision under pressure but we can't exist like this. We would very much appreciate any information anyone can give us as we are desperate.
Hope everyone is having a more succesful day than we are!