Re: [Repeater-Builder] Flash Technology Tower Lighting

[Joel Mele]

Doug:   I hope your ham group is not responsible for the maintenance of the Flash Tech system.   Flash Tech is having "heaps" of problems with their systems.   In fact, I am currently changing out a four year old Flash Tech system on a 500 ft tower.   If you have the option, "run away" from the Flash Tech system as fast as you can.   If you would like to discuss your problems, contact me direct or call 252-249-2344   Regards...Joel, W4SLH Pamlico Tower Leasing Co ----- Original Message ----- From: Paul Finch To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2005 5:18 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Flash Technology Tower Lighting Doug,   Join the Tower Pro group, it is not for Hams though.  Ask any question you want about towers, no Ham stuff though,   Paul   -----Original Message----- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Doug Zastrow Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2005 10:42 AM To: Repeater-Builder@Yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Flash Technology Tower Lighting Hello All,   In return for free tower space our ham club baby sits a 360 ft. guyed tower.  Looking for anyone with real-world experience with Flash Technology FH-324 red/white flash tower obstruction lighting.   In the 18 month period following new installation all three red 'beacons' have failed.  Tower mounted flash heads have a coupling transformer, trigger transformer, RC network and flash tube.   In red beacon failures how often has trouble been in components *other* than the flash tube?   Is it true red flash tube shelf-life is six months or less?   What has the real-world life expectancy (in operation) of the red flash tubes been?   FYI, trouble was isolated to the flash heads by swapping cables at the Power Controllers.  Trouble stayed with the flash head.  Flash heads failed in succession over a period of 4-5 months.   Moderator: If this is too far OT don't hesitate to kill.   TIA...     Doug Zastrow     YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS  Visit your group "Repeater-Builder" on the web.    To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:  [EMAIL PROTECTED]    Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.