Re: [Phys-l] Warranty extensions

[sampere <sampere@physics.syr.edu>]

I have a Tek 3014 with one open input, which prevents proper 
calibration. It has less than 800 hours of use and is about 5 years old. 
The problem occured after about 3 years. The repair cost is $1,200 
compared to $4,400 replacement. One stupid student mistake and save in 
input card and a grand! Well worth the $56. If I had to do it again...

Sam

John SOHL wrote:

> Hi All:
>
> I just got funded to purchase all new oscilloscopes for my advanced
> labs. I've selected Agilent (used to be Hewlett-Packard) scopes for
> various reasons. In particular I'm thinking of getting the DSO3152A 150
> MHz scope. 
>
> My question is should I buy the 1 year to 3 year warranty extension. In
> general I figure that these are a waste of money and never get them. I
> have not bought a scope in about 12 years, I assume that they are
> generally still robust which is *part* of the reason that I'm going with
> H-P = Agilent. 
>
> Have any of you bought a bunch of (good quality) scopes recently and
> had problems in the first few years???? 
>
> The cost is $56 per scope which is enough to get an additional DMM for
> that lab station.
>
> Thanks,
> John
>
> P.S. bc - I've been swamped for the last 3 months. I'll get your 6V
> lamps tested in the next couple of weeks now that the semester is almost
> over.
>
>
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