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Old 06-29-2007 | 12:43 PM
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Default RE: Turbine life expectancy

ORIGINAL: erbroens

ORIGINAL: Sewageworker

I'm thinking of getting a second hand JetCat turbine for a project of mine and turbine reliability is of paramount importance. How long do these turbines last on average?

A typical used jetcat engine is about $500 cheaper than a new one, so if turbine reliability is of paramount importance why not spend a little more and buy a new one with guarantee and full hours life expectancy? In a used turbine even if it is in great shape, a small detail like a damaged solenoid or a defective pump could ruin your whole modeling investment.



Enrique
Three of my four JetCats were purchased used and they all run like tops. If you exercise a bit of care in who you get the engine from and making sure that everything is OK, you shouldn't have any problems...

Bob