ORIGINAL: Kevin Greene
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
Not really accurate---I bought two used P-120's---One with 10 hrs on it for $1000 less than a new one and the other for the same price that had just been "Zero Houred" at JetCat USA with a full check-up...Essentially a new turbine when I bought it. The bottom line is that you need to know the history of the turbine before you buy---And the thing is that when and IF I go to sell these two turbines I know that I will get close to, if not as much as, what I paid for them!!
Kevin
Good to hear that you are having luck with your engine, however it is not the case for many guys that opted go this way...even buying such a good turbine
like the Jetcat. The problem is that you really can´t know the history of the turbine, even if the owner is completely honest.
This is pretty much like buying a used car... you can be affortunate or not.
Enrique