I have long been happy with my Z4000. It works flawlessly. My question to the group is, given that it’s almost 20 years old at this point in time, should I buy a new one from the announced new ( last ) run, “ just in case? Or is the consensus that this thing is so bullet proof that I don’t have to worry ?
Thanks,
Rubin
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If you do periodic maintainence on the fan or simply replace it, it should last. If the fan stops and you are not aware of it, the board may fail.
Pete
I'm sitting on the fence about this decision. I only run in command mode, so I keep telling myself that I can buy Lionel Power Houses if my Z-4000 fails. However, the Z-4000 has more under the hood than most realize. As I understand, it has current limiting capability, not just a circuit breaker. It's more than a transformer; it's a power supply.
I have 2 and use them both. They are both are over 15 years old. One, however, was sent by me to MTH twice in 2 years as it failed twice. MTH fixed it both times for free.
Tough call. I don't worry because I have 2 and now run DCS. But I'm buying a second remote and am considering a back up TIU. As I build my new layout, I will connect the Z4000s together for twice the DCS power. Dave at MTH suggested that at a show to me.
I have three Z4000's and four Z1000 Bricks along with a Z750 and a Z500 brick. I have two TIU's running in super mode and Four AIU's. I have 4 remotes and two WiFI Units. Just purchased (on Order) another TIU, Remote and WiFi for spares. Am thinking I may also buy another Z4000 for a spare. They are definitely work horses.
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