I've been slowly replacing my older KPLs with the newer DB devices. For the most part these are devices that seem to have developed minor comm problems, a couple of spots with occasionally spotty comm, or devices where I just want to speed up the programming.

 

I had one of the new ones die shortly after installation. I disassembled it just to see if there was anything going on. While I couldn't see (or smell) anything obvious, I did notice that SH is still using Fujicon RK caps which are 1000-2000 hr rated components (ie crap caps).

 

So especially after reading some of the SH reviews on the new 2334-2 KPL, and having this one fail, I'm a little concerned about longer-term reliability of these things I'm buying.

 

Wondering if anyone has any experience or thoughts on this?

 

None of my new KPL's have failed, they better not, but I did fry one hooking it up wrong and plan to repair it.

 

I did the KPL cap repair on an older KPL last night that was just in my stash and that triac is a pia and I snapped the leads off so soldered those back up too.

 

I think the next one I will just drill out that rivet and install a small bolt!

 

Alan