[LargeFormat] JOBO Discussion

[Les Newcomer]

A case in point.  The studio I worked at had an early ATL-3. After 5 years 
the Mercedes Benz Windsheild washer motor that ran the tilt, pooped out.  
The new improved parts eliminated that problem, plus simplifed the 
switching from the high port (for expert tanks) to the low port.  cost of 
repair.  $1300.
This was about three or 4 years ago, so he paid for the repair, but he's 
selling the machine and a host of expert tanks, and 120 roll tanks, 
extensions and reels, and the jobo dryer for $1100.

les
On Tuesday, October 22, 2002, at 08:33 AM, Frank Filippone wrote:

> The problem with buying a used JOBO is the cost of repairs..... these 
> things
> have prices for spare parts that would boggle your mind....    If you are
> doing this for a living, a new machine is a safe investment.  Us amateurs
> must choose to save $$$ and risk a problem or longevity later, or spend 
> few
> more $$$.
>
> Having said that, My USED CPE2 cost me $365 plus tanks.  I pay locally $2 
> a
> sheet of 4x5 and $6 a roll for 120 or 35mm.  The obvious break even point 
> is
> around 60 rolls of film... and I have probably put through 100 rolls and 
> 200
> sheets of film.  I have more than paid for the unit, even if it did go 
> south
> on me tomorrow.
>
> The CPE2 is the smallest of the units.. the CPP2 and CPA2 are considerably
> bigger.  A decision for storage and table top areas.....Does it fit?
>
> A great machine.
>
> Frank Filippone
> red735i@earthlink.net
>
>
>
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