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Title: Bedroom clock
Post by: Carol & Scott on April 27, 2017, 01:49:10 pm
Have looked at Search and am not finding much help - Sooooooo

What have you folks done about repairing or replacing the BR flush mount clock.  We do have 12 volt power to the clock.  It just stopped working.

FT has no replacement and did contact a company that repairs electrical control panels that was referenced on this forum but they can not repair this product.  I have found a couple on ebay that I am inquiring about.

Looks like I will either have to purchase a bedside battery powered clock or adapt the existing cover plate to accommodate a flush mount digital clock.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Title: Re: Bedroom clock
Post by: John44 on April 27, 2017, 02:57:49 pm
Make a template and put in a car radio,our coach has 2 speakers on the sides at the foot of the bed.

Another idea,don't replace it use your cell phone.
Title: Re: Bedroom clock
Post by: Roger & Susan in Home2 on April 27, 2017, 03:04:42 pm
Scott, ours quit a year or so ago too.  There is no replacement.  I have checked the circuits as far as I can and can't see an issue.  Probably some integrated circuit that fried.

My idea is to just bring our Echo along and put it in the bedroom at night.  "Alexa, what time is it?"  "The time is four thirty AM"

Good for lots of other things as well.
Title: Re: Bedroom clock
Post by: Genie915 on April 27, 2017, 03:51:37 pm
This is a picture of what I did to replace my non working clock. It keeps the time when switched off, as long as 12V power is maintained.
Title: Re: Bedroom clock
Post by: Numbers on April 27, 2017, 03:57:11 pm
This is a picture of what I did to replace my non working clock. It keeps the time when switched off, as long as 12V power is maintained.


You did a great job with this.  How did you engrave the "ON/OFF" into the metal?  It looks nice and clean.

Chris
Title: Re: Bedroom clock
Post by: Genie915 on April 27, 2017, 04:00:46 pm
My brother works in tool & die. They have a machine that milled all opening and also scribed the letters. Used the switch off the old clock panel.
Title: Re: Bedroom clock
Post by: Carol & Scott on April 27, 2017, 04:03:14 pm
Could he be enticed into making another cover plate?  ;)
Title: Re: Bedroom clock
Post by: John Morales on April 27, 2017, 05:49:03 pm
Scott,
Here you go.  They have a DIY kit on EBay and you can make your own clock.
John M

Six Digital LED Electronic DIY Clock Kit 7-12V | eBay (https://www.ebay.com/p/?iid=18227527489)
Title: Re: Bedroom clock
Post by: Carol & Scott on April 27, 2017, 07:59:35 pm
You are a resouceful lot.  😃
Title: Re: Bedroom clock
Post by: Dick S on April 27, 2017, 08:12:45 pm
Here's a panel mount, but requires 1.34" clearance behind panel. 12 VOLT DIGITAL CAR ALARM CLOCK, PANEL MOUNT FOR CARAVAN, RV, MOTORHOME... (http://www.ebay.com/itm/12-VOLT-DIGITAL-CAR-ALARM-CLOCK-PANEL-MOUNT-FOR-CARAVAN-RV-MOTORHOME-LQ1201AL-/262952239792?hash=item3d392cc2b0:g:zikAAOSwdGFYvhvl&vxp=mtr)

This requires less clearance: 12v 12 hour Clock, Panel Mount (http://www.cruisingelectronics.com/12-volt-products/12-volt-digital-clocks/12v-digital-car-clock)

I always wanted ours to also display the outside temperature.  ;)

Maybe this one. Everything I want except a way to adjust display brightness. Panel Mount 12/24volt + Temp & Calendar (http://cruisingelectronics.com/12v-24v-large-panel-mount-motorhome-clock)
Title: Re: Bedroom clock
Post by: Dave Head on April 28, 2017, 12:06:13 pm
Try this one
12 VOLT DIGITAL CAR ALARM CLOCK, PANEL MOUNT FOR CARAVAN, RV, MOTORHOME... (http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/262952239792?lgeo=1&vectorid=229466&item=262952239792&rmvSB=true)
Title: Re: Bedroom clock
Post by: Carol & Scott on April 28, 2017, 12:14:16 pm
Thanx Dave.

Keeping my eyes on that one too.

Figure I'll cut out on faceplate to fit it in.  If I screw it up I'll have another made.  Like the clock. 
Title: Re: Bedroom clock
Post by: erniee on April 28, 2017, 06:01:16 pm
I had a clock made by PMMI in Houston. Of course, they no longer support this product. I actually found a soldered joint had broken apart and with a good magnifying glass was able to solder it back together
Title: Re: Bedroom clock
Post by: TheBrays on April 29, 2017, 08:56:58 am
Removal of the clock above the bed
Is there a disconnect plug on the clock or would I have to cut the power wires to remove it?
One of the optical screws holding the slide switch on mine is missing and I need to affix it better.
I really don't want to be working upside down on the bed.

thanks
Title: Re: Bedroom clock
Post by: Caflashbob on April 29, 2017, 11:05:16 am
I have used a electronic repair guy many times in lake forest, ca that fixes high end audio and stereo equipement.

Minimum is around $130.  Stacks of boxes from collectors who buy high end stuff and send it to him to fix it.

The real guy just has a minumum

Mr g's stereo and video repair 949 4965557

Since 1976.
Title: Re: Bedroom clock
Post by: Carol & Scott on April 29, 2017, 11:12:20 am
Thanks Bob -

I'll give him a call.