Film-Tech Forum ARCHIVE: Thermostat for Maier Hancock hot splicer?

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Posted by Robert Throop (Member # 61) on 05-14-2004, 02:43 PM:

Anyone know where I can get a replacement thermostat for this beast?

Posted by Floyd Justin Newton (Member # 1316) on 05-14-2004, 03:04 PM:

Since the company is now shut down, I'd try a concession
dealer whoo handles popcorn machines. It is the same type,
but a lower temp rating

fjn
Local 294 Ret. [Wink]

Posted by Mark Gulbrandsen (Member # 72) on 05-14-2004, 07:08 PM:

I thought Meier Hancock was bought out by one of the big editorial supply houses in Burbank.... Christies perhaps....

Mark

Posted by Brandon Lokesak (Member # 2280) on 05-14-2004, 09:10 PM:

Do you know the ratings on the thermostat. Most thermostats can be replaced with a thermal switch which are like only 50 cents at the most. If you find me the rating I can look for you. Just need to know what voltage, amps, and temperate on and off.

Posted by Floyd Justin Newton (Member # 1316) on 05-15-2004, 08:11 AM:

Mark--

They could have been bought out by someone else... I don't
know offhand. I bought my MH Hot Splicer about twenty years
ago when everything was pretty stable there personel-wise.
I suggest that one remove the bad thermostat from the unit
a contact a local industrial supply house and match it up.
That's the best I can do from this end!!

fjn
Local 294 Ret. [Wink]

Posted by Christopher Seo (Member # 7) on 05-15-2004, 11:41 AM:

Yes, you might give Christy's Editorial in Burbank a call. 800-566-5706 or their website.

Edit: Looks like Christy's put an incorrect number on their catalog....

[ 05-19-2004, 06:55 PM: Message edited by: Christopher Seo ]

Posted by Robert Throop (Member # 61) on 05-19-2004, 03:10 PM:

Thanks guys,
Christy's does indeed stock parts for this splicer although at $43.00 it's a little more than I want to spend.
The tel. # by the way is 800-556-5706.