Whats Wrong With It?

[lynbrown]

The box attached to our TV that we use to record programs has died a death. We changed the fuse and it came alive for 10 mins but it has died again. As it happens, we only got it last week from John Lewis to replace our first one that also broke down. I had hoped this was a new one, as we were within our 2 year guarantee, but looks like it is maybe a reconditioned model. Of course, they are shut today and it will be pandemonium tomorrow. Any wise words?

[VHG]

If the fuse keeps blowing then it may be something wrong with your power supply.

A fuse is protection (the weakest link) and they blow to protect the device from further damage.

If the fuse keeps blowing then I think you need to get your electricity supply checked out.

Why do you suspect it is a reconditioned model, that does not sound like John Lewis to me.

[Dodger666]

If the rest of your house is unaffected by electricity supply problems I would think the problem is with the recorder.