Hi guys I recently purchased three Fox micron RX plus they've been great so far but just turned on one of the alarms and it's not working nothing no sound no lighting change the batteries still not working has anyone come across t
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Could be battery terminal problem speaking to a mate who was looking at getting some RX+ and he spoke to Dale Henwood at Dalectronics about them who said he had 3 draws full of wrecked RX+ Said something makes the batteries weep and it knackers the electrics inside the alarm
Could be battery terminal problem speaking to a mate who was looking at getting some RX+ and he spoke to Dale Henwood at Dalectronics about them who said he had 3 draws full of wrecked RX+ Said something makes the batteries weep and it knackers the electrics inside the alarm
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Thanks mate it's all good because I have three other friends who have sets and get used and abused and they're absolutely fine where is these are only about nine weeks old it's only one of the alarms which isn't working looks like I'll have to send it off
Thanks mate it's all good because I have three other friends who have sets and get used and abused and they're absolutely fine where is these are only about nine weeks old it's only one of the alarms which isn't working looks like I'll have to send it off
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Had mine since released and they have been faultless
Had mine since released and they have been faultless
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Take it to the shop you bought it from, they should replace it straight away if not give them the full set and demand a full cash refund.
Take it to the shop you bought it from, they should replace it straight away if not give them the full set and demand a full cash refund.
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Don't send it off, contact the retailer and ask for a replacement.
I had a problem with 2 of mine, 6 months old, same thing, they just wouldn't switch on, contacted Parkfield angling and they immediately sent me 2 new ones.
Don't send it off, contact the retailer and ask for a replacement.
I had a problem with 2 of mine, 6 months old, same thing, they just wouldn't switch on, contacted Parkfield angling and they immediately sent me 2 new ones.
6 posts.......lots of dodgy alarms....... 
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Reads like a delkim thread.
Reads like a delkim thread.
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Batteries weep ? I think you mean batteries leaking which happens with alkaline batteries if they are left in situ but not powered on, so any alarm which uses alkalines is at risk of having this happen.
As others have said just take them back where you bought them from.
I guess you've taken the batteries out and tried them in one of the other alarms etc ?
Batteries weep ? I think you mean batteries leaking which happens with alkaline batteries if they are left in situ but not powered on, so any alarm which uses alkalines is at risk of having this happen.
As others have said just take them back where you bought them from.
I guess you've taken the batteries out and tried them in one of the other alarms etc ?
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Lower in this thread i reported 2 of a 3 rod set of fox rx pluses died after 6 months. These were replaced with new by the retailer. On Sunday whilst fishing the third original died for no apparent reason. Dry session etc.
New batteries were fitted a week earlier in all alarms and receiver and all good.
The receiver gave a few alarm bleeps after 10 hours of use. The alarm was dead, tried new batteries. Nothing. Fortunately it is still just within the 2 year warranty by 5 months, so thats returned to the shop under warranty and i am currently borrowing a mates spare alarm.
Disappointing to have all 3 fail within 2 years.
Lower in this thread i reported 2 of a 3 rod set of fox rx pluses died after 6 months. These were replaced with new by the retailer. On Sunday whilst fishing the third original died for no apparent reason. Dry session etc.
New batteries were fitted a week earlier in all alarms and receiver and all good.
The receiver gave a few alarm bleeps after 10 hours of use. The alarm was dead, tried new batteries. Nothing. Fortunately it is still just within the 2 year warranty by 5 months, so thats returned to the shop under warranty and i am currently borrowing a mates spare alarm.
Disappointing to have all 3 fail within 2 years.
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2 year warranty with proof of purchase. Get a new set
2 year warranty with proof of purchase. Get a new set
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Sorry just realised clover mentioned the warranty. I bought some second hand. Sent to dal because sensitivity was off on one, new wheel fitted. 2nd had an issue where only beeped 1 or twice when alarm was turned off I.e the theft function. Also fixed by Dal. The alarms do have their issues but ok right now since dal inspected them.
Sorry just realised clover mentioned the warranty. I bought some second hand. Sent to dal because sensitivity was off on one, new wheel fitted. 2nd had an issue where only beeped 1 or twice when alarm was turned off I.e the theft function. Also fixed by Dal. The alarms do have their issues but ok right now since dal inspected them.
Poxy Fox alarms - one of mine had given up and because I bought them second hand assume Dal is only place to go.
Was a delkim user for years and never any trouble but fox are jank and given they always say take it to retailer means you can't ever buy them as a gift or buy second hand - absolutely shocking - this is fresh on the back of a £180 power pack giving up.
Was a delkim user for years and never any trouble but fox are jank and given they always say take it to retailer means you can't ever buy them as a gift or buy second hand - absolutely shocking - this is fresh on the back of a £180 power pack giving up.
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Its second hand! Unfortunately some people will always be unlucky and get issues at some point even if they are rare. I think fox are the only alarms that ive never had any issues with and ive had a few sets now over 30 years of angling.
Its second hand! Unfortunately some people will always be unlucky and get issues at some point even if they are rare. I think fox are the only alarms that ive never had any issues with and ive had a few sets now over 30 years of angling.
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Yep fox will tell u to contact Dale for all repair work it even states it on their website
Yep fox will tell u to contact Dale for all repair work it even states it on their website
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If you buy second hand you expect the warranty to be transferred to you...?
If someone buys as a gift the 'contract' is with retailer and buyer.
Really not trying to be funny, but I really dont see why you think this is 'shocking?
The power pack...within warranty?
If you buy second hand you expect the warranty to be transferred to you...?
If someone buys as a gift the 'contract' is with retailer and buyer.
Really not trying to be funny, but I really dont see why you think this is 'shocking?
The power pack...within warranty?
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I can never understand Carp Anglers angle on this, if you bought a Sony TV from Curry's and it went faulty would you contact Sony directly or take it back to Currys (I.e. the retailer)?
This comes up on this forum time after time and peoples nose is always put out of joint by it, it's not unreasonable for the manufacturer to say take it back to where you purchased the item.
As for 2nd hand items, that part of the risk of buying anything used, there isn't a warranty once the original purchaser moves the item on.
I can never understand Carp Anglers angle on this, if you bought a Sony TV from Curry's and it went faulty would you contact Sony directly or take it back to Currys (I.e. the retailer)?
This comes up on this forum time after time and peoples nose is always put out of joint by it, it's not unreasonable for the manufacturer to say take it back to where you purchased the item.
As for 2nd hand items, that part of the risk of buying anything used, there isn't a warranty once the original purchaser moves the item on.
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I too have been using fox alarms for 30+ years, only ever had one issue with one where the batteries would drain when switched off. Just took the batteries out after packing up.
I too have been using fox alarms for 30+ years, only ever had one issue with one where the batteries would drain when switched off. Just took the batteries out after packing up.
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Power pack in warranty bought from outlaw pro - box serial numbers etc. but tough luck as you need to send back to retailer.
Or delkim type service - always repair their products even if it's your fault and no I don't mind paying.
Apple will repair or replace items no matter where purchased again sometimes for a price but proper service.
Power pack in warranty bought from outlaw pro - box serial numbers etc. but tough luck as you need to send back to retailer.
Or delkim type service - always repair their products even if it's your fault and no I don't mind paying.
Apple will repair or replace items no matter where purchased again sometimes for a price but proper service.
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Wont total fishing tackle help as they took over outlaw pro
Wont total fishing tackle help as they took over outlaw pro
If you buy something over 100£ then use a credit card. you are covered with better back up from the credit card company as they are jointly liable even if the company goes out of business.
Just pay it off the same day so you don't get any interest charges.
Just pay it off the same day so you don't get any interest charges.
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I believe once a company gets taken over thats it as its not the new owners fault as they had nothing to do with the sale.
I believe once a company gets taken over thats it as its not the new owners fault as they had nothing to do with the sale.
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Surely if that's the case, and you can prove purchase, Fox have a obligation to sort it out, it's not the buyers fault OP were taken over.
Surely if that's the case, and you can prove purchase, Fox have a obligation to sort it out, it's not the buyers fault OP were taken over.
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Correct, it reverts to the manufacturer to sort it out which fox are crap at from what i have heard.
Correct, it reverts to the manufacturer to sort it out which fox are crap at from what i have heard.
What I'd do.
I'd contact fox they'll likely repair or replace
- ask them for a price
And same for a third party repairer
Yes warranty's are usually void as you can't speak for the life it's had with the previous owner, it may have been dropped etc
I'd contact fox they'll likely repair or replace
- ask them for a price
And same for a third party repairer
Yes warranty's are usually void as you can't speak for the life it's had with the previous owner, it may have been dropped etc
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So a little update on ReX
After his last breath a few weeks ago, I took him upstairs in the safe and warm - hoping that a couple of days of snugness and love would be enough. I removed both his left and right AAs n the hope his condition would improve, although despite repeated attempts it seemed all was lost.
I contacted the private medical practitioner Dal, who has performed life saving surgery before and was willing to try and give ReX another chance to live again, it felt a bit unfair, spending all this money on him, knowing his two brothers would also likely suffer in future - but when you have little ones, no cost is too much. Preparing to send ReX away I glanced at his motionless corpse yesterday and flicked his switch, like I did when he was a new born, his eyes lite up and he gave out a chirp - then another and another. Two weeks nestling on top of the drawers was all he needed. I'm no doctor by I think it was fluid on his brain.
I will keep him indoors for a few days and hope to venture out when the weather dries up - I feel like I've really let him down, taking him out in the nasty winter conditions and always wrapping him up in his jacket when we come home, it was too much for the little thing. Whilst I will always love them, Dee El and Kim are as always happy to accompany me, even in a lite drizzle- and if ever they do suffer the manufacturer's private health care means I don't have to worry too much.
So a little update on ReX
After his last breath a few weeks ago, I took him upstairs in the safe and warm - hoping that a couple of days of snugness and love would be enough. I removed both his left and right AAs n the hope his condition would improve, although despite repeated attempts it seemed all was lost.
I contacted the private medical practitioner Dal, who has performed life saving surgery before and was willing to try and give ReX another chance to live again, it felt a bit unfair, spending all this money on him, knowing his two brothers would also likely suffer in future - but when you have little ones, no cost is too much. Preparing to send ReX away I glanced at his motionless corpse yesterday and flicked his switch, like I did when he was a new born, his eyes lite up and he gave out a chirp - then another and another. Two weeks nestling on top of the drawers was all he needed. I'm no doctor by I think it was fluid on his brain.
I will keep him indoors for a few days and hope to venture out when the weather dries up - I feel like I've really let him down, taking him out in the nasty winter conditions and always wrapping him up in his jacket when we come home, it was too much for the little thing. Whilst I will always love them, Dee El and Kim are as always happy to accompany me, even in a lite drizzle- and if ever they do suffer the manufacturer's private health care means I don't have to worry too much.
In reply to Post #26
Like going to the vets
Like going to the vets
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Yes mate - I had exactly the same issue. I sent it back to AD, they replaced it and then 3 months later they randomly sent me another replacement so I now hav a spare
Yes mate - I had exactly the same issue. I sent it back to AD, they replaced it and then 3 months later they randomly sent me another replacement so I now hav a spare
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