giddyup Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 I bought a battery operated B&D weed whacker/whipper snipper/lawn edger on Lazada about 8 months ago, so it's still under warranty. It's developed a problem either in the switch or a faulty battery, I don't know which, but it runs intermittently and then stops. Problem is the B&D main repair centre is in Samut Prakan and it's going to be a hassle to find a box to send it in, arrange for a courier to collect (and pay for it) when I'd just as soon pay some local repairer who service B&D products. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Paulson Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 Amorn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted April 30 Author Share Posted April 30 4 minutes ago, Robert Paulson said: Amorn This means nothing to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 (edited) When the switch in mine broke I took it apart to find out why. When you use a bush wacker you blip the throttle rather than just have it on full all the time. Inside the switch I found that the bit of plastic connected to the throttle that completes the electric circuit was very flimsy and had snapped off. Since repair of this bit of plastic was not really possible I bought an ordinary lamp rocker switch and rewired the Wacker to use this switch. Worked fine but blipping not possible. Just on or off option. Dirt cheap repair and no waiting. Edited April 30 by Denim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 9 minutes ago, giddyup said: This means nothing to me. AMORN Electronics Tukcom Pattaya, Electronics retail and repair shop, next to TOPS. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 Amorn in the basement of Tuckcom hasn't had a repair center for a long time now. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted April 30 Author Share Posted April 30 4 minutes ago, Andrew Dwyer said: AMORN Electronics Tukcom Pattaya, Electronics retail and repair shop, next to TOPS. Johng says it's no longer there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted April 30 Author Share Posted April 30 I'm after a repairer of things like power tools, lawnmowers etc, not small appliances like toasters and phones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 32 minutes ago, giddyup said: Johng says it's no longer there. Yep gone for a long time now, in fact I wouldn't be surprised if the whole Amorn store goes soon. Sorry I don't know of a place that repairs power tools all the places I knew about have disappeared. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruit Trader Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 Near the end of North Pattaya Road next to the Makita shop is a hardware garden tool repair shop. The Makita shop also has a power tool repair dept. https://maps.app.goo.gl/KB5FdMY5KMYDSvXr7 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted April 30 Author Share Posted April 30 11 minutes ago, Fruit Trader said: Near the end of North Pattaya Road next to the Makita shop is a hardware garden tool repair shop. The Makita shop also has a power tool repair dept. https://maps.app.goo.gl/KB5FdMY5KMYDSvXr7 Virtually next to the bus station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAFETY FIRST Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 (edited) It's been asked before, doesn't look good Try contacting direct, they may have someone closer than SP https://asia.blackanddecker.global/support/contact-us/thailand Edited April 30 by SAFETY FIRST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted April 30 Author Share Posted April 30 31 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said: It's been asked before, doesn't look good Try contacting direct, they may have someone closer than SP https://asia.blackanddecker.global/support/contact-us/thailand Rang them this morning, seems I have to courier the item at my expense to Samut Prakan, there is no official service centre in Pattaya. I was hoping that someone knew of a repair shop that serviced all brands, but I think for peace of mind it might be better to send to the dealership. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confuscious Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 The last Black & Decker repairman died long ago. his name was James Brown and he was running a repair shop named "Black & Decker Sex Machine". 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted April 30 Author Share Posted April 30 1 hour ago, SAFETY FIRST said: It's been asked before, doesn't look good Try contacting direct, they may have someone closer than SP https://asia.blackanddecker.global/support/contact-us/thailand Rang them, Samat Prakan is the only one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 one good reason to buy local... we also have a nearby handy shop where they do repairs quite reasonably. Maybe try that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charleskerins Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 I take everything small broken to the local scooter repair shop those guys can fix it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted May 1 Author Share Posted May 1 1 hour ago, 1FinickyOne said: one good reason to buy local... we also have a nearby handy shop where they do repairs quite reasonably. Maybe try that. If I bought locaI would still have to send to B&W for repair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 20 hours ago, Andrew Dwyer said: AMORN Electronics Tukcom Pattaya, Electronics retail and repair shop, next to TOPS. Also have several shops in Chiang Mai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted May 1 Author Share Posted May 1 Just now, scorecard said: Also have several shops in Chiang Mai. I'm in Pattaya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bday Prang Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 Black and decker is not the "brand" they were years ago. Now its just made in china rubbish, I'd bin it and buy a proper one. Although you could try bypassing the switch yourself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted May 1 Author Share Posted May 1 Just now, Bday Prang said: Black and decker is not the "brand" they were years ago. Now its just made in china rubbish, I'd bin it and buy a proper one. Although you could try bypassing the switch yourself I had a cheaper model B&W weed whacker previously, it ran faultlessly for 10 years, so I dispute the rubbish claim. Also been using an electric lawn mower for 10 years, also Chinese made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbee2022 Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 22 hours ago, giddyup said: I bought a battery operated B&D weed whacker/whipper snipper/lawn edger on Lazada about 8 months ago, so it's still under warranty. It's developed a problem either in the switch or a faulty battery, I don't know which, but it runs intermittently and then stops. Problem is the B&D main repair centre is in Samut Prakan and it's going to be a hassle to find a box to send it in, arrange for a courier to collect (and pay for it) when I'd just as soon pay some local repairer who service B&D products. The boxes are available at any post office. You can pack your tool there and send it for repair. I suppose that's not too difficult.😂 Alternatively ask in you village who can check that. Also the people at Global or Home Pro will know somebody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted May 1 Author Share Posted May 1 1 hour ago, newbee2022 said: The boxes are available at any post office. You can pack your tool there and send it for repair. I suppose that's not too difficult.😂 Alternatively ask in you village who can check that. Also the people at Global or Home Pro will know somebody. Alternatively, get Kerry (courier) to come and collect and box it as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bday Prang Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 1 hour ago, giddyup said: I had a cheaper model B&W weed whacker previously, it ran faultlessly for 10 years, so I dispute the rubbish claim. Also been using an electric lawn mower for 10 years, also Chinese made. That was made over 10 years ago, your latest one lasted 8 months, you can dispute as much as you want, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbee2022 Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 3 minutes ago, giddyup said: Alternatively, get Kerry (courier) to come and collect and box it as well. Or "flash" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted May 1 Author Share Posted May 1 37 minutes ago, Bday Prang said: That was made over 10 years ago, your latest one lasted 8 months, you can dispute as much as you want, Any brand, whether tools, kitchen appliances, cars etc can get the odd lemon or develop a fault. Read any reviews for B&D products, hard to find too many dissatisfied customers, but people used to say Hyundai and Kia were cheap Korean sh*t, not so much anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted May 1 Author Share Posted May 1 48 minutes ago, Bday Prang said: That was made over 10 years ago, your latest one lasted 8 months, you can dispute as much as you want, B&W have been making products in China for 25 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 23 hours ago, Denim said: When you use a bush wacker you blip the throttle rather than just have it on full all the time. You have been living in Thailand/Asia too long.🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted May 1 Author Share Posted May 1 1 minute ago, VocalNeal said: You have been living in Thailand/Asia too long.🤔 Local Thai gardener used to drive me mad with his brrr BRMM brr BRMM use of his petrol weed whacker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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