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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Calumet strobe head repair needed.


Can anyone fix my exploded Calumet travelite head? I called a few places and since Calumet is bankrupt no one will take it (no spare parts). So I guess I'm looking for a third party place. Cheap. Located in the US.
TIA.

P.S. From the past experiences I'd guess all it needs is a capacitor replacement.

Maks



May 29, 2015 at 12:55 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Calumet strobe head repair needed.


Calumet strobes were made, I think by Bowens, so anyplace that can repair Bowens should be able to help.
Try http://www.flashclinic.com/ or http://www.flashrepair.com.

I have not used either of them but a quick Google search....



May 29, 2015 at 07:31 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Calumet strobe head repair needed.


I'm not sure why nobody will take them. As fsphoto said, the Calumet Travelites are (or are basically, depending on model) just rebadged Bowens units.

MAC Group picked up Bowens after losing Profoto, so parts should be available in the US without issue.



May 29, 2015 at 08:37 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Calumet strobe head repair needed.


It is 100% Bowens. Who located in UK. Only called Calumet here in the US. I have both and not much difference between them. So im not sure if the parts needs to come from UK to the US or what. And I'm kinda shocked why is it such a big deal. I think capacitor is a capacitor and any tech guy can replace it really.They're not this complicated on the inside.
I already called flashclinic and they DO NOT take Calumet/Bowens (only those listed on their website). I also called here: http://hollyflash.com/ and also with no luck for Calumets. I will try flashrepair (despite their funky looking website ) and will report back on them. Looks promising as I can see bowens anme ther!
At this point, I'm looking any experienced 3rd party electronic tech who would mess with it. I'd even do it DYI style if not the fear of being killed by still super-charged sitting there somewhere...
Thanks as always!!



Jun 01, 2015 at 07:48 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Calumet strobe head repair needed.


Bowens Service Department
75 Virginia Road
North White Plains, NY 10603

Tel: 914.347.3300
Fax: 800.321.2205
[email protected]

Henry Posner
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Jun 02, 2015 at 01:39 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Calumet strobe head repair needed.


Thank you!


Jun 02, 2015 at 02:01 PM





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