Anybody using zbe vc/cls enlarger light source?

[TexasRancher]

I have had this head for about 15 years and just love it. The contrast control and times are all in one unit. I know there are no light tubes available l and I'm wondering what to do when this unit conks out.
Any suggestions?
charlie

 

[Bob Carnie]

Walk away from this unit... ZBE I have had two of these heads , both completely useless after one year of use, then trying to fix was next to impossible ..

 

[TexasRancher]

thanks for the input. What do you use instead?
charlie

 

[Jim Noel]

I bought the first one delivered to San Diego when they first began production. The chip has been upgraded once and the system still works beautifully. It probably has produced in excess of 10,000 prints.
I have picked up two units which have faulty electronics, but good tubes. I will use them to replace my tubes if it ever becomes necessary. The electronics were blown by previous owners who thought they would be handy and open them up for cleaning out accumulated dust. They shorted out a section of the mother board.

 

[Bob Carnie]

I use Durst , Devere and Omega condenser enlargers..
Jim is one lucky dude , I think I got 40 hours out of the cold light and even less out of my starlight.. both ZBE