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Chris P · **Posted: 11-04-2007 , 09:35 PM** #1

Hi Everyone,

We have received an important notice from a JumbleTowner concerning old Sky Cable boxes.

He tells us that his Grundig Sky Box (approx 5 years old) was working perfectly but that according to a local tv repair man these particular boxes were prone to overheating. Apparently Sky has discontinued using the brand because of this problem.

So, in the light of this information, we think it advisable that JumbleTowners be wary of Giving and Taking Grundig Sky Boxes of around five years or older. At this stage, we do not intend an outright site-ban on Sky Boxes. (NTL Cable Boxes are banned for a different reason. Please see this post:
http://www.jumbletown.ie/forums/showthread.php?t=8951)

On a more general note, we ask all Members to be cognisant of the fact that some items on JumbleTown may not be fit for life-cycling (re-use by Giving and Taking) but rather best suited to recycling at a Civic Amenity Centre/Recycling Centre.

Many thanks to the JumbleTowner who brought this issue to our attention, and thanks to all who have contributed to the site's success over the past year.

Regards
Chris P
Admin

	Posted: 11-04-2007 , 09:35 PM #1
Chris P Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: JumbleTown Posts: 5,998	Safety Warning - old Grundig Sky Cable Boxes Hi Everyone, We have received an important notice from a JumbleTowner concerning old Sky Cable boxes. He tells us that his Grundig Sky Box (approx 5 years old) was working perfectly but that according to a local tv repair man these particular boxes were prone to overheating. Apparently Sky has discontinued using the brand because of this problem. So, in the light of this information, we think it advisable that JumbleTowners be wary of Giving and Taking Grundig Sky Boxes of around five years or older. At this stage, we do not intend an outright site-ban on Sky Boxes. (NTL Cable Boxes are banned for a different reason. Please see this post: http://www.jumbletown.ie/forums/showthread.php?t=8951) On a more general note, we ask all Members to be cognisant of the fact that some items on JumbleTown may not be fit for life-cycling (re-use by Giving and Taking) but rather best suited to recycling at a Civic Amenity Centre/Recycling Centre. Many thanks to the JumbleTowner who brought this issue to our attention, and thanks to all who have contributed to the site's success over the past year. Regards Chris P Admin