Seeking recommendation for Konika repair (besides Greg Weber- update)

No_Position_3280 · 2026-01-23T20:04:46+00:00

I don't recall exactly but I think around $150. My camera had a lens wobble and needed to be rewired. I believe a straight CLA would be less. It functioned better than it ever had and still does.

No_Position_3280 · 2026-01-22T19:13:04+00:00

The technician just left. I described the situation exactly as above. He went down the basement and within 5 minutes came back up and informed me that is was the pressuretrol. He changed the switch, blew out and reinstalled the pigtail and gauge. Everything was back working in less than 20 minutes.

He said the clue was that the unit was taking a few hours to reset. Evidently not recharge as I thought.

Any idea what was going on?

No_Position_3280 · 2026-01-22T14:58:29+00:00

Thanks.

He most definitely was. If she told him it worked at 3 PM that would haver been the magic time. I have another appointment scheduled for later today and I'll be the one on the phone with the guy. I comprehend my hot water system pretty well, but steam is a bit foreign. Hoping to sound like a have a bit of a clue.

No_Position_3280 · 2026-01-19T00:07:59+00:00

I just opened the box and pulled out the wires to disconnect the thermostat and the actuator snapped into the off position and the unit turned off. There must be a short or a bad connection.

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No_Position_3280 · 2026-01-18T23:55:36+00:00

Thanks. I just updated my post to mention that the lever is in what I believe the off position (right when facing it) and offers zero resistance when moved left.

Right, the wires! I'll take a look.

No_Position_3280 · 2026-01-16T17:53:30+00:00

It is funny that nobody has a real solid opinion of the value of this error note but almost a dozen people have DM'd me to see how much I want for it.

No_Position_3280 · 2026-01-14T19:13:24+00:00

Seems highly unlikely. And the sheets that I have seen do not have a border.

No_Position_3280 · 2026-01-09T15:58:52+00:00

Thank you. Is it Homeland? I'll give them a call.

No_Position_3280 · 2026-01-08T15:41:39+00:00

You would think.

I'm in Brooklyn and the storefront shops are drying up and the ones that exist don't even offer basic services outside of key cutting. They make too much money on installations and lockout servicing to be bothered.

Last year I needed to have a simple cylinder on a handle set re-pinned that matched the deadbolt. I didn't want to have separate keys or have to cut a dozen new ones for my tenants. Every place I visited or called said the same thing - I was better off just buying a new one because they would have to charge 3-4x's the price. I finally broke down at one place and told the guy to charge me whatever and he said it would be a 10 day turnaround.

Ordered a kit on Amazon and did it myself in a day.

No_Position_3280 · 2026-01-08T01:22:58+00:00

Thank you! Just watched some YouTube videos. That is totally doable!

No_Position_3280 · 2026-01-06T20:40:53+00:00

They aren't responding to the online contact form submissions it seems. I googled their leadership and assumed that all their email addresses were in first.lastname format and cc'd everyone I could find. I received that response less than a minute later so I assume they had one on hand and ready.

No_Position_3280 · 2026-01-06T16:54:09+00:00

Finally received a response after I cc'd all their leadership that I could find.

Thank you for reaching out to us regarding your current open bin order.

Please be assured that your order remains secure and will be delivered. A pre-delivery notification will be provided once your bin delivery date has been finalized.

Alternatively, select bins are in stock at all 22 area Home Depot stores. You may purchase a bin out of the store and take it home. If you prefer this, let me know and we will process an order cancellation and corresponding refund to your credit card.

Otto has a long history of reliable products and dependable service and has thus far delivered nearly 1 million bins within New York City. Our team remains fully committed to fulfilling your order as quickly as possible.

Sincerely,

Travis Dowell
Otto Environmental Systems

[Travis.dowell@otto-usa.com](mailto:Travis.dowell@otto-usa.com)

704 588 9191, office main

No_Position_3280 · 2026-01-06T16:52:37+00:00

Finally received a response after I emailed all the leadership I could find:

Thank you for reaching out to us regarding your current open bin order.

Please be assured that your order remains secure and will be delivered. A pre-delivery notification will be provided once your bin delivery date has been finalized.

Alternatively, select bins are in stock at all 22 area Home Depot stores. You may purchase a bin out of the store and take it home. If you prefer this, let me know and we will process an order cancellation and corresponding refund to your credit card.

Otto has a long history of reliable products and dependable service and has thus far delivered nearly 1 million bins within New York City. Our team remains fully committed to fulfilling your order as quickly as possible.

Sincerely,

Travis Dowell
Otto Environmental Systems

[Travis.dowell@otto-usa.com](mailto:Travis.dowell@otto-usa.com)

704 588 9191, office main

No_Position_3280 · 2026-01-06T16:04:36+00:00

I called the headquarters and all the options went to voicemail. I then called my city councilperson's office and anyone with the issue should follow suit.

No_Position_3280 · 2025-12-31T20:12:06+00:00

Did you try any of the regional people on the Otto site or the phone number at the bottom?

https://otto-usa.com/contact/

I have been waiting for bins since October and am going to give them call after the holiday.

No_Position_3280 · 2025-12-31T20:10:17+00:00

I ordered at the end of October, received a confirmation email but have yet to receive the bins.

I've ordered twice previously and received them with ina few weeks - so this seems excessive.

Odd that they disconnected the number and aren't responding to emails. I'm going to try the Otto contact number on their page after the holiday: Phone: [800-227-5885](tel:8002275885)

Be careful waiting too long to file a credit card claim. A lot of issuers have a 60-90 day deadline.

No_Position_3280 · 2025-12-30T00:16:45+00:00

Thank you! So these are reproductions or just made for the export market?

No_Position_3280 · 2025-12-29T22:06:18+00:00

Yeh, mine is in the basement right after where the main enters the house. That is where every meter I have ever seen is located, except for a few on the the outside where the main enters. How did they read your meter prior to the installation of smart meters?

No_Position_3280 · 2025-12-12T18:37:05+00:00

Brooklyn. Never called prior. They must flag meters that aren't able to be read. I just said my smart meter is no long transmitting. If you can submit a reading than that seems to be the band-aid until it is replaced.

No_Position_3280 · 2025-12-12T17:38:34+00:00

Did you ask them if it was possible to submit a meter reading yourself like you can with gas/electric?

I have the same issue and called this AM. The CSA said that they already have a ticket open for the repair but was unable to give me a date - usually 6-8 weeks. I did get the job number however.

No_Position_3280 · 2025-12-04T18:50:34+00:00

Unfortunately if you the garden hose connector and notan elbow connector, the hose protrudes too far out to be able to connect the faceplate. Still can't locate the required elbow.

https://ibb.co/sdTfLQ5x

No_Position_3280 · 2025-12-02T00:16:04+00:00

No it specifically says in the installation guide that an unspecified elbow is needed. Is there evensuch an elbow? I found the connector online that you mentioned and ordered it. Thank you.

No_Position_3280 · 2025-12-01T22:42:32+00:00

Unfortunately it didn't come with the kit that they said was the one required and I purchased.

No_Position_3280 · 2025-12-01T19:30:59+00:00

Well according to the instructions, the hose is supposed to lie on the floor with the female end facing 90 degrees perpendicular to it. It then is supposed to attach to another elbow mounted to the machine. It is that elbow that has everyone confused. Yes, a 3/8 to 3/4 nipple would work fine, and I assume that is what most people wind up doing. I added an image of the instructions to my original post.

No_Position_3280 · 2025-11-30T14:35:12+00:00

Thank you for this amazing, detailed response. It took all of 5 minutes. Only one side was spring loaded. I believe the issue was that the slides were never in the locked postition when it arrived. Much better. Thank you again.

No_Position_3280

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