Conductor562 Posted April 21, 2014 Report Posted April 21, 2014 Dropped my impact off my dad's roof today. Fell about 15 feet on concrete and landed on the metal housing.It still works, but it makes a funny noise and has less power. I'll dissect it, see if I can fix it, and if not, it may be time to look into the fuel upgrade. Quote
Punda1991 Posted April 21, 2014 Report Posted April 21, 2014 Which impact did you drop butterfingers? Quote
DR99 Posted April 21, 2014 Report Posted April 21, 2014 That sucks Conductor! Well at least if it isn't repairable you get to join team Fuel now! 1 Quote
ChrisK Posted April 21, 2014 Report Posted April 21, 2014 Keep in mind Travis, if the M18 is under five years of age....WARRANTY!!!!! Quote
Conductor562 Posted April 21, 2014 Author Report Posted April 21, 2014 It was the pre-Fuel model and turned 4 in February. It's lived a hard life and this isn't it's first fall. I doubt I'd get any warranty help. The big gash on the top of the housing screams "I've been dropped". After 4+ years of constant use I feel I got my money's worth out of it. I'm also considering picking up an identical refurbished model from CPO for like $59 Quote
frankiegarcia19 Posted April 21, 2014 Report Posted April 21, 2014 Im thinking u accident... Was more like whispering "fuel time" when u thru it off the roof:) 1 Quote
Conductor562 Posted April 21, 2014 Author Report Posted April 21, 2014 If this had happened a couple of weeks ago before I shelled out $5K to Walt Fucking Disney for vacation I'd already have a new one in the mail, but between that and having to go to Florida once a month for work, Conductor is tapped out at the moment. Quote
ChrisK Posted April 21, 2014 Report Posted April 21, 2014 I'm stl thinking warranty then! I M not sure but I am pretty positive it is for anything. Anyways the two times I've used their warrant....new tool issued Quote
ChrisK Posted April 21, 2014 Report Posted April 21, 2014 And remember, Milwaukee pYs for the shipping label and everything. Theres a reason they kick butt! Quote
Conductor562 Posted April 21, 2014 Author Report Posted April 21, 2014 I'm gonna try the warranty route. What's the worst that can happen? Quote
DR99 Posted April 21, 2014 Report Posted April 21, 2014 The worst that could happen is that they deny the warranty claim and send the tool back broken. Quote
Harold Wray Posted April 21, 2014 Report Posted April 21, 2014 I'm glad it wasn't you that fell 15 feet onto concrete Conductor. Your my bud. Quote
regopit Posted April 21, 2014 Report Posted April 21, 2014 If this had happened a couple of weeks ago before I shelled out $5K to Walt Fucking Disney for vacation I'd already have a new one in the mail, but between that and having to go to Florida once a month for work, Conductor is tapped out at the moment. Dam family and work always getting in the the way. Just kidding just glad that it wasn't you who fell. Quote
Anonymous Posted April 22, 2014 Report Posted April 22, 2014 Best of luck with the warranty work 1 Quote
Jimmijo Posted April 22, 2014 Report Posted April 22, 2014 Warranty first for sure. Just like Harold said, Glad it was the impact fell, not you. Impact can replace, but not the Conductor;) 1 Quote
BK13 Posted April 22, 2014 Report Posted April 22, 2014 I'll echo what others have said, falling off a roof is no fun. This is just a .... forced Fuel upgrade. Quote
TylerDama Posted April 22, 2014 Report Posted April 22, 2014 If they do accept the warranty claim I would be very surprised because most warranties only cover "manufacturer defects" not damage....then again you could always play the "of course it is defected, it jumped out of my hand!" card. Quote
Conductor562 Posted April 22, 2014 Author Report Posted April 22, 2014 I'm printing out the label tonight and seeing how it goes. 1 Quote
ChrisK Posted April 23, 2014 Report Posted April 23, 2014 I am hoping your pleasantly surprised Travis, Quote
NERemodeling Posted September 1, 2014 Report Posted September 1, 2014 I'm printing out the label tonight and seeing how it goes.So... How'd it go??? Quote
Conductor562 Posted September 1, 2014 Author Report Posted September 1, 2014 So... How'd it go???I got a Fuel impact as a gift and decided against warrantying it. It took it apart, ordered the parts, and fixed it. Works like new.http://professional-power-tool-guide.com/power-tool-forum/index.php?/topic/4277-pre-fuel-impact-repair/ Quote
ebowejr Posted September 1, 2014 Report Posted September 1, 2014 Get the fuel, it's definitely worth it, and good luck with the warranty process Quote
Tool Whore Posted September 14, 2014 Report Posted September 14, 2014 It was the pre-Fuel model and turned 4 in February.It's lived a hard life and this isn't it's first fall. I doubt I'd get any warranty help. The big gash on the top of the housing screams "I've been dropped".After 4+ years of constant use I feel I got my money's worth out of it. I'm also considering picking up an identical refurbished model from CPO for like $59This is how I am with tools, I have a Hackzall that's 2 years old that doesn't run right any more. I've used it more then it was probably ever intended to run and abused including accidentally dropping it into a bucket of water. It fell from 20' and the battery went flying 40' and still worked but, I feel as though it served its money's worth of time and Milwaukee isn't responsible for me dropping it into water so I'm not trying to turn in a warranty claim. I say you couldn't find a better excuse to buy a FUEL so do it, pull the trigger As soon as I got mine I shit-canned the non-FUEL. Quote
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