Fantastic way to revive chucks

[quovadis]

Guys
i own quite a few chucks, and from time to time they need a quick maintenance.
Some chuck switches will act up from time to time and misfire.
Or some switches have to be pressed extra hard.

Here is a good remedy i have found, and in part i owe this to Jeff who told me to spray contact cleaner on the switch and work the damned thing hard.

What i do is this :
1. remove batts
2. cover the batt hole partially with a hand, and spray lots of contact cleaner inside. Make sure hole is covered or the contact cleaner will squirt out.
You will get some on your hands...it evaporates...no big deal.

3. Once the batt compartment is half full of liquid, let the liquid seep out of the chuck.

4. Now blow the chuck (attach your lips to the batt hole and blow hard).

All residual alcohol will be forced out, and leave an additional 30 seconds to evaporate.

Like new!!!

 

[doots]

Good Point Q, I do this too and mine stay like new..

 

[yun]

Hello everyone.
I got the chuck and use for 2 weeks...
Its very wonderful mod.
18650+LR aomizer really excellent throat hit...
Th switch was very smooth...
Its fantastic... just like tanks..simple...
Thanks Jeff!

 

[gjrhine]

Let it seep out the battery end?

 

[quovadis]

No
the head of the chuck is facing down.
The liquid seeps out of the head and button when you blow through the battery compartment.

 

[DC2]

Wow, thanks for the tip! Next time I have a switch problem I'll give it a shot.

 

[thebat1]

spray lots of contact cleaner inside.

I have never needed to do this but in case I do what is this and where do I get it?

thanks...

 

[Houdini]

Any auto parts store or maybe Walmart will have this.

 

[thebat1]

Perfect.. that is exactly what I needed.. A picture..

THANKS SO MUCH

Any auto parts store or maybe Walmart will have this.

 

[quovadis]

I use my chucks at 8.3 volts and my liquid is partly made with espresso VG.
I have noticed that every 3~4 weeks my chucks need a good cleaning with the electronic cleaner.
This method really proves to be sucessful.
At first i was a little reluctant to immerse my chuck in cleaner, but since i have 7 of them, i took the risk.
Now they have all gone for a swim in electronic cleaner...they love it!!

 

[Caffusss]

I only had my Chuck for two days, working well...I will try this...maybe it will fix my problem. I love my Chuck and dont want to send it back but it usually doesnt work anymore.
Thanks

 

[Caffusss]

I have taken the batteries out and blown through it...no air comes out from the switch or the other end at all..I think it is sealed so how would the liquid get in it?? I cant take it apart? Can I just spray the switch and push on it many times?
Thanks

 

[quovadis]

Catherine,
i do not know if you are still having problems..
Let me explain this in a better way.

You have contact cleaner correct? It is a an aerosol bottle that sprays contact cleaner.
Open the battery compartment, and remove batteries.
Point the head of the chuck (atomizer side) downwards.
Now spray contact cleaner for 10 seconds down into the battery compartment.
The battery compartment will now have about 1" of liquid in it.
You will see bubbling as the liquid seeps into the switch department, past the rubber gasket.
Now, place your lips around the chuck and blow hard...push the liquid out through the switch and head of the chuck.
Keep blowing and repeat several times until no liquid comes out.
Dry any remaining liquid with a towel.
Place batteries in again....and voila! comme neuf!! Like new!

 

[jennyhadadot]

I'm the proud owner of 3 chucks...I've sent one back because I dropped it right on the switch..ugh...and then again because the switch just stopped working. I've always gotten it back as good as new, no problems. Excellent customer service. Now..my question: Would this be good to do as a maintenance thing? Like every month or so...to keep it running smooth? My chucks get a LOT of use, there are two of us using them and any tips to keep them in good order is welcomed.

 

[quovadis]

I clean them like this and work the switch , about once a month.

 

[BigDaddyRog]

Ive sent my chuck in 3 times for switch problems and Jeff JUST informed me of this process....hopefully it will cure my constant button problem as well!!!

 

[dwillings]

I've been very fortunate with my little chuck, absolutely no problems yet and I've had her for about 6 months or so. But thanks for the info nonetheless

 

[centax]

Tried this on my two week out chuck after having problems with the switch. After cleaning I put it on a multimeter to test it and unless I press real hard I don't get 3.8v and even then it might jump up and down. The wierd thing is when the switch is not pressed i'm getting around .4v to .5v. When cleaning the fluid only dripped out of the head not the switch. I used "Precision Electronics Cleaner" from radioshack. It contains isohexane, difluoroethane, and ethanol. I didn't take any multimeter reading prior to cleaning I wish I had.

edit...

Tried cleaning it again this time filling with cleaner then suspending it on it's side over a cup with the switch pointing down and the battery cap on. Just left it there a few minutes and it's testing out fine now.

 

[BigDaddyRog]

I did this this morning with rubbing alcohol.....works like a charm!!!!! It will only leak through the button if you blow through it...if you just let gravity handle it, its coming straight out of the bottom. This will save me lots of time, shipping money, and frustration!!! THANKS GUYS!!!!!!!!

 

[Caffusss]

Ya, thanks, LOVE my Chuck it's so lovely...Jeff e mailed me and told me to use Rubbing alcohol..already had some at home..it's difficult for me to shop around cuase I have a 2 and three year old boys. I also have a Omega and no Alen key...wonder if I can clean it's switch with acohol?? It dosnt work right now and it be hard for me to follow the videos way of cleaning it. MY CHUCK works well agian.
Thanks