GG Magnetic Button quest
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I'm still looking for the proper magnets.. It is kind of important to me to remain within specifications..
But, i'm happy that Silentt is going to send me some magnets that are a different size... it might temporarily hold me over.
Until then, my hunt/quest for the proper magnets continues.
I feel ya let me know if you find anything. I searched over 20 magnet sites only thing I found that looked slightly promising was custom made but they were very expensive.
I have a set of three original magnets that I don't use, but I don't know how much will cost
to get them to you. I'm pretty far from you
Ask around and let me know...
to get them to you. I'm pretty far from you
Ask around and let me know...
i just ordered 3 sets of magnets from the gg australia site they seem to have quite a bit in stock but shipping is expensive so ide advise to stock up on other crap you need to make it worth while
Thanks for the link Fright.
I just got 20 magnets from Gaussboys. They fit in my SSGGTS with the low profile button. With just the two magnets it really is a hairtrigger; breathe on it and it fires! I have put thin washers under the magnets, bringing the magnets closer together and creating a little more resistance.
On my GGTB with the high button i couldn't fit them. I put them on my Dremel and filed them down a bit. GGTB now works fine with three magnets.
The magnets are a very tight fit on both GG's so i hope they keep working. Even with international shipping, price is a lot better than the official GG magnets. Magnets were $2.80 for 20, and shipping was $10! Still, it's better than 15$ + shipping for one set
Thanks for the link Fright.
I just got 20 magnets from Gaussboys. They fit in my SSGGTS with the low profile button. With just the two magnets it really is a hairtrigger; breathe on it and it fires! I have put thin washers under the magnets, bringing the magnets closer together and creating a little more resistance.
On my GGTB with the high button i couldn't fit them. I put them on my Dremel and filed them down a bit. GGTB now works fine with three magnets.
The magnets are a very tight fit on both GG's so i hope they keep working. Even with international shipping, price is a lot better than the official GG magnets. Magnets were $2.80 for 20, and shipping was $10! Still, it's better than 15$ + shipping for one set
With 20 or more you should have some that are slightly below spec. That's what I do with the regular GGTS switch; select 3 and they fit fine. The low profile is a challenge and then some. I modded a couple for one set (ground them thinner so the hair trigger problem went away); but it was such a total PITA I tossed them and went back to the spring. Even with non nickel plated ones, they are very brittle and can fly apart quite easily.
Modding magnets is really not advisable for anyone; myself included..... lol
Thanks for the link Fright.
I just got 20 magnets from Gaussboys. They fit in my SSGGTS with the low profile button. With just the two magnets it really is a hairtrigger; breathe on it and it fires! I have put thin washers under the magnets, bringing the magnets closer together and creating a little more resistance.
On my GGTB with the high button i couldn't fit them. I put them on my Dremel and filed them down a bit. GGTB now works fine with three magnets.
The magnets are a very tight fit on both GG's so i hope they keep working. Even with international shipping, price is a lot better than the official GG magnets. Magnets were $2.80 for 20, and shipping was $10! Still, it's better than 15$ + shipping for one set
No problem glad they worked. Although I can't take credit for finding them I got the link in the repairing ggts button thread a month ago. I have them in all 3 of my GGTS also and they work fine. 493 has 3 since it is the old style button the other 2 have the hair trigger.
I am very glad that I got those magnets for the brass Slim and brass GGTB back when I did. However, I am saddened that others have to go through all these steps just to get magnets that aren't quite right. I hope that Imeo is able to find a new source for these in the correct size. A switch that does not wear out is one of the best things about the GG, unless you have a pacemaker of course.
Don't be sad on my account North. What fun would PVs be if we couldn't fiddle with them?
This way, I get to use my handymans toolbox: Leatherman, ducttape, Dremel and cable ties! I haven't figured out how to use ducttape and cableties on my GG's yet but thats only a matter of time
Don't be sad on my account North. What fun would PVs be if we couldn't fiddle with them?
This way, I get to use my handymans toolbox: Leatherman, ducttape, Dremel and cable ties! I haven't figured out how to use ducttape and cableties on my GG's yet but thats only a matter of time
Duct tape makes a great durable skin for a GG especially one with less then perfect finish.
Hmm zip ties.... got me beat there.
Actually taking apart those GG switches to clean or install the magnets would not be described by most as "fun", especially the first time. Although using non-powdered surgical gloves really works. My point was that GG's, especially the GGTS, are an investment and getting this option back would be great.
I have 2 mark1 brass flat top switches, thanks to cappy for the heads up, i also bought 2 sets of GG magnets, 1 set fit's fine but the second set of magnets are slightly too large for the switch, i hope imeo can find another supplier as they are a great upgrade for the longer throw switches, and hopefully a new supplier can be a bit more consistent with the quality, these things aren't cheap
Hi i need some advise here, i brought 6mm x 3.5mm x 2mm N38 Nickel Plated Neodymium Magnet - Ring, from Guassboys.
But instead of the ring magnets, i received disc magnets.
I've email them and tell them about it, but have not hear any reply from them yet.
But instead of the ring magnets, i received disc magnets.
I've email them and tell them about it, but have not hear any reply from them yet.
Yeah man, I learned this the hard way, they dont take kindly to modification lol.
Not sure which button you are speaking of but the newest switch is really easy because you can use a 5mm and 10mm socket against each other.
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