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If I tighten the screw, it won't fire.
Thanks nin! Not sure why I didn't think of that.
And that *SUCKS*. I hope I at least have a line into buying a new switch before the general public can.
ED come pick up this standard and see if you can get it to work right. call me
well I saw the new switch and mike offered one to me for my mini if I wanted one, but I think for the mini the one that came with it is the better choice. I can see why the standard switch needs to be changed out. With the mini it's shorter so it doesn't wobble at all so the new switch isn't needed . The profile on the mini switch is smaller than the new switch so I like it better. I'm telling you if it isn't broke don't change it out. OH buy the way have I told you lately that
I LOVE MY MINI !!! LOL
I LOVE MY MINI !!! LOL
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I've had problems with the switch binding and inconsistent contact if I tighten the screw enough to make it stable. Loosening it enough to consistently fire, and not bind, makes it work itself loose as you use it, unstable when standing on end, and it will sometimes fire when on end, unless you unscrew the end cap a couple of turns. Been trying to find a sweet spot with the screw, but no luck yet.
Kcos, yes you are probably right. I have no issue with my switch honestly.
BTW don't sand the screw or batt ends to much, polish lightly with an Emory, I use my wife's fingernail board for it
Thanks for the info on the tanks...
BTW don't sand the screw or batt ends to much, polish lightly with an Emory, I use my wife's fingernail board for it
Thanks for the info on the tanks...
I had that with mine, the screw was coming loose I tighten it down sanded the screw a tiny bit and the batteries. I'm good to go now. NOTE: Please don't over tighten the screw you might break the magnets.
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I wonder, and zen will have to chime in if getting the switch screw where you want it, and using some loctite on it could be a solution?
The screw is the electrical connection. Using loctite to hold it in place will hamper conductivity to at least some extent. I would definitely not do that because if it does completely interfere with conductivity it will not be easy to remove the loctite and restore function to the PV.
That's my
anyway I actually thought about that, but I'd be concerned with it interfering with the electrical continuity.
My switch kept unscrewing and not connecting the first day I got it. What I ended up doing is tightening the screw as tight as it would tighten, took an emery board to the screw head and battery and then used a dab of Noalox (thanks you, ob for the suggestion!) on the screw head. Works like a charm now. The screw will occasionally loosen, but not often. I use a 2000 mAh AW IMR battery. If you use the 1600, you may need a magnet spacer.
If I tighten the screw, it won't fire.
Thanks nin! Not sure why I didn't think of that.
Try a magnet spacer. Mr. White can give you the size of them.
Try to slightly booger the threads. Take a fork from the kitchen or something and run it lightly over the threads no so much that its screwed, up but enough that it is tight when you screw it in. Also I would recommend that you have an Xtra screw in case you screw it up. harware store should have some. get 3-4.
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*ahem* Puhleeeze do NOT use your wife's forks from the kitchen to mess up your Zenesis screws. What about some tool in the tool chest? That could work!
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*ahem* Puhleeeze do NOT use your wife's forks from the kitchen to mess up your Zenesis screws. What about some tool in the tool chest? That could work!
By the way, I didn't mean for some one to mall their screw. Just dull the threads a bit to tighten them up. Some folks aren't mechanically inclined, that's why i suggested a kitchen folk. By the way Zen is my grammar better.
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