P16 O-rings

[GaryS]

I left the extra O-rings from my P16 in my bedroom, and my girlfriend tossed them away while she was cleaning.
I have 2 new 16340s which are slightly smaller than the IRC123s that came with the device. So, the battery is sliding around slightly.
What size are the O-rings? Can they be bought at a hardware store?

Thanks.
Gary

 

[forcedfuel50]

I left the extra O-rings from my P16 in my bedroom, and my girlfriend tossed them away while she was cleaning.
I have 2 new 16340s which are slightly smaller than the IRC123s that came with the device. So, the battery is sliding around slightly.
What size are the O-rings? Can they be bought at a hardware store?

Thanks.
Gary

You wont be able to find the thinner ones that come in your parts bag (two .070 thick ones). Shoot me your address in PM and i'll get you out a couple. The stock one that comes preinstalled is .100 thick. Sounds like you need to stack to .070's for a total .140.

 

[cba191]

What are these o-rings of which you speak? Do I need them?

 

[atavanhalen]

What are these o-rings of which you speak? Do I need them?

underneath the battery is an oring or two, this is the way to accommodate for slightly different length batteries. If you use one type of battery and are not having problems then you dont really need them.

 

[cba191]

Oh. Ok. I'm using IMRs. I do need to go get some washers for the post.

 

[forcedfuel50]

Oh. Ok. I'm using IMRs. I do need to go get some washers for the post.

#8 washers will do the trick if you need washers.

 

[cba191]

Cool! I noticed there is a new P+16! Does that mean the P16 upgrade is getting closer?

 

[atavanhalen]

Cool! I noticed there is a new P+16! Does that mean the P16 upgrade is getting closer?

I think David mentioned something about January for the upgrade process to start, correct me if I am wrong.

 

[GaryS]

I'd love to ship my 16340 in for an update as well. I've ordered the 18500, so I can afford to lose the 16340 for a while.

 

[cba191]

I think the update is just a matter of new caps and spring. You done do it yourself.

 

[forcedfuel50]

I think the update is just a matter of new caps and spring. You done do it yourself.

I hope to hvae the upgrades in December or January at the latest. I have a big batch of units and spare parts in the works. On the upgrade of the top post though, i would need your top cap to replace it, its pressed in and it's not something one can do themselves without destroying it. I made a specal jig for doing them and even then i still ruin them sometimes...lol.