Wetbox died, help please.

[Kid Krinkle]

I ordered my wetbox from COV on August 12 and used it as my main squeeze ever since last night. It just died. I checked to make sure a fresh battery was not the culprit. Also no leaks or fluid inside anywhere, the switch seems to click like when I first used it, and I have never dropped it. It is just not powering up at all.

What else can you guys recommend I try next to get it back to working order or should I suck it up and pay the $15 to ship it back . I can provide pics if needed

 

[ejoker]

you could try cleaning the switch with wd40, then clean it up real well. it will displace any moisture that may have gotten in there.

 

[Kid Krinkle]

you could try cleaning the switch with wd40, then clean it up real well. it will displace any moisture that may have gotten in there.

Thanks ejoker. Which switch should I clean though? The on/off or activate switch or both?

 

[uba egar320]

Don't have that model, but are you sure your atty didn't die on you? Sometimes I've gotten an atty that dies almost immediately after first use.

 

[Kid Krinkle]

Don't have that model, but are you sure your atty didn't die on you? Sometimes I've gotten an atty that dies almost immediately after first use.

Good idea. Just tested a working atty from my Bartleby and still the same issue..

 

[ejoker]

the 'activate' is usually the culprit, cleaning both won't hurt.
if you have a multi meter you can test the circuit.

 

[Kid Krinkle]

the 'activate' is usually the culprit, cleaning both won't hurt.
if you have a multi meter you can test the circuit.

I tried cleaning both and still no luck. I just contacted Bruce as I think this would be the best thing to do now.

 

[ejoker]

all repairs are handled by the mfg (missy), you can pm guineahill or email guineahill@hotmail.com.

 

[Kid Krinkle]

all repairs are handled by the mfg (missy), you can pm guineahill or email guineahill@hotmail.com.

Cheers. Missy has my wetbox now and is investigating why it is broken.

 

[Jumi]

My no1 wetbox is dead too, it fried its switch. I ordered and waiting for 3A switches and I will remove its switch and on/off button and place a new - properly rated - switch where the on/off switch is.

Bruce's after sales service is great by the way, he readily offered to refund it or fix it (Bruce you are the best). But I love my wetbox to return it for refund and don't have faith that its new 50mA switch will not fry again after ten days. So I will try and fix it myself.

I believe Missy should do something with the switches she use. The concept of wetbox is great but the switch betrays it.

 

[MacDiver]

Thanks for the reminder ejoker! Mine stopped working and I tried that and it cleared it right up.

 

[ACM]

Cheers. Missy has my wetbox now and is investigating why it is broken.

Any word on what caused the problem? I just got mine today, and I love it, but I am starting to feel like maybe I won't have it for long.

To anyone "in the know" - How easy is it to replace the switch on your own and exactly what kind of switch would be better? Where would I get one if I needed it?

 

[Bigbuyer]

Hope you have it a long time. Missy can fix/repair/replace switches if you have a problem.
Just let me know!