blitz 240 info please

[Guest tillytop2510]

got a blitz 240 just stopped working bulb is fine tested it, the switch seems to be sealed but i think maybe a loose wire behind the bulb, do i have to drill the rivet and check then re- rivet it??????

any info really appreciated,thanks

[stealthy1 3,964]

Check for a dry joint, the blitz are a b****rd for buning out becuase of the amps

[Guest tillytop2510]

Check for a dry joint, the blitz are a b****rd for buning out becuase of the amps

what do you mean dry point?

ive just upgraded my battery to a lithium batery should this have affected it. could a wire just have burned out doesnt seem any signs

im running a blitz 240 with a lithium 12v 22 amp.?????

Edited August 28, 2010 by tillytop2510

[Guest tillytop2510]

if it has burnt its self is it a case of re wiring it all?

ive noticed the wires inside the handle seem alot thinners than the stretchy part?????????

[stealthy1 3,964]

A dry joint is where the solder has lifted due to the power put threw the wireing, use a tester to see if you have a dry joint.

[Guest tillytop2510]

sorry mate im not that electrically minded lol.

is the best way just to re wire the lot, but i guess i need to buy a new switch as they are sealed units and ill have to drill rivet to get to back of bulb?????????

what sort of wire would i use to rewire and then i guess i shouldnt have problems again?

Edited August 29, 2010 by tillytop2510

[Tiny 7 1,694]

got a blitz 240 just stopped working bulb is fine tested it, the switch seems to be sealed but i think maybe a loose wire behind the bulb, do i have to drill the rivet and check then re- rivet it??????

any info really appreciated,thanks

 

 

Its easy to do i just used a hammer and punch and just split the rivet or what ever you call it, Becareful tho as there are two red wires straight inside where your planning on drilling,

 

As soon as you knock the rivet out its easy from there check all the wires fix what you have to job i use a match in where the rivet goes for future ref,#

 

 

Ps while its all a part its a good time to put a dimmer in if its a standered lamp.... Couple of quid out of maplins join two wires sorted...

Edited August 29, 2010 by tiny 7

[Guest tillytop2510]

what you just put a match in to hold the light unit in?

do you just put the dimmer on the main line?

also if your re wiring it all do you get a new trigger switch as the one thats in it is sealed unit and you would be joining to the old wires?

[ace32 4]

hane,nt got a link or part no for the maplins dimmer have you mate,cheers,ian

[uzi4you 0]

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