Mk1 Ferret Finder On/off Depth Switch

[SINDASOX 255]

My switch on my Mk1 ferret finder is playing up, sometimes when i switch it on it will not pick up the signal of the collar.

 

If i then switch it off and then switch it back on it will work which seems to indicate a problem with the switch.

 

The switch is available on ebay for £7.50, have any of you ever had to change your's and is it straightforward to solder the new switch in.

 

Thanks

SINDASOX

[The one 8,463]

Pretty straight foreword but easy for me to say I get the wife to do all my soldering repairs on my boxes , she makes it look easy as she worked in electronics for a few years

[Arry 21,380]

I've done a few now and about 90% of problems on MK1 come some this switch. Some can be cleaned by taking the numbered wheel off and cover (a small plastic disc ) and using some mentholated spirits or component cleaner and a cotton bud wipe the carbon dice. if this failed then fit new switch, there is stuff called solder wick, this is copper braid which you lay on the soldered joint put the soldering iron on top of and this draws the solder out of the hole which makes it easy to remove the legs. If no braid then cut the legs off hold the leg with tweezers put soldering iron on joint pull gently should come out 1 at a time.

When fitting new switch make sure its push all the way in as wheel will rub on the casing if not. Hope this helps.

 

Cheers Arry

[neil b 2,294]

Are you sure it's the switch? Give the copper connection on your collars a scrape with a sharp knife that sometimes helps

[neil b 2,294]

Are you sure it's the switch? Give the copper connection on your collars a scrape with a sharp knife that sometimes helps

[SINDASOX 255]

Are you sure it's the switch? Give the copper connection on your collars a scrape with a sharp knife that sometimes helps

 

It's not that, i keep them clean & shiny with sandpaper.

 

SINDASOX

[johnrussell84 2,831]

Think that's what's up with two off mine but am shit with most things never mind gadgets

[The one 8,463]

cleaning the collar terminals is I thing I get into the habit of in august while checking all the gear over

[lurchers 2,761]

I've got a box and collar 8ft for £75 posted mate if you want one it came off that bloke who recons them,it's only been used 3 times pm if your interested.

[jok 3,210]

Eh up Lurchers. Still got box and collar? Is that with the postage pal. Do you have PayPal?

[lurchers 2,761]

Eh up Lurchers. Still got box and collar? Is that with the postage pal. Do you have PayPal?

Yes mate it is I will pm you the details and pm me your address jok

[lurchers 2,761]

It's still here if anybody is interested as jok hasn't got back to me.SOLD

Edited June 3, 2016 by lurchers

[lifelong cumbrian 1,826]

I've got a box and collar 8ft for £75 posted mate if you want one it came off that bloke who recons them,it's only been used 3 times pm if your interested.

Who is the bloke that reconditions them mate have about 4 or 5 here with faults of some sort.