Nicktaylor Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 This probably is the simplest question ever. What size are the screws in XLR plugs/sockets? Amazing how many are missing from my spider! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Lewis Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Nick, having had this problem some 20 years ago, I changed over to Neutrik XLRs, and have never had the problem since! If this isn't a solution for you, I'd suggest contacting a Switchcraft stockist (presuming that's the type you're using). If they are Switchcraft copies, perhaps you should consider changing them anyway? Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicktaylor Posted April 26, 2006 Author Share Posted April 26, 2006 Simon That is not an option. I have a range of audio adapters as well and I see the screws have gone from some of them. I do wonder if someone has need a few! Maybe I should put a dab of locktight on them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew C Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Beware the manufacturer (can't remember which) that used a reverse thread screw that sank into the body to release the shell. You probably won't have lost those, but... Locktight is fine if you are sure you won't need to get in in a hurry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Beech Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 when you have replaced the screws locktight is ok but as Andrew says, you may be struggling to get into the thing if you are in a rush. A single wrap of electrical tape around it is oten a better idea. you can often use different colours to identifiy different leads. or just to mark them as your own. Killing 2 stones with one bird.......hang on thats not right is it. Killing 2 stones and half a dozen of the other... Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanT Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 You can undo stuff that is loctited (with proper brand name loctite) it just won't come undone of it's own accord! Go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 You can undo stuff that is loctited (with proper brand name loctite) it just won't come undone of it's own accord! careful - you get several different strengths of loctite, ranging from the "weak and weedy" to the "need a 6 foot breaker bar to undo". OK - I exaggerate slightly, they're titled "low/medium/high/maximum" strength... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpitkin Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Loctite threadlocker is what you want, available from RS and lots of places. Its number 222. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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