Humey Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Its come to that time of the year where students are leaving and all major shows are over with so I get time to do any maintenance that needs doing. I have a number of Patt123's that are out of action. The problem seems to be somewhere in the wiring. The lantern only works when the front is fully open, this suggests some sort of loose connection. I have checked the wiring and it all seems to be fine. Does anyone have any suggestions? I really love these units an would like to get them up and running again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew C Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I'd guess either the spring on the centre contact is loose, or a broken core in the cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humey Posted May 16, 2012 Author Share Posted May 16, 2012 Thanks, it must have been a broken core. Fixed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulears Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 If they're all the same kind of age - then finding one with a broken conductor might suggest there are others with broken strands (no pun intended) 'almost' faulty. Could be worth looking at the working ones too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humey Posted May 16, 2012 Author Share Posted May 16, 2012 I have spent best part of my day replacing the cable on most of them as I thought the same as you Paulears. Thoroughly enjoyable task though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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