ARC LS switch problem!

[Mike75]

Help me please, I don't know what is going on, but my ARC LS is not functioning as it was before: each time I press the switch - I get the full brightness light, but as I let it go - it turns at least twice dimmer... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif((
Any ideas why this is happening?
Thanks!

 

[logicnerd411]

There's some DIY maintenance on here for the Kroll switch - search for it and you will find it.

EDIT: Here it is: DIY Maintenance

Dan

 

[js]

Mike75,

Does this happen with a new battery? Have you tried changing batteries. Sometimes I've heard that certain brands of 123s can contain duds, which though they are new, are not charged.

 

[chamenos]

its most probably the switch...i've had one kroll crap out on me so far. with a brand new battery it would exhibit the same problem mike described. you can either change the switch or clean it up a bit /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[kakster]

Its the springs in the Kroll switch fouling up. The one on my Mclux recently started doing the same thing, so i opened it up, wiped everything down, then covered everyithing with a good coat of conductive grease. Problem solved.

 

[chamenos]

kakster: do you think i could use petroleum jelly on the springs? i recall reading somewhere that it helps prevent oxidation and is a little conductive as well. thanks /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif