Matterhorn flickering

bpfsu · Dec 13, 2005

Are the Peak LED Matterhorn's threads part of the electrical pathway?
Every few times I turn mine on, it flickers or doesn't show at its full brightness. I lubed up the threads and gasket pretty good with some Silicone plumber's grease, so I'm wondering if I'm interfering with the flow of electricity. Anybody had this experience or have any ideas?

BP

Grubbster · Dec 13, 2005

Yep, the threads are conductive. You have probably insulated the ground path. Try cleaning the threads and just lubeing the o ring. If that stops the flickering, that is your problem. You may want to locate some conductive lube. You can find it on ebay.

Sub_Umbra · Dec 13, 2005

You may also try cleaning the + and - contacts on the light with a pencil eraser. If the eraser turns black sand it on fine sandpaper and repeat until the eraser stays clean. Roughing up the contacts of the cell on course cotton can't hurt either.

bpfsu · Dec 14, 2005

Thanks for the input, I'll give it a try. On a side note, what exactly would qualify as 'coarse' cotton?

BP

Sub_Umbra · Dec 14, 2005

bpfsu said:
Thanks for the input, I'll give it a try. On a side note, what exactly would qualify as 'coarse' cotton?

BP

The leg of a pair of denim jeans would be a good example. If they have been worn for a day or two they will work even better as there will be a little dirt in the cloth which will make it a little more abrasive.

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