Question re: 6P tailcap spring assy
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I think you just pull it out with pliers and then push it back in when you're done. Only pressure holds the spring inside the metal part of the switch assembly.
This thread should help:
http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=83844&highlight=McC2S
This thread should help:
http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=83844&highlight=McC2S
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kelmo
Flashlight Enthusiast
I concur its a pressure mount. It is a royal PITA to reinstall.
Be carefull!
Be carefull!
Retinator
Enlightened
Personally I left mine alone. I was concerned about the scoring but realized that the batts don't stay in there long enough for it to be a problem 
Shouldn't the scoring subside in time as the edge of the coil wears?
Hmm could always file it down too.
Shouldn't the scoring subside in time as the edge of the coil wears?
Hmm could always file it down too.
Retinator
Enlightened
Ahhh ok I understand now. I've only used primaries in my stuff.
Good to hear it came through the operation ok.
Hmm what could you call it?.... A Spingdectomy?
Size15's
Flashaholic
SureFire designs it's spring contacts to ensure good electrical connection so the 'scoring' is a feature to cut through any contamination or oxidisation etc.
As noted this isn't an issue for using the intended SF123A's but a different approach needs to be employed for rechargeable batteries.
As noted this isn't an issue for using the intended SF123A's but a different approach needs to be employed for rechargeable batteries.
Good one!
Re: the scoring on Li-ion cells, I sometimes wonder whether or not this is a really a problem long-term. The AW cells I use are advertised as having a steel plate on the bottom to protect against spring-induced damage. Any idea how much scoring is too much?
Re: the scoring on Li-ion cells, I sometimes wonder whether or not this is a really a problem long-term. The AW cells I use are advertised as having a steel plate on the bottom to protect against spring-induced damage. Any idea how much scoring is too much?
