Romisen RC-H3 clicky switch help

Spydermonkey · Sep 27, 2008

I bought a Romisen RC-H3 from DX and the clicky switch broke on me. I would like to replace the switch but I have been unable to find a replacement. All of the ones I've found are either too big or not the right size. Here's some pics for reference

Top right is functioning switch

The guts

The collar that the switch is crimped into

kramer5150 · Sep 27, 2008

Looks like it could be the same pill as the RC-F4..
http://www.shiningbeam.com/servlet/the-73/Forward-Tactical-Click-Switch/Detail

... and RC-N3:

Is that H3 switch a forward clicky or reverse?

Black Rose · Sep 27, 2008

RC-H3 is a forward clicky.

Easiest thing to do would be to contact Bryan at ShiningBeam and see if the RC-F4 switch fits the RC-H3.

mhubble · Sep 27, 2008

Easiest thing to do would be to contact Bryan at ShiningBeam and see if the RC-F4 switch fits the RC-H3.

RC-F4 switch wont fit the RC-H3. Its too big. About your only option is part out whats left of the light on the B/S/T and then order a new one.

Spydermonkey · Sep 28, 2008

I was afraid of that. I guess that I can't expect the world for $14. Thanks guys

I am torn now, Do I order another light for $14 or order the shiningbeam clicky and cannibalize the switch for $3.75

pekcle · Sep 29, 2008

Spydermonkey said:
I was afraid of that. I guess that I can't expect the world for $14. Thanks guys

I am torn now, Do I order another light for $14 or order the shiningbeam clicky and cannibalize the switch for $3.75

I am almost in the same boat as you, but with the RC-G2. I know the RC-G2 and RC-N3 switch are just barely a different size. $3.75 wouldn't be so bad, but don't forget shipping. Overall, that's probably about $6. Let us know if you find a way to fix/replace it. Thanks.

Spydermonkey · Sep 30, 2008

I ordered the one from Shining Beam, and it was a little over $6 (1/2way to a new Romisen). I'll post up when I get it and find out if it will fit.

Spydermonkey · Oct 1, 2008

For those of you that are interested - the clicky is the same and the Shining Beam tailcap can be cannibalized to fix your Romisen.

You just have to decide if a tailcap thats 1/2 the cost of a new light is worth it. At least the Shining Beam comes with a GITD tailcap cover.

pekcle · Oct 1, 2008

Thanks for letting us know. I emailed Shining Beam earlier and he said he'll be getting some replacement Romisen switches in his next order (supposedly end of the month). I don't know which models he'll have them for, but that's probably good news for a lot of Romisen owners.

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