My beloved Gotham is poorly. Any advice?

Sgt Pinback · Jan 25, 2009

My favourite flashlight, Gotham #79, is ailing. It no longer clicks or soft clicks reliably between levels, but it will hold a level without flickering.

I can usually switch between levels if I soft click one one side of the switch, if you see what I mean, but it's not guaranteed.

I tried cleaning the threads at the switch end with no effect. I'm thinking that perhaps the switch will need replacing.

Does anyone have any advice (or commiserations

) to offer?

Thanks in advance

MarNav1 · Jan 25, 2009

Ask Milky about it. I'm sure he'd remedy it for you.

Sgt Pinback · Jan 25, 2009

Thanks MARNAV1. Unfortunately, his PM box is full, so I sent an email.

MarNav1 · Jan 25, 2009

Email is better for him anyways.

DaFABRICATA · Jan 25, 2009

I believe it takes the McClicky.

If so, I have one I will replace for free if you send it to me.:twothumbs

PM me if interested....No worries, I am a trusted member

Nitroz · Jan 25, 2009

DaFABRICATA said:
PM me if interested....No worries, I am a trusted member

+1

Nice!:thumbsup:

Sgt Pinback · Jan 25, 2009

DaFABRICATA said:
I believe it takes the McClicky.

If so, I have one I will replace for free if you send it to me.:twothumbs

PM me if interested....No worries, I am a trusted member

That's extraordinarily generous of you, thank you

I will get back to you on that asap.

Thanks again.

milkyspit · Jan 27, 2009

Sgt Pinback said:
That's extraordinarily generous of you, thank you I will get back to you on that asap.

Thanks again.

The Gotham tailswitch does take the McClicky, and uses a retaining clip plus brass(?) spacer to center it. Removing the retaining ring gives access. :thumbsup:

DaFabricata, that's a really nice gesture! :bow: If you're in good position to help with the switch it's much appreciated. I can also do the work, no problem either way.

DaFABRICATA · Jan 27, 2009

No problem Milky! :grin2:

I know you have a lot of work and figured if I could help with something small I will.
Not to mention, being able to check out one of these works of art!!

My offer stands, but if Sgt. Pinback wants to have you do it I understand.

PM me if interested..:wave:

65535 · Jan 27, 2009

If whoever removes the switch model wants to send it to me I can repair it.

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