[ QUOTE ]
NewBie said:
[ QUOTE ]
cy said:
Newbie, I sure would like to know more about the three cases of flux problems. I've never seen or heard any reference to them. It's hard to see every thread. Please PM.
ARC's fix of hand grinding ARC4 bodies was a total POS procedure that should have never been done.
[/ QUOTE ]
I'll point you to this thread that you posted in cy:
ARC4+ flux issue, shoddy manufacturing practices, etc...
Pay attention to Henry's and TCG's posts...
Also keep in mind, the Rev.2 was basically a Peter thing, as Henry never tested or approved.
There is some switch fix information in my thread here:
June switch fix
Also some ARC4+ disassembly photos, and datasheets for the snapdomes in the ARC4+:
Switch datasheet, photos, and more
[/ QUOTE ]
I made an offer to Hesnot to repair the aRC4 in question. I have never seen the ARC4 in question.
Anyone else that's having problems with their ARC4, please PM to make arrangement to get your ARC4 fixed.
Until I see what's actually causing problems. It's not a flux issue until some type of proof exits. whereas ARC4's hyper-sensitive to battery length switch design issue is well documented.
The difference between rev1 and rev2 that I've been able to tell is body of rev2 is aprox. .015in longer than rev1. I'll be glad to state ARC's fix for rev2 ARC4 is a POS!
The aprox. .065in puck needs to be applied on the underside of gold disc contacting the battery. Applying a blob of solder does the exact same thing. The important point is that the gold disc needs to reside in a flat or nutral position. Then what little tolarance that is built-into HDS's design is effective.
newbie, I remember seeing some internal ARC4 shots you posted, reflecting parts in horrible condition. Didn't you state that your unit was not typical?
Since ARC4 is potted, would not remove that potting result in trashed out looking parts?
ARC really didn't want anyone to see the guts. As you are the only person that I'm aware of that posted any internal pic's.
I'm not doubting that the Flux problem could in theory be correct. Just that I have not seem proof of a single case of it. I doublt that baking in a 150 degree oven will get rid of flux, moisture certainly.
My personal preferance goes with ARC LS & ARC AAA. To me those are still in a class of their own.