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PCPaul
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On Fri, 05 Jun 2009 21:22:33 +0100, john royce wrote:
Sounds like a gentle squish of the end cap will do the job...
The thread in the screw end is an extremely 'loose' fit and tends to
'unscrew or scew up' when it sits in the car glove compartment for a
while.
Is there a way to *stiffen* this 'loosness' in the thread, without
reducing
the electrical conductivity?
It needs to make good electrical contact for the torch to work, so I
guess that rules out putting a dab of wood glue on the thread?
Sounds like a gentle squish of the end cap will do the job...
B
Blah
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john royce wrote:
I have one of those small LED pocket torches (flashlight). To turn it on
and off, I have to screw the end up towards the bulb end to compress the
contacts against the battery.
The thread in the screw end is an extremely 'loose' fit and tends to
'unscrew or scew up' when it sits in the car glove compartment for a
while.
Is there a way to *stiffen* this 'loosness' in the thread, without
reducing
the electrical conductivity?
It needs to make good electrical contact for the torch to work, so I guess
that rules out putting a dab of wood glue on the thread? Thanks for
any
advice.
run a rough file over the threads
S
Stormin Mormon
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I have one of those small LED pocket torches (flashlight).
To turn it on
and off, I have to screw the end up towards the bulb end
to compress the
contacts against the battery.
The thread in the screw end is an extremely 'loose' fit
and tends to
'unscrew or scew up' when it sits in the car glove
compartment for a
while.
Is there a way to *stiffen* this 'loosness' in the thread,
without
reducing
the electrical conductivity?
It needs to make good electrical contact for the torch to
work, so I guess
that rules out putting a dab of wood glue on the thread?
Thanks for
any
advice.
M
Mrcheerful
Guest
Stormin Mormon wrote:
wrap a bit of foil around the threads.All forwarded text?
I have one of those small LED pocket torches (flashlight).
To turn it on
and off, I have to screw the end up towards the bulb end
to compress the
contacts against the battery.
The thread in the screw end is an extremely 'loose' fit
and tends to
'unscrew or scew up' when it sits in the car glove
compartment for a
while.
Is there a way to *stiffen* this 'loosness' in the thread,
without
reducing
the electrical conductivity?
It needs to make good electrical contact for the torch to
work, so I guess
that rules out putting a dab of wood glue on the thread?
Thanks for
any
advice.
Guest
On Fri, 5 Jun 2009 17:15:21 -0400, "Stormin Mormon"
<cayoung61**spamblock##@hotmail.com> wrote:
<cayoung61**spamblock##@hotmail.com> wrote:
He's got a screw loose. Didn't you read the post?All forwarded text?
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On Fri, 5 Jun 2009 21:22:33 +0100, "john royce"
<bluestar@mail.invalid> wrote:
<bluestar@mail.invalid> wrote:
never be trouble free after the light is a few years old.I have one of those small LED pocket torches (flashlight). To turn it on
and off, I have to screw the end up towards the bulb end to compress the
contacts against the battery.
The thread in the screw end is an extremely 'loose' fit and tends to
'unscrew or scew up' when it sits in the car glove compartment for a
while.
Is there a way to *stiffen* this 'loosness' in the thread, without
reducing
the electrical conductivity?
It needs to make good electrical contact for the torch to work, so I guess
that rules out putting a dab of wood glue on the thread? Thanks for
any
advice.
If this is a typical Maglite then trash it. The switch mechanism will
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Dave M
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"Blah" <blah@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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the looseness is removed. You might have to rewrap frequently, depending on
how much use the flashlight gets.
Another suggestion is to cut a gasket out of a sheet of very thin rubber or
vinyl sheet, lube it with silicone grease and wrap the gasket around the
threads.
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One good thing about Alzheimer's; you get to meet new people every day.
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Wrap a few turns of Teflon pipe thread tape around the male threads so thatjohn royce wrote:
I have one of those small LED pocket torches (flashlight). To turn it
on
and off, I have to screw the end up towards the bulb end to compress the
contacts against the battery.
The thread in the screw end is an extremely 'loose' fit and tends to
'unscrew or scew up' when it sits in the car glove compartment for a
while.
Is there a way to *stiffen* this 'loosness' in the thread, without
reducing
the electrical conductivity?
It needs to make good electrical contact for the torch to work, so I
guess
that rules out putting a dab of wood glue on the thread? Thanks for
any
advice.
run a rough file over the threads
the looseness is removed. You might have to rewrap frequently, depending on
how much use the flashlight gets.
Another suggestion is to cut a gasket out of a sheet of very thin rubber or
vinyl sheet, lube it with silicone grease and wrap the gasket around the
threads.
--
Dave M
masondg44 at comcast dot net
One good thing about Alzheimer's; you get to meet new people every day.
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Blah
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Dave M wrote:
"Blah" <blah@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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john royce wrote:
I have one of those small LED pocket torches (flashlight). To turn it
on
and off, I have to screw the end up towards the bulb end to compress the
contacts against the battery.
The thread in the screw end is an extremely 'loose' fit and tends to
'unscrew or scew up' when it sits in the car glove compartment for a
while.
Is there a way to *stiffen* this 'loosness' in the thread, without
reducing
the electrical conductivity?
It needs to make good electrical contact for the torch to work, so I
guess
that rules out putting a dab of wood glue on the thread? Thanks for
any
advice.
run a rough file over the threads
Wrap a few turns of Teflon pipe thread tape around the male threads so that
the looseness is removed. You might have to rewrap frequently, depending on
how much use the flashlight gets.
Another suggestion is to cut a gasket out of a sheet of very thin rubber or
vinyl sheet, lube it with silicone grease and wrap the gasket around the
threads.
won't that insulate it? ...
D
Dave M
Guest
"Blah" <blah@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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is actually made by the end of the body and a mating surface on the lens
housing. If the Teflon tape is confined to the threads, the contact should
be good. Also, the Teflon tape is extremely thin and is easily torn by the
threads; providing more contact surface.
The idea I was trying to suggest is to fill the gaps in the threads,
reducing the tendency for it to unscrew itself.
--
Dave M
masondg44 at comcast dot net
One good thing about Alzheimer's; you get to meet new people every day.
news:78trddF1nh2hqU1@mid.individual.net...
Actually, no. The contact between the lens housing and the body of the unitDave M wrote:
"Blah" <blah@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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john royce wrote:
I have one of those small LED pocket torches (flashlight). To turn it
on
and off, I have to screw the end up towards the bulb end to compress
the
contacts against the battery.
The thread in the screw end is an extremely 'loose' fit and tends to
'unscrew or scew up' when it sits in the car glove compartment for a
while.
Is there a way to *stiffen* this 'loosness' in the thread, without
reducing
the electrical conductivity?
It needs to make good electrical contact for the torch to work, so I
guess
that rules out putting a dab of wood glue on the thread? Thanks
for any
advice.
run a rough file over the threads
Wrap a few turns of Teflon pipe thread tape around the male threads so
that the looseness is removed. You might have to rewrap frequently,
depending on how much use the flashlight gets.
Another suggestion is to cut a gasket out of a sheet of very thin rubber
or vinyl sheet, lube it with silicone grease and wrap the gasket around
the threads.
won't that insulate it? ...
is actually made by the end of the body and a mating surface on the lens
housing. If the Teflon tape is confined to the threads, the contact should
be good. Also, the Teflon tape is extremely thin and is easily torn by the
threads; providing more contact surface.
The idea I was trying to suggest is to fill the gaps in the threads,
reducing the tendency for it to unscrew itself.
--
Dave M
masondg44 at comcast dot net
One good thing about Alzheimer's; you get to meet new people every day.
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john royce
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"PCPaul" <urd3@bitrot.co.uk> wrote in message
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degree course?
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Thanks. could you explain to a novish 'squish' ? would i need to do aOn Fri, 05 Jun 2009 21:22:33 +0100, john royce wrote:
The thread in the screw end is an extremely 'loose' fit and tends to
'unscrew or scew up' when it sits in the car glove compartment for a
while.
Is there a way to *stiffen* this 'loosness' in the thread, without
reducing
the electrical conductivity?
It needs to make good electrical contact for the torch to work, so I
guess that rules out putting a dab of wood glue on the thread?
Sounds like a gentle squish of the end cap will do the job...
degree course?
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aemeijers
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Blah wrote:
use the flashlight as a candle. (leastways, on the pre-LED versions) I
suppose there are some knockoffs that use it as part of the circuit, but
I have never seen any. Flickery light is almost always due to an
internal spring getting wimpy.
(Note- even on a full-size Mag, the side switch is repairable. A pain to
get it out, but repairable.)
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aem sends...
circuit. You can actually take the nose off and use it as a base, andDave M wrote:
"Blah" <blah@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:78teaiF1oatv6U1@mid.individual.net...
john royce wrote:
I have one of those small LED pocket torches (flashlight). To turn
it on
and off, I have to screw the end up towards the bulb end to
compress the
contacts against the battery.
The thread in the screw end is an extremely 'loose' fit and tends to
'unscrew or scew up' when it sits in the car glove compartment for
a while.
Is there a way to *stiffen* this 'loosness' in the thread, without
reducing
the electrical conductivity?
It needs to make good electrical contact for the torch to work, so
I guess
that rules out putting a dab of wood glue on the thread? Thanks
for any
advice.
run a rough file over the threads
Wrap a few turns of Teflon pipe thread tape around the male threads so
that the looseness is removed. You might have to rewrap frequently,
depending on how much use the flashlight gets.
Another suggestion is to cut a gasket out of a sheet of very thin
rubber or vinyl sheet, lube it with silicone grease and wrap the
gasket around the threads.
won't that insulate it? ...
If it IS a real MagLite, OP is mistaken about it being part of the
use the flashlight as a candle. (leastways, on the pre-LED versions) I
suppose there are some knockoffs that use it as part of the circuit, but
I have never seen any. Flickery light is almost always due to an
internal spring getting wimpy.
(Note- even on a full-size Mag, the side switch is repairable. A pain to
get it out, but repairable.)
--
aem sends...
M
mm
Guest
On Sat, 06 Jun 2009 02:37:14 GMT, aemeijers <aemeijers@att.net> wrote:
this stuff when I come in late and read the whole thread at once.)
FWIW, the OP didn't say it was a MagLite. (It helps to keep track ofBlah wrote:
Dave M wrote:
"Blah" <blah@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:78teaiF1oatv6U1@mid.individual.net...
john royce wrote:
I have one of those small LED pocket torches (flashlight). To turn
it on
and off, I have to screw the end up towards the bulb end to
compress the
contacts against the battery.
The thread in the screw end is an extremely 'loose' fit and tends to
'unscrew or scew up' when it sits in the car glove compartment for
a while.
Is there a way to *stiffen* this 'loosness' in the thread, without
reducing
the electrical conductivity?
It needs to make good electrical contact for the torch to work, so
I guess
that rules out putting a dab of wood glue on the thread? Thanks
for any
advice.
run a rough file over the threads
Wrap a few turns of Teflon pipe thread tape around the male threads so
that the looseness is removed. You might have to rewrap frequently,
depending on how much use the flashlight gets.
Another suggestion is to cut a gasket out of a sheet of very thin
rubber or vinyl sheet, lube it with silicone grease and wrap the
gasket around the threads.
won't that insulate it? ...
If it IS a real MagLite, OP is mistaken about it being part of the
circuit.
this stuff when I come in late and read the whole thread at once.)
You can actually take the nose off and use it as a base, and
use the flashlight as a candle. (leastways, on the pre-LED versions) I
suppose there are some knockoffs that use it as part of the circuit, but
I have never seen any. Flickery light is almost always due to an
internal spring getting wimpy.
(Note- even on a full-size Mag, the side switch is repairable. A pain to
get it out, but repairable.)
M
mm
Guest
On Fri, 5 Jun 2009 21:22:33 +0100, "john royce"
<bluestar@mail.invalid> wrote:
threads back, so that you can still use the good threads to start
screwing it on, and they will be enough to pull it on when it gets to
the bad thread.
If you don't do it enough, you can do it more later. (make sure it is
meant to screw on that far.)
If you do it too much, you should be able to clean up the bad thread a
bit by twisting a screwdriver in the groove.
<bluestar@mail.invalid> wrote:
Bend one of the threads a little bit. Not one at the open end. One 3I have one of those small LED pocket torches (flashlight). To turn it on
and off, I have to screw the end up towards the bulb end to compress the
contacts against the battery.
The thread in the screw end is an extremely 'loose' fit and tends to
'unscrew or scew up' when it sits in the car glove compartment for a
while.
Is there a way to *stiffen* this 'loosness' in the thread, without
reducing
the electrical conductivity?
threads back, so that you can still use the good threads to start
screwing it on, and they will be enough to pull it on when it gets to
the bad thread.
If you don't do it enough, you can do it more later. (make sure it is
meant to screw on that far.)
If you do it too much, you should be able to clean up the bad thread a
bit by twisting a screwdriver in the groove.
It needs to make good electrical contact for the torch to work, so I guess
that rules out putting a dab of wood glue on the thread? Thanks for
any
advice.
T
Tony Hwang
Guest
Blah wrote:
I'd try a piece of Al. ducp tape.john royce wrote:
I have one of those small LED pocket torches (flashlight). To turn
it on
and off, I have to screw the end up towards the bulb end to compress the
contacts against the battery.
The thread in the screw end is an extremely 'loose' fit and tends to
'unscrew or scew up' when it sits in the car glove compartment for a
while.
Is there a way to *stiffen* this 'loosness' in the thread, without
reducing
the electrical conductivity?
It needs to make good electrical contact for the torch to work, so I
guess
that rules out putting a dab of wood glue on the thread? Thanks
for any
advice.
run a rough file over the threads
Hi,
F
F Murtz
Guest
john royce wrote:
with.Get a new o'ring or one a trifle bigger.
Most of these torches have an o'ring on the bit you turn them onI have one of those small LED pocket torches (flashlight). To turn it on
and off, I have to screw the end up towards the bulb end to compress the
contacts against the battery.
The thread in the screw end is an extremely 'loose' fit and tends to
'unscrew or scew up' when it sits in the car glove compartment for a
while.
Is there a way to *stiffen* this 'loosness' in the thread, without
reducing
the electrical conductivity?
It needs to make good electrical contact for the torch to work, so I guess
that rules out putting a dab of wood glue on the thread? Thanks for
any
advice.
with.Get a new o'ring or one a trifle bigger.
A
Allodoxaphobia
Guest
On Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:04:28 -0400, salty@dog.com wrote:
Probably hi-jacked some other thread in one of the cross-posted ng's.On Fri, 5 Jun 2009 17:15:21 -0400, "Stormin Mormon"
cayoung61**spamblock##@hotmail.com> wrote:
All forwarded text?
He's got a screw loose. Didn't you read the post?
E
E Z Peaces
Guest
john royce wrote:
I have one of those small LED pocket torches (flashlight). To turn it on
and off, I have to screw the end up towards the bulb end to compress the
contacts against the battery.
The thread in the screw end is an extremely 'loose' fit and tends to
'unscrew or scew up' when it sits in the car glove compartment for a
while.
Is there a way to *stiffen* this 'loosness' in the thread, without
reducing
the electrical conductivity?
It needs to make good electrical contact for the torch to work, so I guess
that rules out putting a dab of wood glue on the thread? Thanks for
any
advice.
Screw the cap over a strip of paper along one side.
M
mm
Guest
On Sat, 06 Jun 2009 11:30:06 -0400, E Z Peaces <cash@invalid.invalid>
wrote:
wrote:
That sounds good too.john royce wrote:
I have one of those small LED pocket torches (flashlight). To turn it on
and off, I have to screw the end up towards the bulb end to compress the
contacts against the battery.
The thread in the screw end is an extremely 'loose' fit and tends to
'unscrew or scew up' when it sits in the car glove compartment for a
while.
Is there a way to *stiffen* this 'loosness' in the thread, without
reducing
the electrical conductivity?
It needs to make good electrical contact for the torch to work, so I guess
that rules out putting a dab of wood glue on the thread? Thanks for
any
advice.
Screw the cap over a strip of paper along one side.
B
Bob Larter
Guest
Blah wrote:
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Or insert a piece of dowel, then crush the threads a little with a hammer.john royce wrote:
I have one of those small LED pocket torches (flashlight). To turn
it on
and off, I have to screw the end up towards the bulb end to compress the
contacts against the battery.
The thread in the screw end is an extremely 'loose' fit and tends to
'unscrew or scew up' when it sits in the car glove compartment for a
while.
Is there a way to *stiffen* this 'loosness' in the thread, without
reducing
the electrical conductivity?
It needs to make good electrical contact for the torch to work, so I
guess
that rules out putting a dab of wood glue on the thread? Thanks
for any
advice.
run a rough file over the threads
--
W
. | ,. w , "Some people are alive only because
\|/ \|/ it is illegal to kill them." Perna condita delenda est
---^----^---------------------------------------------------------------