HELP please?

botle maker · 2nd May 2008, 04:08

Can any body help please I have just tried to turn on the hand sets on my Inspiration Classic and the left hand set is dead, I have tried swapping batteries over but that made know difference. Is there anything else I can do or does it need to go back to AP.

Graham

**Fun Under Pressure** · 2nd May 2008, 08:58

I think it can be the micro switch. Not sure if you can fixed it by your self.

jkaterenchuk · 2nd May 2008, 12:28

There are little small round magnets on the bottomside of the three white sliding buttons on the front of each controller. They have a tendancy to corrode over time. If your comfortable they can be taken apart and replaced. Once they are apart you can test with a magnet to see if you can turn the handset on. I have not tried it but you might be able to test with a external magnet without taking the buttons apart.

Hope that helps.

John

botle maker · 2nd May 2008, 13:14

Thanks for the advice I have tried swapping the magnets about and this did not help, so its a trip in the post for it.

Graham

divelermentov · 7th May 2008, 03:48

Quote: (Originally Posted by botle maker)

Thanks for the advice I have tried swapping the magnets about and this did not help, so its a trip in the post for it.

Graham

could be the micro switch, i had this problem twice.

It looks like the metal strip wchich closes the micro switch can after a while bedn a bit, and consequntly wont close the switch anymore.

What did help me in the past is:
a) take the cover off
b) switch the micro switch on/off a couple of times
c) put the cover back on
d) micro switch on and hold it firmly on
e) now switch the unit on

but ultimately you will have to get your head to AP

as far as I know a new micro switch is part of the full service - so it seems that this is a known problem to AP

cheers
christian

kiwi_diver · 7th May 2008, 04:01

Concur with the micro-switch diagnosis. They're readily available, I just replaced a pair on a mates classic with compatible switches from Dick Smith Electronics. Thats a kind of poor mans RS Components down under. But since you're UK based, may as well give it back to AP.

divelermentov · 7th May 2008, 04:23

Ray -
how did you reseal the handset ?
cheers
christian

osiris · 20th May 2008, 09:04

Quote: (Originally Posted by divelermentov)

Ray -
how did you reseal the handset ?
cheers
christian

Lots and lots of aquaseal. It has held well according to 'im wot uses it.

2nd May 2008, 04:08	#1 (permalink)
botle maker New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bletchley bucks uk Posts: 22	HELP please? Can any body help please I have just tried to turn on the hand sets on my Inspiration Classic and the left hand set is dead, I have tried swapping batteries over but that made know difference. Is there anything else I can do or does it need to go back to AP. Graham
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Fun Under Pressure Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 579	Re: HELP please? I think it can be the micro switch. Not sure if you can fixed it by your self. __________________ Cheers Markku Meg # 773
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2nd May 2008, 12:28	#3 (permalink)
jkaterenchuk . Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lititz, PA Posts: 559	Re: HELP please? There are little small round magnets on the bottomside of the three white sliding buttons on the front of each controller. They have a tendancy to corrode over time. If your comfortable they can be taken apart and replaced. Once they are apart you can test with a magnet to see if you can turn the handset on. I have not tried it but you might be able to test with a external magnet without taking the buttons apart. Hope that helps. John
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botle maker New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bletchley bucks uk Posts: 22	Re: HELP please? Thanks for the advice I have tried swapping the magnets about and this did not help, so its a trip in the post for it. Graham
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divelermentov Nutty dentist - uwdriller Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: May 2006 Location: Auckland Posts: 586	Re: HELP please? Quote: (Originally Posted by botle maker) Thanks for the advice I have tried swapping the magnets about and this did not help, so its a trip in the post for it. Graham could be the micro switch, i had this problem twice. It looks like the metal strip wchich closes the micro switch can after a while bedn a bit, and consequntly wont close the switch anymore. What did help me in the past is: a) take the cover off b) switch the micro switch on/off a couple of times c) put the cover back on d) micro switch on and hold it firmly on e) now switch the unit on but ultimately you will have to get your head to AP as far as I know a new micro switch is part of the full service - so it seems that this is a known problem to AP cheers christian __________________ May The Sorb Be With You
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7th May 2008, 04:01	#6 (permalink)
kiwi_diver Alias - Ray Mansell Current Rebreather/s: Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Other SCR Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 155	Re: HELP please? Concur with the micro-switch diagnosis. They're readily available, I just replaced a pair on a mates classic with compatible switches from Dick Smith Electronics. Thats a kind of poor mans RS Components down under. But since you're UK based, may as well give it back to AP. __________________ Ray. == Latitude 36 South, where the deeper you dive, the warmer it gets! ==
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divelermentov Nutty dentist - uwdriller Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: May 2006 Location: Auckland Posts: 586	Re: HELP please? Ray - how did you reseal the handset ? cheers christian __________________ May The Sorb Be With You
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osiris Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Auckland Posts: 213	Re: HELP please? Quote: (Originally Posted by divelermentov) Ray - how did you reseal the handset ? cheers christian Lots and lots of aquaseal. It has held well according to 'im wot uses it.
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