Molex connectors - again.

Ivon · 29th October 2006, 19:08

I have been helping a friend set up a inspo he has just bought and one of the connectors has broken on the loom, inside the molex block.

I think he would feel better knowing AP had done it but will he have to fork out for a full service?

He has put new cells in the unit but they are getting on and may be older than the 18 months but have just come out of the bags, if he removes them will AP fit new ones anyway?

Will it be as easy to order the connectors and fit them ourselves, bearing in mind the handsets may be cracked and full of water

Mdemon · 29th October 2006, 19:52

Do a quick search on here for crimping tools and I posted a link to a place you can get them from for a tenner. APD will sell you the connectors if you have the tool to do the job.

HTH!

Dave & Sandy · 30th October 2006, 00:07

Molex aren't difficult to change yourself, just need a little patience.

I reckon you want to remove the black plastic case (simple to do) and have a look to see if there is any water inside both handsets.

If water is inside then you may as well send the head into AP to fix the molex as well (maybe consider an upgrade from molex).

I reckon if the cells are past 18 months AP will change them. They go by date code printed on each cells.

Ivon · 30th October 2006, 11:06

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave & Sandy)

Molex aren't difficult to change yourself, just need a little patience.

I reckon you want to remove the black plastic case (simple to do) and have a look to see if there is any water inside both handsets.

If water is inside then you may as well send the head into AP to fix the molex as well (maybe consider an upgrade from molex).

I reckon if the cells are past 18 months AP will change them. They go by date code printed on each cells.

Thanks there is no water, I checked that first before buying it

I'll give AP a ring today and order some, mine are upgraded so this is the first time I have worked with Molex connectors.

Thanks

29th October 2006, 19:08	#1 (permalink)
Ivon Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hull, East Yorkshire, England Posts: 318	Molex connectors - again. I have been helping a friend set up a inspo he has just bought and one of the connectors has broken on the loom, inside the molex block. I think he would feel better knowing AP had done it but will he have to fork out for a full service? He has put new cells in the unit but they are getting on and may be older than the 18 months but have just come out of the bags, if he removes them will AP fit new ones anyway? Will it be as easy to order the connectors and fit them ourselves, bearing in mind the handsets may be cracked and full of water
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Mdemon SiegeEngine II Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SWUK Posts: 1,940	Re: Molex connectors - again. Do a quick search on here for crimping tools and I posted a link to a place you can get them from for a tenner. APD will sell you the connectors if you have the tool to do the job. HTH! __________________ www.southwestmafia.com "small minds talk about people, Average Minds Talk About Events, GREAT MINDS TALK ABOUT IDEAS!" The WRONG Attitude will get you killed. "Once the agenda-monkeys and perfect-worlders have moved on, perhaps we can do some diving?"
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Dave & Sandy RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 104	Re: Molex connectors - again. Molex aren't difficult to change yourself, just need a little patience. I reckon you want to remove the black plastic case (simple to do) and have a look to see if there is any water inside both handsets. If water is inside then you may as well send the head into AP to fix the molex as well (maybe consider an upgrade from molex). I reckon if the cells are past 18 months AP will change them. They go by date code printed on each cells. __________________ Cheers, Dave & Sandy Atvar shows Dave & Sandy testing their new habitat 101 and home build RBMK69's
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Ivon Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hull, East Yorkshire, England Posts: 318	Re: Molex connectors - again. Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave & Sandy) Molex aren't difficult to change yourself, just need a little patience. I reckon you want to remove the black plastic case (simple to do) and have a look to see if there is any water inside both handsets. If water is inside then you may as well send the head into AP to fix the molex as well (maybe consider an upgrade from molex). I reckon if the cells are past 18 months AP will change them. They go by date code printed on each cells. Thanks there is no water, I checked that first before buying it I'll give AP a ring today and order some, mine are upgraded so this is the first time I have worked with Molex connectors. Thanks
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