problem with buttons..

**offpro** · 26th April 2008, 21:35

Hi,

the past few dives I have had a problem with my primary hanset.. The menu button had a bad response and I had to push the button 10-20 times to enter the menu, so changing the setpoint was a pain in the ass... The setpoint was finally set to 0,7 and dived manually on high setpoint

Last night i cleaned and switched place on the menu and confirm butten and now everything is working perfect!

Is this a common problem with the handset on the Meg?

mats

tecdivertraining · 27th April 2008, 01:19

Quote: (Originally Posted by offpro)

Hi,

the past few dives I have had a problem with my primary hanset.. The menu button had a bad response and I had to push the button 10-20 times to enter the menu, so changing the setpoint was a pain in the ass... The setpoint was finally set to 0,7 and dived manually on high setpoint

Last night i cleaned and switched place on the menu and confirm butten and now everything is working perfect!

Is this a common problem with the handset on the Meg?

mats

Yes its quite common, as most do not get in and clean the button well when rinsing the handsets and the magnets rust, what you have done is a quick fix but maybe get a couple of spares from ISC as it might give you some jip later on the switched button.

Outlaw · 27th April 2008, 06:35

i've seen this happen and i suggest you try to "turn" the button half way around and then it would work. its a matter of the magnet not "connecting" well.

try to turn the button half way and try again untill you get it done.

let me know if this works.

Thanks

Spyros

**Padipro** · 28th April 2008, 22:16

I have always soked the handsets in a bucket of fresh water over night after a dive and I have never had a problem with the buttons. As others have said the magnets rust in salt water and do not make good contact with the internal reed switch.

Outlaw · 29th April 2008, 08:37

Quote: (Originally Posted by Padipro)

I have always soked the handsets in a bucket of fresh water over night after a dive and I have never had a problem with the buttons. As others have said the magnets rust in salt water and do not make good contact with the internal reed switch.

yes, same here. i dont leave it over night, but put it in water for a while...

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offpro Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: tromsø, norway Posts: 62	problem with buttons.. Hi, the past few dives I have had a problem with my primary hanset.. The menu button had a bad response and I had to push the button 10-20 times to enter the menu, so changing the setpoint was a pain in the ass... The setpoint was finally set to 0,7 and dived manually on high setpoint Last night i cleaned and switched place on the menu and confirm butten and now everything is working perfect! Is this a common problem with the handset on the Meg? mats
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27th April 2008, 01:19	#2 (permalink)
tecdivertraining RebreatherWorld Sponsor Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Dolphin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Phuket, Thailand Posts: 337	Re: problem with buttons.. Quote: (Originally Posted by offpro) Hi, the past few dives I have had a problem with my primary hanset.. The menu button had a bad response and I had to push the button 10-20 times to enter the menu, so changing the setpoint was a pain in the ass... The setpoint was finally set to 0,7 and dived manually on high setpoint Last night i cleaned and switched place on the menu and confirm butten and now everything is working perfect! Is this a common problem with the handset on the Meg? mats Yes its quite common, as most do not get in and clean the button well when rinsing the handsets and the magnets rust, what you have done is a quick fix but maybe get a couple of spares from ISC as it might give you some jip later on the switched button. __________________ Mathew Partridge Technical Director Pro-Tech Dive College www.protechdivers.com www.tech-ccr.com
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Outlaw In search of Law breaking Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cyprus, Nicosia Posts: 608	Re: problem with buttons.. i've seen this happen and i suggest you try to "turn" the button half way around and then it would work. its a matter of the magnet not "connecting" well. try to turn the button half way and try again untill you get it done. let me know if this works. Thanks Spyros __________________ CMAS - IANTD - TDI Kamikazi Instrustor Trainer DIRRebreather Team Member ---------------------------- "Once an Outlaw, always an Outlaw"
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Padipro Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 192	Re: problem with buttons.. I have always soked the handsets in a bucket of fresh water over night after a dive and I have never had a problem with the buttons. As others have said the magnets rust in salt water and do not make good contact with the internal reed switch. __________________ Scott IANTD Megalodon IANTD Trimix TDI Adv Nitrox and Deco PADI MSDT It could be that the sole purpose of your life is only to serve as a warning to others. Before you attempt to beat the odds, be sure you could survive the odds beating you.
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Outlaw In search of Law breaking Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cyprus, Nicosia Posts: 608	Re: problem with buttons.. Quote: (Originally Posted by Padipro) I have always soked the handsets in a bucket of fresh water over night after a dive and I have never had a problem with the buttons. As others have said the magnets rust in salt water and do not make good contact with the internal reed switch. yes, same here. i dont leave it over night, but put it in water for a while... __________________ CMAS - IANTD - TDI Kamikazi Instrustor Trainer DIRRebreather Team Member ---------------------------- "Once an Outlaw, always an Outlaw"
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