Re: [RE-wrenches] Repairing malfunctioning Mate buttons

2024-09-18 Thread Todd Cory via RE-wrenches
Sometimes a q-tip with alcohol will revive these as often dirt/ corrosion stops the contacts from working... but the disassembly to get to that area is the hard part. Todd On Wednesday, September 18, 2024 10:04am, "Nick Lucchese via RE-wrenches" said: Has anyone had any success or adv

Re: [RE-wrenches] Repairing malfunctioning Mate buttons

2024-09-18 Thread Sam Haraldson via RE-wrenches
A step further beyond Todd's alcohol suggestion is trying to put some Deoxit on the troublesome parts. - Sam ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org C

Re: [RE-wrenches] Repairing malfunctioning Mate buttons

2024-09-18 Thread Nick Lucchese via RE-wrenches
Great, thanks everyone. I'll source some Deoxit and make it happen! Kind of looking forward to taking one of these apart after pressing the buttons a couple thousand times over the last 2 decades. Nick On Wed, Sep 18, 2024 at 6:46 PM Ray Walters via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org

Re: [RE-wrenches] Switching to LiFePO4

2024-09-18 Thread jay via RE-wrenches
There is a large misunderstanding about lithium battery LVD voltages vs type. Simpliphi for example has a very high LVD at between 24-25v depending on DOD you want. And thats true, the VFX/FX you can’t set the LBCO that high so you have to get creative. Vs most of the better prismatic cells

[RE-wrenches] Repairing malfunctioning Mate buttons

2024-09-18 Thread Nick Lucchese via RE-wrenches
Has anyone had any success or advice on how to replace the dying buttons on old classic Mates? I still have many systems out there that have the issue and replacing with a $500+ Mate3-s isn't a good option even if I could easily find them or want to give the new owners of Outback my money. I was ab

[RE-wrenches] New Midnite string level rapid shutdown receiver

2024-09-18 Thread Nick Lucchese via RE-wrenches
Has anyone been able to acquire and use Midnite's new solution with their AIO inverter by chance? MNSSR-600S-SS. I didn't realize it existed until reading the inverter manual. Appears to be a very worthwhile solution to the typical headaches involved with littering a roof with dozens of TS4's. Wire

Re: [RE-wrenches] Switching to LiFePO4

2024-09-18 Thread Nick Lucchese via RE-wrenches
Just installed my first Rubix Stack'd 24v batteries yesterday. Max recommended discharge to 20% is 25.5 vdc but the inverter LBCO is conveniently 24.0 so not really necessary to add the aux cutoff trick on legacy Outback systems. Will see how they do over time but in general Zonna has been a very r

Re: [RE-wrenches] Repairing malfunctioning Mate buttons

2024-09-18 Thread Glenn Burt via RE-wrenches
Common problem with remote controls for TVs for instance. You probably can Google this and find YouTube vids for repair.Depends on which part has worn out, the pads on the circuit board or the conductive paint on the bittom of the buttons. Each has a few good options for refurbishment.-GlennSent

Re: [RE-wrenches] Switching to LiFePO4

2024-09-18 Thread Mac Lewis via RE-wrenches
Hi David, This upgrade comes up a lot. You are at a point where you have to decide; do I match my old equipment with a new 24V Lithium battery bank (thus limiting my battery bank options), or do I upgrade my equipment to 48V which opens up the brands available? I have had good success matching o

Re: [RE-wrenches] Repairing malfunctioning Mate buttons

2024-09-18 Thread Ray Walters via RE-wrenches
I second the Deoxit,  I've seen it work miracles on old electronics, potieometers, etc.  They make different formulas, more agressive cleaning, vs lubing vs protection., On 9/18/2024 11:58 AM, Sam Haraldson via RE-wrenches wrote: A step further beyond Todd's alcohol suggestion is trying to put