Climate control fix take 2 or FREE CLIMATE CONTROL... almost

[Bushbasher]

Ok, I thought I'd start a new thread about this as the last one is getting a bit long and involved.




This is the second version if this fix now using the Nalclips from the stationary shop instead of the bulldog clips, and it works a treat and is quick and easy if you have the time and energy to do it. If not, give me a shout and I'll happily swap your fading CC for a working one for nothing more than the cost of postage and any donation to the cause you see fit to give as I still need to buy clips and any replacement globes to make sure you get a fully working unit. I can't see how this method will ever cause the unit to fail again but you be the judge.

Ok, all you need for the fix is a Nalclip tool



with the tips ground down to the spreader tabs so the tool will fit over the board and put the clips as far onto the board as possable


Nalclips of coarse, and something to act as insulation to keep the metal clips from damaging the circuit tape. In this instance I used inner tube rubber but Chamos leather or any sturdy woven cloth will do. So, it's dead simple, once you have got your unit out and apart all you need to do is fold the excess loose circuit tape over the edge of the circuit board. Then take your insulator and place it over the tape and board then push the clips on.





That's it, job done!! Ok, it is a bit fiddly and you need to make sure you get the clips as close together as possible but basically you're done. The only other thing you need to do is chop out the black rear casing to accommodate the Nalclips when you reassemble the unit. I used side cutters to snip the plastic and a pair of pliers to snap it off.

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Obviously you should go test the unit first. Here's the one in the pics...



If it still doesn't work or you have dead elements then the tape has died from fatigue. If that's the case you'll need to cut it back as I described in the other thread.

That's it, dead easy and anyone should be able to do it.

If not, like I said, I'll happily exchange your fading unit for a good one so long as yours is a virgin unit and not one of those Ebay reconditioned units ..... and you haven't butchered it trying to fix it yourself.


Cheers
Bushbasher

PS. If anyone has any old faded units sitting in the shed gathering dust I'd love to take them off your hands to see if I can get them working or at least for spare parts, that way I can have a couple of spare units here if anyone needs one.