SniperCJ 0 #1 June 25, 2004 Has anybody had their tongue switch (Conceptus) affected by high humidity? Last weekend I came down from 2 jumps with all my stills fired. Checked the switch and as soon as I pluged it in, it started firing shots. Tried a couple of different things and same result. Went to a backup switch and worked ok. When I got home I was packaging it up to send to Ed and plugged it in one last time to show my gf and it worked fine. Also, does anyone have a better e-mail for Ed at Conceptus. I mailed him Sunday and havnt heard from him. I'll probably just pack it up and include a note, cuz I cant trust the switch at this point. JC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mathias 0 #2 June 25, 2004 [email protected] www.conceptusinc.com Try these?!Ingen minns en fegis! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koz2000 1 #3 June 25, 2004 It is probably one of the newer "un-sealed" switches. I had the same problems with a new one, but fortunately I found an older sealed version and have had no problems. D______________________________________________ - Does this small canopy make my balls look big? - J. Hayes - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloud_monkey 0 #4 June 25, 2004 Yeah, my first one lasted for almost two years - then I went through 3 of the damned things in about two weeks. I finally found someone who bought one a couple years earlier as a back up so I bought it from him. That one has lasted over a year and a half. It's a freakin' crap shoot. Some are good - some, not so good. It doesn't take much to make that little plunger on the micro-switch stick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flypunk 0 #5 June 25, 2004 Mine has worked wonders, and trust me its humid down here I've seen that happen to a couple of people 'round, however theirs didn't stop firing ever and had to be chunked. ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ffejdraga 0 #6 June 25, 2004 It is funny, I have always made my own switches, and I am always diappointed when they quit working on me. This year, I decided to try the conceptus tongue switch. It worked for less than a month (weekends only) and I am extremely pissed off at that company. I spent $40 for nothing, or to have the same problem on my homemade Radio Shack switches that cost me about $3.00 to make. It sucks, you would figure a company that touts itself at being good at something would be able to deliver a superior product than one I can make. I can't even solder that well... So my solution, I just found a friend of mine is a n electronics guy, and basically solders all day long. I gave him all the raw materials, and he will make me a bunch of switches that are soldered so much better than the ones i made. that should help them last a little longer. btw, if interested, it is a sub-mini lever switch from radio hack, some 2 conductor wire, some solder and hot glue--to coat the connections of the sub mini switch.... screw conceptus jeff D-16906 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #7 June 26, 2004 On the other hand . . . I've been -very- pleased with the Conceptus products. I used to use the bite switches but after a few hundred jumps I'd eventually bite through it, so, I changed over to the tongue switch and haven't really had any problems expect for when doing oxygen loads. On those, the extra altitude and pressure changes are enough to cause the switch to get stuck in the on position momentarily during freefall. Suck on the switch to unstick it and usually comes works again in a second or two.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewmonst 0 #8 June 26, 2004 Ditto... I also got a one of the tongue switches from the bad batch... But I emailed Ed at Conceptus and he sent a replacement immidiately. Don't screw him until you've given him a chance... peace lewhttp://www.exitshot.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #9 June 26, 2004 QuoteOn those, the extra altitude and pressure changes are enough to cause the switch to get stuck in the on position momentarily during freefall. Suck on the switch to unstick it and usually comes works again in a second or two. Interesting. I've had 2 Conceptus tongue switches and never had a problem with either one of them. However, just last weekend....first jump (the one I showed you tonight) the switch stuck after opening. I could hear the pictures being clicked off and nothing I did would stop it. Disappointingly, I heard the roll finish and it rewind...while still under canopy. I never thought of sucking on the switch. IF it ever happens again I'll try that approach. Still don't know why the switch malfunctioned. I used it on the next two jumps (tandems again) and it functioned just fine. Hmmmmm...... ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ffejdraga 0 #10 June 28, 2004 I guess I should. But I feel screwed already, having spent $40 for worthless plastic. It makes me mad. The other problem for me is that I had my soldering friend check the continuity of it, and found that is doesnt work. but to check this, he had to rip off the red button. It is gonna be pretty hard to explain to Ed...yeah hey, this doesnt work, yeah i know the3 red button is gone, can you send me another one... it sucks all around. jeff D-16906 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmfreefly 0 #11 June 28, 2004 Get in touch with Conceptus. I had one of the earlier bite switches (the straight ones) die on me, and I bought another. I thought it was having problems last week, so I sent an email to conceptus, and here is what he sent back. Quote We will replace just about any switch for any reason. If you'll send them back I'll gladly send you new ones. He offered to replace even the old one with a new one. I'd say Ed seemed willing to make me, a customer, happy. I'd be willing to bet if you gave him the story, he would send you a new one. j Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
volkerschuh 0 #12 June 29, 2004 Take a look at my pictures in this post. It's so cheap and will work fine forever. I took some hot glue to make it fit my teeth. Greetings from Germany, Volk Air Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linestretch 0 #13 July 1, 2004 got the same thing goin here, and works awesome. but I did cut the finger off of a latex glove, and wrapped in over the switch to keep the slobber from screwing up the switch.my pics & stuff! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alo1 0 #14 July 1, 2004 ***got the same thing goin here, and works awesome. but I did cut the finger off of a latex glove, and wrapped in over the switch to keep the slobber from screwing up the switch. Quote Ditto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ltdiver 3 #15 July 3, 2004 Quotegot the same thing goin here, and works awesome. but I did cut the finger off of a latex glove, and wrapped in over the switch to keep the slobber from screwing up the switch. Just a thought. Make sure those are latex free gloves. There are more and more people becoming allergic to latex....nasty stuff. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
ltdiver 3 #15 July 3, 2004 Quotegot the same thing goin here, and works awesome. but I did cut the finger off of a latex glove, and wrapped in over the switch to keep the slobber from screwing up the switch. Just a thought. Make sure those are latex free gloves. There are more and more people becoming allergic to latex....nasty stuff. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
