Excall 1000 and stress crack

[Bigfoot]

I just purchased a used Excal 1000. I noticed some small stress cracks around a couple of the holes were the control unit mounts to the shaft. The person I bought it from did have it mounted on a straight shaft. Is this something that I should be worried about? Could this be from over tightening mounting bolts when mounted on a straight shaft.? Thanks

 

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[Farmercal]

If you are talking about the plastic ears (best way I think to describe what I am thinking), if it were be I would use some 5 minutes epoxy on the outside where the cracks are just add some strength to the part. It might not matter but I would rather be safe than sorry. If you bought it secondhand, you have no warranty and would be charged to have fixed at the factory. They might not ever break but do you want to take that chance?

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Welcome to TN.....

I would do as FarmerCal suggest if it was me and then not worry about it. It will not affect the performance of the unit, you cant really lose the control unit even if it fell off as it is attached to your coil and your headset.

If you sent it in to Minelab, they may repair it for free or charge you, their choice since no warranty, but even if it was free you will still pay for shipping both directions and in my opinion it wouldn't be worth the cost for just stress cracks. I bet the Epoxy would take care of it, heck it may work better.....

 

[Sandman]

I think Farmercal nailed it. You could also slip a rubber band around the unit to hold it against the shaft in case it does break free. You won't lose it but it could stop any stress on the cables. Cut a couple of plastic ears and epoxy them to the ears with the stress cracks. Even if the ears completely fall off, you can carry the controls in a bag from your neck.

Good Luck,
Sandman

 

[Bigfoot]

Thanks for the info. The cracks are very small and short. I think I will drill a very small hole at the end of the cracks if they get any bigger. This will stop it from cracking any further. I was just wondering if this was normal. Thanks again.