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How often do you swap out your microswitches?
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DeLuSioNal29:
+1 on all of the above.  I've never had a microswitch go bad on me (a brand new one).  I've only had bad ones to begin with if they were old.

Also, soldering is the way to go.  I've re-crimped my quad CP twice due to bad connections, bad crimping tools, etc.  I plan to rewire it this summer and I'm going to solder it this time.

DeLuSioNaL29
BobA:
Hundreds of microswitches installed.   Only 1 or 2 replaced in 4 or 5 years.
PL1:
Haven't had a microswitch go bad yet, but I like the option of being able to easily swap components.

There are two ways I recommend to get good QD connections without spending the big bucks on professional crimp tools.

1. Use pre-crimped wires -- they're better/stronger than anything you can produce without the pro tools.

2. Solder the wire to the QD (after threading it through the hole to the right of the insulating sleeve) and crimp the sleeve onto the insulation of the wire as shown in the attached pics -- works for solid core (red wire) or stranded. (white wire)

Threading the wire through the hole provides improved mechanical and electrical connection.   ;D


Scott
Malenko:
I think Ive replaced 1 maybe 2 buttons in 15 years of owning cabs. This does not include buttons replaced on cabs I fix up when I first get them.
TheOne:
Well, I'm a newbie (in regards to posts), but I'll add my 2 cents.  I don't solder because I like to change out my CP artwork and/or sticks from time to time and the crimps just make the process much easier.  I used to struggle with crimps in the beginning, but now I own the right crimping tools.  For me, that was the key.
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