pressure switch splicing, need help

[black_ump]

so i cannot find a straight pressure switch for my surfire g2 in the length i need unless i want to spend 35 bucks.

i though about buying a curly pressure switch and splicing it and cutting it to size and then soldering the wires back to geather and sealing it off with a rubber spray or plasticoat

would this work or should i just spend the stupid 35-40 bucks on the thing ?

 

[Rhys]

Re: pressure switch splicing, need help

spend the $35

 

[ukdave28]

Re: pressure switch splicing, need help

Spend the money.... You might end up spending more by the time you are done.

 

[AUJohn]

Re: pressure switch splicing, need help

What are you using it for?
If you EVER might use it for serious use then pay the money.
You can DIY electronics well if you have the skills but sealing and other issues come into play and DIY tools simply cannot do as good a job.

 

[Lindy]

Re: pressure switch splicing, need help

Your call on the money, but if you're going to splice it, seal it off with some heat-shrink tubing. Radio Shack stores carry a variety of sizes, as do other stores which stock electrical supplies. You don't need a heat gun to shrink it - a propane lighter will do fine.

 

[AXEMAN]

Re: pressure switch splicing, need help

i splice and solder then heat shrink every connection on my truck. i will use liquid electrical tape if needed and there are heat shrink tubes available with a "gel" inside that seals out all water. i twist the wires, solder, (put the heat shrink on before this step,lol) then shrink and use the liquid tape if im really worried.

but if your light fails at a time your life might also, spend the $35. your family as well as yourself will not regret the $$

 

[black_ump]

Re: pressure switch splicing, need help

i bought a surefire 660 with pressur switch and click on click off cap for 125 shiped on ebay new still sealed in the bag

 

[ms6852]

Re: pressure switch splicing, need help

Figure how much you make an hour, than how long it is going to take to splice it, plus materials. For me my time is more important than anything, spend it.

 

[black_ump]

Re: pressure switch splicing, need help

lol dont need the switch since i bought a surefire 660

 

[AUJohn]

Re: pressure switch splicing, need help

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: AXEMAN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i splice and solder then heat shrink every connection on my truck.
<span style="color: #FF0000">You know soldered joints are not best in many auto applications due to stress right? There are ways to minimise the issue if you know what you are doing

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i will use liquid electrical tape if needed and there are heat shrink tubes available with a "gel" inside that seals out all water. i twist the wires, solder, (put the heat shrink on before this step,lol) then shrink and use the liquid tape if im really worried.

but if your light fails at a time your life might also, spend the $35. your family as well as yourself will not regret the $$ </div></div>