Comments on: Reader Ingenuity: Lamp Holder Repair / Upgrade

By: steve

steve — Mon, 16 May 2011 13:16:06 +0000

On the current model 7700 the battery has two welded tabs for mounting and circuit connection. Both tabs are just held in place with screws. So, to replace the battery, remove the two screws and move the wire gently out of the way. Swap batteries and reinstall the screws and you should be all set.

By: John Marthens

John Marthens — Sun, 15 May 2011 04:49:35 +0000

The battery for the Model 7700 is obviously dead because plugging the Iso Tip into the Quick Charge unit does cause the light in the 7700 to light when the Use/Lock button is pressed. However, I am wondering how the internal NiCad battery can be replaced. After a second look (the first look seemed to be a soldered connection) I am asking what is the size of the hexagonal shaped bolt that is the positive terminal connector? And, (because the negative terminal is hidden very well by the orange wire support) how is it possible to re-connect the negative terminal?

I suppose all of the above would be obvious if I removed the battery but that doesn’t seem to be a simple thing to do until I better understand the mechanical issues.

Thanks for your help.

John Marthens/NU6A

By: nick d

nick d — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 18:33:10 +0000

In the final analysis, it is the Mr. Fix-its, like some of us, that hold the world together. Just for kicks, the next time you watch Star-Trek, turn your attention to the Mr. Fix-it among the characters. You may see things in a different light. We are a very special and gifted group.

By: steve

steve — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 21:41:52 +0000

Yep – this is the thermostat that insures the battery doesn’t overcharge. We only sell these by phone as it is a little more difficult to replace then some of the other parts.

By: Gene Palic

Gene Palic — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:34:51 +0000

Do you have the black switch part that the rechargeable fit into at the top?

By: kc8adu

kc8adu — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:30:45 +0000

as for the switch issue mentioned earlier i polish the contacts with emery cloth then run a strip of paper between them a few times.i then soak another strip in deoxit dp5 and repeat.seems that corrosive leaks from old nicads are the biggest issue.went to some 4500mah nimh rc race cells in mine.longer run time.
some of the units i have date bck to the late 60′s-early 70′s.
and they get used every day.

By: sara

sara — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:04:04 +0000

Hi Greg!

Yes, there is a way to send in a unit for repair. Here’s how – http://www.iso-tip.com/rma/

Tools out of warranty will be repaired at our standard repair charge of $24.95 (plus shipping costs) or replaced at list price (plus shipping costs).

Have more questions? Feel free to check out our customer service page or email info@iso-tip.com.

By: Greg Zimmerman

Greg Zimmerman — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 01:21:09 +0000

Is there a way to send in a unit for repair so that it would be a lot cheaper than buying a new one.

By: IsoTip

IsoTip — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:30:39 +0000

Hi Fayette!

Thank YOU for the compliment! It absolutely made my morning. That said, Steve (the owner of Iso-Tip) firmly believes that if you have the ability to repair the tools yourself, then the very least we can do is sell you the necessary parts. This philosophy might have something to do with his background in engineering and appreciation of open platform creativity, but that's just my own theory.

Happy soldering!
Sara

By: Fayette Thornal

Fayette Thornal — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:10:22 +0000

I really like the aspect of making repairs to my electronic units myself and by you making parts available it makes it so much easier. More and more companies are so proprietary, it’s almost impossible to get parts to do the repairs. Thanks for making ISO-Tip a better tool company.