OK, we all get new toys from time to time, and if you are like me, you want to tell somebody about it.
I thought a thread would be nice where we can post about what we got, are getting, or want, and how we feel about it, or any questions we may have before or after we get it.
So, Ok, Yes, I got something new today. So Nicfits, what did you get today? (Nicfits talking to self)
I got 4 510 kits from electronicstix. I haven't got to try them out yet as they are still charging. I did cheat though and took a couple of drags off a partially charged battery, and all I can say is, if this thing puts out like it did with only a partial charge, I can't wait till in the morning when I can truely fire these bad boys up.
I got the black ones with manual batteries. I was hoping my wife would not like the manual batteries so they would all be mine, but guess what she likes them. LOL.
Just to let everyone know, if you have or are thinking of getting a 510, look at the holes in the attys. 3 out my 8 were partially blocked. One had glue or caulk over one of the holes and on the threads, and the other two it looks like the insulator that seperates the center conductor from outer ground sticks down a little too far and was blocking the holes.
Both these problems were easily remedied though. I used a toothe pick to remove the white glue/caulk from the threads, and then used a tiny drill bit to push the insulator up and away from the holes. A small wire will probably also work, just make sure you don't probe too deep and damage or break a battery wire.
(Note: these are the new two hole attys, not the 4 hole ones with two glued.)
I remember reading on another thread that someone was getting a real hard draw on their Dura C. I'd bet a dime to a doughnut, this was the cause.
I thought a thread would be nice where we can post about what we got, are getting, or want, and how we feel about it, or any questions we may have before or after we get it.
So, Ok, Yes, I got something new today. So Nicfits, what did you get today? (Nicfits talking to self)
I got 4 510 kits from electronicstix. I haven't got to try them out yet as they are still charging. I did cheat though and took a couple of drags off a partially charged battery, and all I can say is, if this thing puts out like it did with only a partial charge, I can't wait till in the morning when I can truely fire these bad boys up.
I got the black ones with manual batteries. I was hoping my wife would not like the manual batteries so they would all be mine, but guess what she likes them.
LOL.Just to let everyone know, if you have or are thinking of getting a 510, look at the holes in the attys. 3 out my 8 were partially blocked. One had glue or caulk over one of the holes and on the threads, and the other two it looks like the insulator that seperates the center conductor from outer ground sticks down a little too far and was blocking the holes.
Both these problems were easily remedied though. I used a toothe pick to remove the white glue/caulk from the threads, and then used a tiny drill bit to push the insulator up and away from the holes. A small wire will probably also work, just make sure you don't probe too deep and damage or break a battery wire.
(Note: these are the new two hole attys, not the 4 hole ones with two glued.)
I remember reading on another thread that someone was getting a real hard draw on their Dura C. I'd bet a dime to a doughnut, this was the cause.
Last edited:
