rzill[TK] Posted July 17, 2018 Report Posted July 17, 2018 A while ago, I ordered thermal detonator clips from a very reputable member. I do not want to mention a name, because I am not sure this is an issue yet. However, I did not notice until now, after I drilled and screwed in the clips for my thermal detonator, that they are quite asymmetrical. I lined them up correctly - this is not the issue - the issue is that I believe these clips are faulty. Plus, the holes for one of the screws is directly underneath the clamp, and I would not be able to get the screw in without bending the clamp. Please tell me I am wrong, or if this is an issue with the clip maker, and I deserve replacements. I am already a bit peeved, since there is a chance I'll have to do a whole new TD because of this. Images are on here to show the issue. Thanks! Quote
TheSwede[TK] Posted July 17, 2018 Report Posted July 17, 2018 Hey Shouldn’t be an issue, line up the ends of the clips to the control panel and the check fit on belt, as long as it sits level your good, you might have to bend the clips a little to achive this Quote
rzill[TK] Posted July 17, 2018 Author Report Posted July 17, 2018 (edited) 39 minutes ago, TheSwede said: Hey Shouldn’t be an issue, line up the ends of the clips to the control panel and the check fit on belt, as long as it sits level your good, you might have to bend the clips a little to achive this No, that's the problem - I've already drilled the holes, and when I screwed them in, it was way off. Plus, it is physically impossible to get the second screw into one of the clips where the hole is placed. The only thing I can do is take off the panel, maybe tweak it so the clips lay level. I took some better photos - I've circled and lined the difference in the level of the clips. My panel may not be perfectly straight, but it's not off by THAT much. I could maybe take off the panel and level it to make the clips hang at the same level. However, I know I am not crazy when this shows how the second hole for the screws makes it impossible to screw in that second screw. https://imgur.com/a/fLfozpz Edited July 17, 2018 by rzill Quote
TheSwede[TK] Posted July 17, 2018 Report Posted July 17, 2018 (edited) So the aluminium or not the same lenght? Did they come pre-made with holes? How about flatten the strips out and see if they match lenght-wise Edited July 17, 2018 by TheSwede Quote
rzill[TK] Posted July 17, 2018 Author Report Posted July 17, 2018 The metal is too strong to make any adjustments. And yes, the holes were already drilled when I got them. It will be just yet another friggin thing I have to do twice, but I think I can level it out well enough if I take off the panel, and level off that one edge. As for the second screw, I'll try to use pliers to screw the one in from the side. That part is a screw up by the maker I ordered from. Quote
Harbinger[IPM] Posted July 18, 2018 Report Posted July 18, 2018 (edited) I would contact the seller if you are having difficulties. Edited July 18, 2018 by Harbinger Quote
TheSwede[TK] Posted July 18, 2018 Report Posted July 18, 2018 10 hours ago, rzill said: The metal is too strong to make any adjustments. I see....not much choice other than contact seller like Brien said. Hope it works out! Quote
ABS80 Posted July 18, 2018 Report Posted July 18, 2018 Looks like a flaw during bending, he bent the clip at wrong level making one longer which is covering the hole, I would contact seller for replacement. take photo of clips side by side they are totaly off. Mark (AP) Quote
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