EdGun EDMU Gauge

[Airgun Advisor]

Well I’ve gone and done it now. Had to change the battery and one of the wires broke at the solder point. Anyone know if this can be repaired and by whom? 


I certainly don’t think my hands are that steady.

 

[intenseaty22]

You can do it. Get a magnifying glass, self standing one. Use gator clamps to hold the wires. As long as you know what wire to weld, should be no problem. Something like this: 


https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-01902-Adjustable-Magnifying-Alligator/dp/B000P42O3C

 

[Cranky1]

Or put a wika gauge on it and be done with batteries. I’m thinking of changing mine over

 

[CampFussell]

Plus 1 on the Wika

 

[zx10wall]

I changed the battery in mine and is quit. It seems that these gauges are way too fragile. Cool features but I hate them I installed a Wika. Ken at SPAW has them in stock. The non tactical is without the black cover.


https://spaweapons.com/collections/wika-gauges/products/wika-28mm-315-bar-g1-8-bsp?variant=30324984807521

 

[cmatera]

Brian at Edguns West had them for $38 last time I checked about a month ago.

 

[STO]

I can solder something like that easily and am only too happy to help if you want to ship it to me. Shoot me a PM.

 

[blkbagger]

I fix small soldering jobs like this all the time, EDGun EDMU, Pulsar boards, here's some photos, may help if you want to try it yourself... I'd be happy to fix it for you...

Ken

 

[edosan]

The new version of the EDMU has fixed the difficulty on changing the battery, I have the old and the new and the new is much better on that. 

 

[Babaganoush]

I would try bringing it to a local TV repair or some place similiar to solder. Toss him a few bucks for the two minutes of work. 

 

[T3PRanch]

Simple fix but then I have been soldering for 48 years. In today's world it is a recommended skill and not difficult to learn nor is the right equipment terribly expensive.

 

[Airgun Advisor]

I might just give it a go. What is the best method to trim the wire without citing the metal inside?



Thank you to all those who responded. Got to love AGN and all the amazing members!

 

[intenseaty22]

I might just give it a go. What is the best method to trim the wire without citing the metal inside?



Thank you to all those who responded. Got to love AGN and all the amazing members!

Burn it lightly with a lighter 

 

[Pneumatic-Addict]

I might just give it a go. What is the best method to trim the wire without citing the metal inside?

Thank you to all those who responded. Got to love AGN and all the amazing members!

Use a wire stripper like the one shown in Ken's photo (red grips on left). You can probably find something similar at your neighborhood hardware store. What you won't likely find at your neighborhood hardware is good soldering iron and 60/40 solder as shown in his photo. Not enough heat, improper cleaning, etc., and your solder won't wet properly. Too much heat and you'll damage the board. I recommend taking Ken or STO up on their offer to fix it.

 

[ctshooter]

Some good advice so far. Google Soldering 101 and you'll get some good instructionals. 

Don't get a Walmart soldering iron if are picking one up. Spend $30-40 and get a decent 30-40 Watt Weller. A good soldering will make any job easier.

For snipping those wires, depending on the insulation, you might be able to just use your fingernail. I find a nail clipper is another decent option - just clip shallow so you only cut the insulation.

Using a cigarette lighter for these tasks may work, but it's very dirty butane gas and leaves soot marks.

 

[blkbagger]

My best suggestion if you attempt this yourself, (besides good tools) is replace the wire, it's junk...

If you'd like me to do it, N/C, send it my way, I'll replace the wire and repair it... Shoot me a PM for my addy...

Ken