How to seal remotes
ShortStik 05-05-2013
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my putz remote (2012) was on the fritz and was not a receiver issue.  i won't open the newer boxs cause there not much i can do in there / don't need the boss saying i opened and broke it.  turns out the unit wasn't sealed somewhere and the board inside got crystalized ($4K im told) from whatever i had on hand to tooth brush and mist spray the remote.

there's no way the remote is not going to take concrete splatter.  scrape cleaning when it dries dosnt cut it and is driving me crazy.  

What do pump operators use to clean remote?

Are there leak spots on the Omnix/Putz/HBC/Vector remotes?(and other brands, these are the only ive seen) 


Mister_Perkins 05-05-2013
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The Omnex and Vector remotes are sealed pretty good. The remotes on the TB-105 and TB-130 scare me though. I try not to wash them. Mainly because the battery just clips in the bottom of the remote. I've had the TB-105 remote stop working one time when someone was pressure washing at the shop, saw the remote with some concrete splatter on it, and decided to take it upon themselves to pressure wash the remote. I had to pull the remote apart and dry out the circuit boards. Luckily that fixed the issue, but from then on I made sure the remote was not washed. On the Omnex and Vector remotes I do not wash them either. I use Chain and Cable lube from NAPA and spray it on the remote. It's Rubber safe, so theres no risk of the rubber getting damaged. At the end of the job, I wipe all the concrete off (wipes right off) and I spray some of the lube onto a rag, and wipe the remote down so its covered for next job. Works really good for me


Travelteck 05-06-2013
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You are right, water in the remote can be a costly problem, keeping it clean and in good repair is very important to the overall health and longevity of your remote.

I didn’t like to spray things like oil and cleaners on the remote but lived by the moto clean today …….scrape tomorrow. A toothbrush and soft rag today works wonders.

A petroleum product on the remote can weaken and break down the seals and boots.

2 things I have seen over the years is Pledge spray furniture polish It helps as a release agent, also I have heard the remote dept talk about using Pam spray cooking oil. I am sure there are other things that others have used as well.

 

As far as places to look for leakage all the switch boots are goods suspects as they age but another is the Bellows “boot” around the joystick, lift up carefully at the bottom fold you will see sand in the fold where the boot meet’s the remote box, lift up and blow or tooth brush out the sand and grit. This contamination will work on the rubber and grind a small hole that will let water do its thing to the internal components.   Surprised

All the rubber switch seals and joystick boots are replaceable It is not hard to do, but there are some tips and tricks to change them and keep the inside looking good and dry.

You can always call the PMA Customer Support or Radio Repair Dept to get assistance with replacing these parts.

1 800 890 0269

TT

 


bisley57 05-07-2013
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i SPRAY PAINTED MINE WITH BROWN PRIMER THEN PAINTED IT WITH 3 OR 4 COATS OF GLOSS ORANGE PAINT,NEVER HAD A PROBLEM