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Old 07-29-2003 | 01:59 AM
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Guys, does anyone know where you can buy rubber covers for over your switch. I have some from some old Airtronics with a metal plate that holds it tight against the switch but I need more of them. I am using JR now and these are totally waterproof. I hope somebody still makes something that will work. Thanks in advance.
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sometimes we make spoon shields. if ya wanna try it, you just cut the end off of the round part of the spoon and ca it over the switch. jeff
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First, apply silicone sealant around the edges of the switch / charge jack. Second, apply Vaseline to the switch itself and / or the moving door of the charging jack. Inspect switch after every flying session. Has worked for me for over a year.
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Or get one of the Dubro switch holder assemblies. The switch is operated via a 1/16" wire and is not exposed to the soggy outside.

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Tower lists several:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...L=++&search=Go

Maybe that will help.

Personally, I prefer to mount the switch internally and use a wire through a snug hole to actuate the switch.
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Thanks for the input everyone!

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