Align 2in1 issue?

[TimmyB]

I've read somewhere that people are having problems with the switch on these units and should bypass it. Anybody else had any problems?

[Tim Procter]

No trouble with mine (as yet)..

[moonmanflyer]

nor mine, running 3 ok

[chugga-bug]

If you are worried about it, here's the fix http://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=83065

[TimmyB]

Thanks, I've had no problems yet but its one of those things that plays on your mind. Looking at the pics of the guy whos done the mod the location of the switch could be the cause of the problem with fuel possibly getting in it. I've located mine on top of the servos at the front, I thought the servos would help isolate from vibration aswell.

[waveydavey]

I've binned mine, the switch gave up along with the battery condition led's, although the unit did still regulate okay. Not worth the risk for the convenience of an onboard glow.

[jiberjaber]

My switch didnt give up but the LED's failed. It was the actual connector on teh regulator PCB which was cracked (the housing) allowing teh connector to fall out. Now fixed in with some hot melt glue. No probs since.

If I could find a decent regulator with voltage indication and built in glow then I would move like a flash. Till then....

[MrKev]

Here's one naked:

Incedentally, I was suffering from the dodgy switch problem. It's actually pore corrosion due to the nickel barrier in the switch contacts not being thick enough, and that very small current passes through the contact, so it doesn't self clean, not attack from fuel. It's the same problem mobile phone SIMs, battery contacts and charger plugs get. The copper conductor is first plated with a nickel barrier, before plating with gold. If the nickel is not thick enough, the copper can migrate through the pores into the gold, the copper reacts with the air, and stops the contact working in that spot. It can easily be cleaned off to make the thing work again. Normally, a switch carrying a reasonable current generally cleans it's own contacts by the small arc that is created when the contacts open.

I replaced the switch with a better quality one.

The LEDs flickering is an indication that your switch has this problem. If all the LEDs go out, then your regulator may shutdown as it's the voltage that these LEDs are measuring that is the control to turn the regulator on and off. You have been warned.

[Richard H]

No problem with mine either.

[Brewber]

For what its worth, no problem with mine either....190-odd flights/tanks; I've got mine mounted on the right hand side of my 600N near the tank (if that makes any sense).

[moyesboy]

I run two of these with no problems yet.

[TimmyB]

Ok so they mostly seem ok but there is the potential for a problem. I've ordered an Arizona from Fromeco so I dont have to worry about it, couldnt find any bad reports. Anyone had any experience with them?

For sale Align 2in1 regulator in perfect working order

[Brewber]

Since you're concerned about the quality...I'll give you a £1 for it

Sorry - couldn't resist. If I needed one I'd make you a sensible offer but sadly I don't (yet). Enjoy the Fromeco.

Ok so they mostly seem ok but there is the potential for a problem. I've ordered an Arizona from Fromeco so I dont have to worry about it, couldnt find any bad reports. Anyone had any experience with them?

For sale Align 2in1 regulator in perfect working order

[colin n]

I know how u feel.

My wife had one of her Michelin tyres go flat.

I'm now thinking of changing all of mine for piece of mind.

[xygax]

I'll offer £2 + post.... (relibality problem)

Steve