cleaning contacts on a petzl headtorch

[forrestdweller]

my trusty petzl is misbehaving a bit lately: the light is flickering and changing from very weak to normal strength. i'm sure it's not the batteries getting weak but rather a problem with the contacts. what would be a good substance to clean them?
i once tried electrical contact spray to get a mini maglite working again and it literally melted the plastic of the (already buggered; happened two times without any visible reason) socket- and i DEFINITELY do'nt want to melt my headtorch!


thanks and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

 

[mcniac]

I am not sure about the petzl specificly because I just had a new one a few days ago, but with anything else, the best/simpler way to clean contacts is with some sandpaper or scratching em with something

Cheers
Esteban

 

[R.Lewis]

I've used WD40 successfully with some kitchen scourers (the nylon type) if really bad.

 

[Col_M]

I'd use isopropyl alcohol (IPA) on a cotton bud which is the usual stuff for cleaning electronics.

 

[Melonfish]

if its battery contacts something slightly abrasive will do, one tip is a pencil erasor, takes the oxidisation and gunk right off.

 

[forrestdweller]

if its battery contacts something slightly abrasive will do, one tip is a pencil erasor, takes the oxidisation and gunk right off.

will give this one a try first as i do'nt know the korean word for "isopropyl alcohol"...

 

[Phil6201]

Deoxit Gold is the stuff.

 

[ged]

will give this one a try first as i do'nt know the korean word for "isopropyl alcohol"...

Ask for windscreen de-icer. If they have that there.

 

[The Lord Poncho]

To be honest, in my experience of petzls, it could well be the cable from the battery pack to the lamp which is breaking down internally. These can be replaced with a bit of time and igenuity. Of course, your petzle may not be a model with a remote battery box, so this info is irrelevant!

 

[Teepee]

Isopropyl Alcohol=Propanol=Rubbing alcohol. Also listed as Propan-2-ol.

 

[chris_r]

I also have a Petzl; it's a Tikka. I have the same problem and it's not the contacts. Does anyone know how the little fella comes apart as I think it's the switch and I'd like to have a go at cleaning that too.

 

[Teepee]

After seeing this thread, I'm glad I take a 2 petzl's to the mountains!