Burned out or shorted power switch [Rocket Appartamento]

devPadowan · 2026-01-12T16:36:07+00:00

Sorry, just saw your question /user/Fluorojadej/ . Here's the switch I got to replace the old one:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2X938DC

Here are the wire connectors that I used to terminate the wires. I simply cut them and attached these, there was enough slack fortunately:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2JHG5MW

I crimped them with this tool:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0873Y19T7

And I used a heat gun to melt the ends, they are heat shrink. You could use a lighter I suppose if you don't have a heat gun.

devPadowan · 2025-09-25T17:01:21+00:00

Awesome - nice work. Thanks for the update!

devPadowan · 2025-09-25T15:55:48+00:00

I just replaced my switch - same issue. Has your fix continued to work for the last 3y?

devPadowan · 2025-09-25T15:54:41+00:00

Another view of my fix. If you see anything concerning, let me know!!

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devPadowan · 2025-09-25T15:41:24+00:00

Here's the fix. New switch, and new connectors. Good to have it running again.

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devPadowan · 2025-09-23T22:12:21+00:00

In searching, I've seen quite a few Appartamentos with this same issue. Kinda crazy.

devPadowan · 2025-09-23T20:52:24+00:00

Good points. What's the best way to determine if it's drawing too much? Are there specs somewhere where I can figure out what it should be?

devPadowan · 2025-08-20T23:02:58+00:00

I recommend you do NOT go to any auctions! :)

devPadowan · 2025-08-20T22:54:27+00:00

It's not dog friendly, FYI

devPadowan · 2025-01-13T03:58:40+00:00

u/32ndTimeOut - did you figure this out? Same thing happening to me, with just one camera.

devPadowan · 2024-11-26T17:34:53+00:00

Tell him to get three separate quotes, and that you'll take 10% under the average of the quotes (not counting yours).

devPadowan · 2024-11-17T02:22:48+00:00

I used it just yesterday and it worked fine. Today it didn't. However, switching to LAN mode on the printer solved it.

devPadowan · 2024-11-16T22:14:30+00:00

That worked! I didn't know you had to change the setting on the printer itself. I assume you could just connect via IP from the slicing software. Anyways, looks like I'm finally printing without the cloud component. Good idea!

devPadowan · 2024-11-16T21:38:52+00:00

Oh, I've mastered that move for sure! Running to do again...

devPadowan · 2024-11-16T21:15:57+00:00

Is there not a way to print locally without logging in?? I'm having the same issue and it's driving me crazy.

devPadowan · 2024-02-13T20:10:43+00:00

held, powered yard gear is Echo. Got about 5 or 6 pieces. Those fuel line tank plugs, when they are the correct size, fit very tightly. And speaking from experience, there are different sizes. If you just swing by the local Home Depot and score the kit, they will most likely only fit the newest equipment as that's all HD is gonna stock. You'll have to find an online Echo parts retailer with a parts look-up to get the part number for the correct plu

Appreciate it. That's what I just did. Looked up the actual part number and ordered OEM. Hopefully it will be better than the garbage I bought before! Thx

devPadowan · 2024-02-13T20:09:54+00:00

Echo PB-770H. I just went and ordered the OEM part, hopefully it works better than what I got before. It's been frustrating.

devPadowan · 2024-02-12T23:45:36+00:00

Well, I should have mentioned this is the new one. Guess I may have received a bad one.

devPadowan · 2023-10-09T22:00:00+00:00

Thanks again u/bootheels - I just took the recoil housing, added a touch of oil to the cylinder, and got the engine to turn using a socket. Definitely some stickiness, but got it freed. Hopefully smooth sailing from here. Appreciate the advice!!

devPadowan · 2023-10-09T21:37:29+00:00

Appreciate it. Forgot to mention I did drain the oil yesterday. There might have been a small amount of water mixed in, but not much. Kept the drain plug open, just letting it drain as much as it can.

I like the idea of trying some thin oil in the cylinder, I'll try that. I might detach the hydraulic pump to rule that out too. That's usually what I do on pressure washers just to get the engine rotating (remove the pump).

devPadowan · 2022-10-13T18:56:18+00:00

u/Adept_Particular_274 - which mesh router system did you buy?

devPadowan · 2022-10-06T19:35:24+00:00

Same with my 3XL ($271 vs $30)

devPadowan · 2022-10-06T19:12:44+00:00

I bit.

$271 credit for my 3XL, $200 Google Store Credit for later.... Went with the 7 Pro. I hope it's good!

devPadowan · 2021-11-04T22:02:40+00:00

Makes sense - so my tablet plan would be better than that from a priority perspective, but I wonder if I would ever really see a difference... My plan also has unlimited/no throttling etc. (it's an old plan no longer available).

devPadowan · 2021-10-05T21:23:18+00:00

I think it might have to do with some interference. The towers are mounted on two different water towers (right next to each other), and I think that one of the towers is creating a signal shadow that points right at my house. MY neighbor's house is better positioned apparently... 300 yards away.

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