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  1. 15-06-09 10:32 PM #1
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    Smile Jotron AQ4 strobe leaking - solved

    Hi
    I was one of many that bought one of these off ebay from that co in Aberdeen

    Since I've had it, it has leaked slightly - not loads but had to dry it out after each dive.

    I checked oring etc - greased it - placed properly as per instructions - still leaky -

    Then I noticed some flash (burr) on the split line of the plastic moulding that holds the battery. This was holding off the o ring. I filed and finished with emery cloth till smooth and this has solved the problem - at least to 25m anyway!!.

    If anyone else is having the problem please post - or PM me if you need pics / better explanation
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  2. 15-06-09 10:33 PM #2
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    glad too here its sorted now
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    Thanks for that insight, I am on to my second jontron, as the first one flooded on the first dive I did with it, not been in the water with this one yet, so out with sandpaper.
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    you need to make sure the o ring goes in the right place - its not where you would think! it should be between the yellow housing and the slidy battery bit to make a full seal. It doesn't go in the screw on bottom bit
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    mine leaked too on it's 1st dive, well completely flooded would be a better description. I e-mailed the guys about it, sent it back & they replaced it, excellent service
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    Damm I just binned mine and my daughter bought me a new one for my birthday .
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    I have 2, one goosed since day 1 - will try that.

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    Mine flooded a while ago (same batch from Aberdeen I think). As far as I can tell it's totally shafted.
    I called up Jotron and they said they'd check it out.

    We'll see... maybe they'll replace it.
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    Mine flooded last weekend - I am drying it out and will grease it up again and see what happens. Will go have a look to see if there is a burr though.
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