What do you guys use to loosen up NL4's that are hard to unlatch? I was thinking WD40 but I've heard it'll ruin some plastics.
I suspect it's been inserted upside down.What do you guys use to loosen up NL4's that are hard to unlatch? I was thinking WD40 but I've heard it'll ruin some plastics.
I suspect it's been inserted upside down.
I use a 3/4" end wrench, or large vise-grips, or channel lock pliers. Figure the cord end and jack are toast. The only reason I uncouple them before replacing them is the facilitate the replacement.
If it hasn't been inserted upside down, and is being difficult to unlatch, then you got me.
I suspect it's been inserted upside down.
I use a 3/4" end wrench, or large vise-grips, or channel lock pliers. Figure the cord end and jack are toast. The only reason I uncouple them before replacing them is the facilitate the replacement.
If it hasn't been inserted upside down, and is being difficult to unlatch, then you got me.
The pull back latch is what I was referring to as stuck. Sorry for the confusion. I do quite a bit of outdoor shows and they get wet at times. I was wondering if a light oil might be OK.
I assume it's to prevent corrosion from minerals in your average tap water.Why distilled water?
I suspect you might have sand or grit in them.
wash with mild soap solution.
rinse with distilled water.
blow with compressed air.
then let dry.
if they are not deformed from abuse or just worn out this might help.
Since the release button is on the shell, and the shell can be removed... I suggest removing the shell(s), and simply give the shell (and release button) a good bath in hot soapy water and a hot-hot water rinse, then blow them off with an airhose (while still hot from the rinse), and reassemble.