HELP: Need a couple of good screws

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HELP: Need a couple of good screws

Post by mikeonb4c » Thu Apr 23, 2015 4:19 pm

:shock: :lol:

But seriously, I have one of the very first, pre-production Haydn low coolant alarms. Its been great but its buzzer is getting a tiny bit slow to go off when I turn the ignition on and it self tests. And it has done the occasional minor performance for a second or two when running, for no reason. It might be the screws are getting a little old and coated and whilst I could attempt to clean them, I found coolant dribbled out when I removed one (contrary to the experience of others) for cleaning. Simplest might be to fit two new screws but I don't want to mess up the threading in the header tank by fitting incorrect ones, plus they need to be the right quality. Does anyone know if the correct screws can be purchased anywhere or will I need to contact Haydn Alarms?

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Re: HELP: Need a couple of good screws

Post by Bob » Thu Apr 23, 2015 5:09 pm

Knowing Haydn he'll be along, Mike. 8)
Take a torch, toilet roll, and tea bags.

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Re: HELP: Need a couple of good screws

Post by rita » Thu Apr 23, 2015 5:12 pm

And they supply FOC.

"A4 is what we supply and is good.

Buying a non standard screw is asking for trouble, the diameter,thread, pitch, length and quality are all important.

Get a replacement from us....( they are free )"
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Re: HELP: Need a couple of good screws

Post by mikeonb4c » Thu Apr 23, 2015 5:21 pm

rita wrote:And they supply FOC.

"A4 is what we supply and is good.

Buying a non standard screw is asking for trouble, the diameter,thread, pitch, length and quality are all important.

Get a replacement from us....( they are free )"
Excellent, and thanks both. Don't want to damage my equipment by screwing around with the wrong crowd. All those parameters are important for a good screw. :shock: :lol: 8)
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Re: HELP: Need a couple of good screws

Post by rita » Thu Apr 23, 2015 5:59 pm

mikeonb4c wrote:
rita wrote:And they supply FOC.

"A4 is what we supply and is good.

Buying a non standard screw is asking for trouble, the diameter,thread, pitch, length and quality are all important.

Get a replacement from us....( they are free )"
Excellent, and thanks both. Don't want to damage my equipment by screwing around with the wrong crowd. All those parameters are important for a good screw. :shock: :lol: 8)

And a wee donation to Haydn charity "Guide Dogs" would probably be very much appreciated.

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Re: HELP: Need a couple of good screws

Post by haydn callow » Thu Apr 23, 2015 6:31 pm

Contact Jo via the website and ask for a larger one......just replace the top screw....lower screw not really required.
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Re: HELP: Need a couple of good screws

Post by Bob » Thu Apr 23, 2015 7:53 pm

Ooh er. :oops:
Take a torch, toilet roll, and tea bags.

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Re: HELP: Need a couple of good screws

Post by mikeonb4c » Thu Apr 23, 2015 11:33 pm

haydn callow wrote:Contact Jo via the website and ask for a larger one......just replace the top screw....lower screw not really required.
Will do and thanks Haydn :-)
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