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Originally Posted by Thunderbolt
fiddling with the adjusters under the bonnet does nothing, so I am assuming that there is something up with them.
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The adjusters are plastic cogs pressed onto a metal shaft which is prone to corrosion meaning the cogs no longer grip the shaft. Some have had success with glue but the cogs are nylon meaning a lot of glues won't take.
If glue doesn't work try this.
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Originally Posted by Dave-M
Not sure if you can get the cogs separately, but when the adjuster worked loose on mine I did a 'quick fix' using the inside of a cable terminal block like this...
You just need the inside of one connector, then cut it in half so you have a short hollow block with a single screw in it. Slip it over the end of the adjuster rod and then use a pair of pliers to pull the adjuster rod out of the back of the lamp until it's at the correct height (line the beam up against a wall and compare it with the other side). Once it's in the correct position tighted the screw so that the rod is held in place.
It's just about do-able single handed, but easier if you can get someone else to tighten up the screw while you keep the light in position.
BTW - The 'quick fix' is still there 6 momths later! |
PS: lasts a lot longer than 6 months!