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Jeff Brimble

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Re: Self built backpack
« Reply #20 on: July 04, 2006, 07:58:58 pm »
Buy two toggle switches. If rt handed mount one on the side at bottm right when on your back, so that you can keep left hand, upper on the pole and just drop your right base hand to the toggle to give it a flick. Mount the other at the top of the unit to use when in grab and go mode- saves bending to the bottom toggle. Neat pity we cannot buy just the bare bpac units to adapt ourselves.
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H h20

Re: Self built backpack
« Reply #21 on: July 04, 2006, 08:09:49 pm »
Hi Jeff,im going to look at a few different  switches,do you have any links to 12v switches and yes it`s a pity you can`t buy the backpack on their own  :(,Gaz  ;)
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matt

Re: Self built backpack
« Reply #22 on: July 04, 2006, 08:49:43 pm »
gaz, when you get it done

post it on the DIY forum, i will then move it to the showcase bit ;)
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jeff1

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Re: Self built backpack
« Reply #23 on: July 04, 2006, 09:01:12 pm »
Gaz

What was the total cost against a purchased one??
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Jeff Brimble

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Re: Self built backpack
« Reply #24 on: July 04, 2006, 09:08:17 pm »
No links try Maplins or motor world accessories etc. You may want to steer clear of rocker or micro switches for alarms etc the wirings not thick enough and the spade connectors are too small.You dont need illuminated ones.  Mount vertical and parallel so it doesnt stick out. You may want to think of fitting a remote switch later. Stick most things on temporary with pvc tape in case you want to juggle things around. Mines still held together with tape glue velcro and chewing gum  :) Just bought a car radio for a £1 for mine  :)
Pity we cant have the fastest  "wacky backpack races"  8)
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H h20

Re: Self built backpack
« Reply #25 on: July 04, 2006, 10:07:14 pm »
Quote from: jeff1 on July 04, 2006, 09:01:12 pm
Gaz

What was the total cost against a purchased one??
Hi Jeff,it`s cost me about £110,im not sure how much the cheapest Shurflo is,Gaz  ;)
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H h20

Re: Self built backpack
« Reply #26 on: July 04, 2006, 10:08:06 pm »
Quote from: matt on July 04, 2006, 08:49:43 pm
gaz, when you get it done

post it on the DIY forum, i will then move it to the showcase bit ;)
Will do Matt  ;D,Gaz  ;)
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H h20

Re: Self built backpack
« Reply #27 on: July 04, 2006, 10:09:23 pm »
Quote from: Jeff Brimble on July 04, 2006, 09:08:17 pm
No links try Maplins or motor world accessories etc. You may want to steer clear of rocker or micro switches for alarms etc the wirings not thick enough and the spade connectors are too small.You dont need illuminated ones.  Mount vertical and parallel so it doesnt stick out. You may want to think of fitting a remote switch later. Stick most things on temporary with pvc tape in case you want to juggle things around. Mines still held together with tape glue velcro and chewing gum  :) Just bought a car radio for a £1 for mine  :)
Pity we cant have the fastest  "wacky backpack races"  8)
Fitting a car radio now there`s an idea Jeff  :D,Gaz  ;)
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Jeff Brimble

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Re: Self built backpack
« Reply #28 on: July 04, 2006, 10:11:36 pm »
I like to wake people up.
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matt

Re: Self built backpack
« Reply #29 on: July 04, 2006, 11:06:10 pm »
ref the switches

i use the Chrome Toggle type, they last ages and look the biz
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