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  Common Strobe Problems |
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This is a rugged strobe that has been offered in various power configurations for almost twenty five years, earning it a well deserved reputation for dependability. Flooded battery compartments are the usual failure because the customer does not realize that the knurled knob must be tight, as with using a coin for leverage. The strobes should be protected from as much physical shock as possible to protect the large circular flash tube. To avoid stress on the flashtubes' delicate "legs", Substrobe DS-125 reflectors are not secured tightly inside of the strobe heads. This results in a subtle "rattle" that in no way affects normal operation of the SubStrobe. |
The receptacles into which the pins plug must be a reasonably tight fit. Think of them as a cylinder that has been cross-cut in two directions, leaving four "ears" to make contact with the pins. Use a small screw driver or needle nose pliers to gently nudge these "ears" toward center for a tighter fit with the pin. The center contact of the receptacle into which you plug the charger has a split pin that can get squeezed together preventing good electrical continuity while charging. Take something like a small thin screw driver or knife and spread the center pin slightly so it provides a snug fit with the charger plug. The socket is diode protected to only allow electricity "in" so you do not need to worry about a short circuit if you touch the side of the socket. |
The sync cord bulkhead is the only other user serviceable point for leakage. The sync cord "O" ring should be clean, lubricated, and the plug inserted straight into the bulkhead. Take care that the pins and receptacles are properly aligned, then push the plug completely into the bulkhead and tighten the knurled nut. Sync cords are the "Achilles' heel" of strobes, and must be handled with no unnecessary jerking or bending. Any hole in the outer covering will allow water to hose down and short the connector ends. Auto flashing is always caused by a bad sync cord. See: Hot Shoe & Camera Setting problems |
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