Looking for a component from a tail switch

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Just like the title says. I’m looking for this white thingy. The switch wouldn’t work without it. This current one is from a solarforce switch. Any site I can order this from? I don’t even know what it’s called… :frowning:

I’m having some problems with my Flickr so you can juz click on the broken square as it’s a link to the photo

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I can’t help with the spacer but with the picture…

I just click on the small arrow pointing down and select original size, than the picture opens in a window/tab. This link can normally embedded in the forum

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I did copy the photo url but somehow it doesn’t work :frowning:

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Thank you!! :slight_smile:

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Could probably stack up some nylon washers.

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A flat steel washer with the same inside diameter hole and same outside diameter of the plastic part will work fine as a replacement. All the plastic part does is locate the switch itself. The part in the following link will give you an idea what I'm talking about.

https://www.fasttech.com/products/0/10007333/1611614-iron-tail-switch-gaskets-for-led-flashlight-diy

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Thanks guys! I’ll see what I can do :slight_smile:

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When you buy a replacement switch from SolarForce, it comes with that spacer, as well as the retaining ring, & spare boot.

… at least the one’s I have bought in the past have.

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But I will have no use for the tailcap :frowning:

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You may have no use for a tailcap now but the more we spiral out of control with this hobby we find we never have enough spare parts on hand.

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You can get the switch assembly by itself for 2$, which has all the bits I mentioned above.

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Ohh thanks! I’ll check it out