ihatepickles Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 The Pact turns on too easily, to the point I have to take the batteries out before putting the timer back in my shooting bag. Has anyone found a better workaround? The case Pact sells isn't helpful in stopping this problem and I'm just tired of buying 4 packs of 9v's just to fuel my wasteful timer. This is such a poor design and I'm sure I'll accidentally break the battery wires if I keep connecting/disconnecting the battery 10 times a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hey QuicksDraw! Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 I thought it was just me. The thing needs a good old switch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 My XP turns on all the time, but manages to turn itself off as well, so I don't see a big battery loss (it also says "low battery" about fifteen seconds after installing a new one, but then lasts for months) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihatepickles Posted December 18, 2006 Author Share Posted December 18, 2006 My XP turns on all the time, but manages to turn itself off as well, so I don't see a big battery loss (it also says "low battery" about fifteen seconds after installing a new one, but then lasts for months) If it's in my bag with one of the buttons accidentally depressed, it stays on until the battery dies. I wouldn't even mind popping the battery out if the connector was one of those slide in types instead of the wires with the clip on plugs. As it sits now, I'll use this until I finally break a wire, send it to get fixed, sell it once it returns, and buy a CED. Oh, and mine is an XP too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dunn Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 This happened to me a couple of times, too. My solution was to take some tape (target patching tape, since that's what I have in my bag) and just tape the button in the off position. Haven't had any problems since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkin Chunker Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 This happened to me a couple of times, too. My solution was to take some tape (target patching tape, since that's what I have in my bag) and just tape the button in the off position. Haven't had any problems since. I like your creativity, but y'know -- when you pay damned near $300 for a timer/chono, having to Rube Goldberg a duct tape fix for something that seems that trivial just seems, I don't know, what's the word? Oh yeah -- F'd up. I store mine sans battery. Made a neat case for it -- used one of the old carry cases a 1/2" drill came in, cut out the molded part, put in foam padding with cut-outs for the screens, sensors, timer/chrono/boat anchor. Works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 I stick mine in the outside timer-pocket of the Shooter's Connection bag (the one next to the drink holder) and haven't had a problem with buttons getting stuck down as yet, but I'll keep an eye out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Find a small cardboard box that is just larger and keep it in that. This keeps it in better shape than just banging around in a range bag and stops all the button issues cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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