[Sieg9198]

The battery that comes with the amp is a little bit long for the hornet, which makes closing the backplate kind a bit hard, I have to hold it quite hard to screw it back.

Is it just me or it's the same for everyone???

And the on/off switch feels kinda flimsy...

 

[DJShadow]

Same here when I had mine. You may also find that the front volume knob and other facets are pushed outwards accordingly. Nothing to worry about but I did only screw the backplate partially on because I'm paranoid

 

[Sieg9198]

So is it better that I dont screw all the way in???

 

[tk3]

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Originally Posted by Sieg9198 /img/forum/go_quote.gif So is it better that I dont screw all the way in???

I would screw it all the way in or else the battery might not make proper contact, unless the battery really doesn't fit (iirc the lithium ones can be too big for Hornet, but I suppose you have the normal rechargeable ones), then I wouldn't force it.
And make sure you put the battery in properly, you don't want to fry it because of something like that.

 

[tnmike1]

email Ray and ask him. I've had some batteries that are a little too long and others that about fall into place. all Ipower rechargeables are a little "loose" while the Ultralife Lithium Polymer disposables tend to be a little tight and somewhat larger.

But in any case, I would only tighten until good contact is made. But in any rate, contact Ray and get his ideas

 

[Ray Samuels]

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Originally Posted by Sieg9198 /img/forum/go_quote.gif The battery that comes with the amp is a little bit long for the hornet, which makes closing the backplate kind a bit hard, I have to hold it quite hard to screw it back. Is it just me or it's the same for everyone??? And the on/off switch feels kinda flimsy...

Hold it hard & screw it all the way in. No harm will be done. Those contacts are very strong.
Close the panel flat against the body. That is how it is desigend.
Ray Samuels

 

[Sieg9198]

Thanks, if the man himself say so, I bet it has no problem.

 

[epaludo]

Ray was faster than me.
I had the same concern about closing the back of the amp. So i emailed Ray which gave me the same answer and reminds me to watch out the battery polarity ...