Apeks faceplate tools-TX/ATX 50

student · May 3rd, 2007, 12:16 PM

Hi there,
Was quite hoping to have a look inside my second stages sometime soon,

and was wondering if there is anywhere in the UK that sells these tools? Ive seen the TX ones on ebay from time to time, but never ones for the ATX-was just wondering if there is a supplier somewhere out there.

Any help would be appreciated.

Cheers,
Piers

Vie · May 3rd, 2007, 12:25 PM

Just hold a piece of non-slip cloth against the second stage face plate and turn.

sasdasdaf · May 3rd, 2007, 12:26 PM

all the apeks second stages i have seen have faceplates that can be unscrewed without a tool. have you given the gorilla grip a try?

student · May 3rd, 2007, 12:33 PM

Hmmm, just find that my hands slip around instead of gripping

Ill keep trying!

Cheers,
P.

lizardland · May 3rd, 2007, 02:02 PM

Try turning it wearing a pair of marigolds, they give extra grip. Failing that put the points of an open pair of pliers in opposite slots and turn. If you use needle nose pliers then make sure they don't slip and puncture the diaphragm (yes, I have

)

graham_hk · May 3rd, 2007, 02:09 PM

On site, something you are likely to have is, inner tube works a treat and you don't need a marigold fettish (eh stuart

) or expensive tools. As Stuart rightly points out needle nose pliers will work for the very stuborn.

Graham

NickB · May 3rd, 2007, 02:49 PM

I agree, no need to waste money on the tool unless you're a techie servicing loads of the things.

Once you've opened it up for the first time, you can do it up hand tight and it'll be easy the next time.

My wife has a little square of rubbery sheet she keeps in the kitchen for opening jars* and I find one of those is perfect for the job.

* at least that's what she tells me it's for, maybe it's a dental dam

RichieG · May 3rd, 2007, 04:18 PM

I find when re-fitting its best to start them off upside down. The Apeks logo is then upright when tightened up.

student · May 3rd, 2007, 04:42 PM

haha,
you absolute gents!!! The marigolds worked a charm, although it was a bit manky from lying around the dishes for the past couple of months!

Cheers,
P.

**jb2cool** · May 3rd, 2007, 06:02 PM

when you screw the plates back on, don't do them up too tight. Just enough tio hold them in. It's maybe 20° off on mine.

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student(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 56	Apeks faceplate tools-TX/ATX 50 Hi there, Was quite hoping to have a look inside my second stages sometime soon, and was wondering if there is anywhere in the UK that sells these tools? Ive seen the TX ones on ebay from time to time, but never ones for the ATX-was just wondering if there is a supplier somewhere out there. Any help would be appreciated. Cheers, Piers

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NickB (Online) Always lowering the tone Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cardiff, UK Posts: 340	I agree, no need to waste money on the tool unless you're a techie servicing loads of the things. Once you've opened it up for the first time, you can do it up hand tight and it'll be easy the next time. My wife has a little square of rubbery sheet she keeps in the kitchen for opening jars* and I find one of those is perfect for the job. * at least that's what she tells me it's for, maybe it's a dental dam __________________ SnowHeads / BreastFriends / Free Money! Last edited by NickB; May 3rd, 2007 at 02:51 PM.

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jb2cool(Offline) Padawan learner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire Posts: 796	when you screw the plates back on, don't do them up too tight. Just enough tio hold them in. It's maybe 20° off on mine. __________________ http://jb2cool.bulldoghome.com

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Vie(Offline) Loner at the ball... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Krung Thep, Siam, mostly Posts: 189	Just hold a piece of non-slip cloth against the second stage face plate and turn.

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sasdasdaf(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 375	all the apeks second stages i have seen have faceplates that can be unscrewed without a tool. have you given the gorilla grip a try?

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student(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 56	Hmmm, just find that my hands slip around instead of gripping Ill keep trying! Cheers, P.

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RichieG (Online) New Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London Posts: 78	I find when re-fitting its best to start them off upside down. The Apeks logo is then upright when tightened up.

May 3rd, 2007, 04:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
student(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 56	haha, you absolute gents!!! The marigolds worked a charm, although it was a bit manky from lying around the dishes for the past couple of months! Cheers, P.