Hmm, the T32 still works perfectly using internal batteries, so I very
much doubt if the capacitor is at fault. Also, the NICAD batteries
were not excessively discharged, nor did they show signs of
overheating. The part of the grip that got warm was the area
immediately above the battery compartment, where I presume the
inverter is housed.
Gareth.
>On 4 Oct 98, at 22:26, PCACala@xxxxxxx wrote:
>
>> Hi Gareth:
>>
>> > I was using my bounce grip 2 and T32 tonight in the bar, when, after
>> > one particular shot, there was an audible crack followed by a nasty
>> > smell and the bounce grip getting warm in my hand.
>>
>> I'd suspect the T-32, esp. regarding the condition of the capacitor. A short
>> in the T-32 could cause the Bounce Grip 2 's batteries to overheat. Best way
>> to test that theory is to use a different flash in the Bounce Grip and see if
>> it gets hot.
>>
>Sounds a lot like the QA310 w/bounce grip 1 I have, except that the flash will
>heat up and "pop" all on its own now. I can use my other QA310 on the grip
>just fine, and have done so for over a year since the first problem cropped
>up.
>Opening the flash showed visible bulging of the large cap, so you may want
>to inspect your T-32...
>
>
>Shawn & Janis Wright
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