Hi all, wanted some opinions on something regarding modifying a part on one of my electrolysis machines.
My first machine was a Sterex, and I loved the switched probe holder it had. I then upgraded to a Apilus SM-500 which I am currently using, but I have always missed the switched holder of my Sterex.
The problem is after using it for a while, I find it gets tiring as you can only sit in certain positions to use the foot pedal properly(!) Now I know the newer version of the Apilus come with switched needle holders, but as I am just a DIYer I find it’s too much to spend on another machine for the benefit of the switched holder, because otherwise I am quite happy with my machine.
So I was thinking, I could easily have the foot holder replaced with a (more flexible) wire and a small switch on the end, so that I can hold it in my hand instead – this way it would be easier to use the machine in a much more comfortable position.
I’ve had the machine for about 8 years now, and it was used when I bought it, so since it doesn’t have warranty or anything, it should be okay to do this? I do feel some opinions on here may be about it not being safe to do so…but really? Yes although I am not aware of how the Apilus unit is built inside, and definitely do not want to do anything to cause any harm…all I am thinking of is replacing an outside wire and have a smaller switch, so not really thinking about touching any of the insides. Has anyone on here modified their machine like this before? Thank you.