jonniex
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i have a suunto vyper.. i need to order a backup battery and o ring. can someone tell me what size battery and also what size O Ring I'll need??
very much appreciated!
very much appreciated!
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problem is i am in the USA and thats in metric. all the o rings here are sold as measurements in inches
problem is i am in the USA and thats in metric. all the o rings here are sold as measurements in inches
Why do you need new o-ring? If you're just replacing battery there is no need to replace o-ring, IMHO. Batteries are usually available in watch repair shops etc.
One thing I'd look out for: When trying to switch between metric and imperial-sized standard parts, make sure you have some idea about the tolerances that will work, both the manufacturing tolerance of the part and how much variation the receiving device can tolerate. (Just ask anyone who's mixed up metric and imperial screw threads.) Usually this has to come from the manufacturer, but sometimes an outside expert opinion can also supply the needed information, someone who's done or seen it many times, and not just once or twice. Me, I'd hate for my expensive piece of electronics to be converted to a paperweight because of a one-time-in-three problem. Your risk tolerance may vary.
As for being in the States and finding metric o-rings, although your average hardware store may not stock them, some (most?) specialty industrial suppliers do, at least on this side of the 49th parallel, if you haven't tried those yet.
Good luck.