Optic cable attachment needs glue?

[chiroaemt]

The velcro that attaches the optic cable from the flash to the front of my camera housing doesn't stick to the black plastic piece (surrounding the exposed optic cable. The last time I used the unit I needed to use rubberbands to hold the black plastic cuff to my camera case. When I got home, I used a 2-part epoxy and glued the velcro to the black cuff. I'm packing to go diving this weekend and I noted that the glue has dried out and no longer holds the dime sized clear velcro disk to the black cable mount.

I could probably use a replacement for this black endpiece, but don't have the time to wait for it to arrive. Is there anyone that has had this problem and come up with a working solution.......Please let me know ASAP

 

[Don Wray]

I did away with all of it and used duck tape. I trimmed off a little bit extra off the cable and just slapped it over the diffuser housing on the camera. Ain't purty but works.

 

[under water]

I have had success using some double sided foam tape. Cut it to the shape that you need.
3M Scotch® Double-Sided Foam Mounting Tape, 1/2" x 75" at Office Depot.

 

[Former Sealife Employee]

The velcro that attaches the optic cable from the flash to the front of my camera housing doesn't stick to the black plastic piece (surrounding the exposed optic cable. The last time I used the unit I needed to use rubberbands to hold the black plastic cuff to my camera case. When I got home, I used a 2-part epoxy and glued the velcro to the black cuff. I'm packing to go diving this weekend and I noted that the glue has dried out and no longer holds the dime sized clear velcro disk to the black cable mount.

I could probably use a replacement for this black endpiece, but don't have the time to wait for it to arrive. Is there anyone that has had this problem and come up with a working solution.......Please let me know ASAP

Clean the surface of the adapter (black plastic piece) with rubbing alcohol then use super glue to affix the hook and loop Velcro piece.

 

[Former Sealife Employee]

(Revised answer - using super glue has not been officially tested by SeaLife)

The Velcro adhesive that attaches to the universal adapter is made by 3M. It will really stick on well IF it’s firmly pressed on and the surface is clean. Clean the surface with alcohol and firmly press on the Velcro – it will stay. If the Velcro still comes loose, call our service technician or customer service department.

 

[dogenia]

Had mine come off yesterday before the dive. Never stopped me form diving though hah. I held it in place when I wanted to take a shot and both Pro strobes worked like a charm (Nikon L6 in Ikelite housing).

I got creative with the crazxy glue and some sillicone when I got home. It has until next saturday to cure. Will keep y'all posted. Coincidentally I use one of the black thingies drilled for two optical cables, maybe that's what's putting the additional strain on the velcro.

Don