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Anyone have a tool for this? - BrendaAnnD - 07-12-2021
At least they got this working again.
Anyone got a tool to fit this? I think it's around 7 or 8mm.
RE: Anyone have a tool for this? - falcon123 - 08-05-2021
if the red hex is what you want to turn i suggest nothing but a six point socket
RE: Anyone have a tool for this? - Chas - 08-05-2021
Using a metal tool will change the inductance, meaning have to turn a bit, remove tool for effect, replace tool and adjust again and again.
A tool may be able to be fabricated from a rigid thermoplastic sleeve, heated to the point of softening. Then insert a warmed Allen key the same size as the hex in the coil. Allowed to cool...
Chas
RE: Anyone have a tool for this? - David - 08-05-2021
A source of plastic try using a old tooth brush. Cut right at the narrow part heat with a Bic lighter insert right size allen wrench adjust OD an good to go. Good Luck David
RE: Anyone have a tool for this? - Steve Davis - 08-05-2021
Brenda, you might try a nylon socket head screw as a tool. A 5/16 screw has a wrench size of 1/4 inch, a 3/8 screw is 5/16 which is also very close to 7mm or a M10 screw has a drive size of 8mm.
Steve