Stomp switches fail

xungal · Apr 13th 2022

Hi!!

I have a bad connection problem or some kind of failure in the switches II and IIII of the stomps. Sometimes I have to step on them three or four times to connect or disconnect them.

At first I fixed it with a contact cleaner but this didn't last long and I have the same problem again.

I don't know if anyone has had the same problem, or if you have any idea how to fix it.

The other switches and those of the rigs work correctly.

Greetings

GearJocke · Apr 13th 2022

Contact support.

OneEng1 · Apr 17th 2022

Are you using the stage?

charlphi · Apr 17th 2022

I had the same with switch II few months ago and it works fine again but I don't know why. Now the IV fails sometimes.

xungal · Apr 22nd 2022

Quote from OneEng1

Are you using the stage?

Yes, the stage

charlphi · Apr 23rd 2022

I turn few times my faultly one, and it works again.

OneEng1 · Apr 23rd 2022

The switches on the KPA Stage are pretty robust. If contact cleaner helped before, then it would suggest that the contacts are getting dirty (I haven't looked to see if Kemper uses optical switches or not. If they do, then they do not rely on contact and putting contact cleaner in them would actually hurt, not help).

You should contact support..... especially if the unit is under warranty.

xungal · Apr 24th 2022

Thanks for your help. This week I will try again with the contact cleaner and if it does not solve it I will contact kemper support

xungal · Apr 24th 2022

Quote from charlphi

I turn few times my faultly one, and it works again.

It's curious. I have tried doing the same thing and it works again, which makes me think that it is very possible that it is accumulated dirt that moves when turning the switch

BayouTexan · Apr 24th 2022

I wonder if Kemper could make a membrane sheet to lay over the Stage and foot -controller to keep out dirt and rain. Similar to those laptop keyboard membranes you can buy.

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