Lost washer for Iris blades

Posted by Connor on August 12, 2014 at 1:55pm

I have lost one of the washers that are used with the nut on IRIS's blades. Would it be safe to fly without this washer? If not, does anyone know what I could buy to replace it?

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  • Joe Krolla August 12, 2014 at 4:26pm

    I replaced nuts and washers with nuts that have the washer  attached (like this):

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    I bought them at ACE Hardware and and had some good success so far.

    In addition it does not hurt to add some removable threadlock such as LOCTITE® THREADLOCKER BLUE 242

  • Edward Kuykendall August 12, 2014 at 3:47pm
    DO NOt FLY without those washers - they are all that keeps IRIS in the air!! As others said above, any hardware store will stock those. Get a bunch - they disappear all the time!! Make sure the teeth protrude on one side - it should feel rough. Don't get the ones that are smooth on both sides - they won't help.
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    Vu Tran August 12, 2014 at 2:33pm

    I wouldn't do it.  Send an email to help@3drobotics.com.  We'll send you a new set.  

    Happy flying!

    Vu Tran

    Director of Support

  • Kevin Arrowood August 12, 2014 at 2:18pm

    Connor,

    I have done so it the past but I do not think it is a good idea.  Prop was loose after flight of about 5 min.  You should be able to find a replacement at just about any decent hardware store.  Take one with you so you can compare and obtain the proper size.  I bought a dozen at Lowe's.  

    Regards

    Kevin Arrowood

  • Eric Coronel August 12, 2014 at 1:57pm

    Hardware stores will have the washer, it is a very common one. I wouldn't fly the IRIS without it. Take one of the washers to the store, a decent employee will find a match.

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