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how long these foot pedals usually last - PAMT


Posted: Mar 20, 2010

Can anyone tell me how long these foot pedals usually last.  I think mine is about shot as it keeps cutting out on me. 

life of a foot pedal - me

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Vacuum it out and then drop it from about waist high. Dirt and stuff get in them. You could also take it apart and see if anything is loose. It may just be dirt is gunking up stuff.

I don't know a lifespan, but should last a few years. I work 7 days/week and my foot pedal is 2 years old.


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