430EX with Cactus Trigger going crazy

[AlexinS.A.]

I have recently bought a softbox setup for my 430EX flash and mount it on the hotshoe of a Cactus Flash Trigger on a lightstand. The problem is that the flash keeps going off by itself and not just when when I take a pic or trigger the Cactus trigger. Anybody have an idea of what is causing the problem?

[tim]

Aye, crap triggers can do that. The solution is to buy decent equipment (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/505381-REG/Elinchrom_EL_19360_EL_Skyport_Universal_Radio_Slav e.html/BI/2312/KBID/3114).

[Mike]

Have you tried using different channels?

[AlexinS.A.]

Aye, crap triggers can do that. The solution is to buy decent equipment (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/505381-REG/Elinchrom_EL_19360_EL_Skyport_Universal_Radio_Slav e.html/BI/2312/KBID/3114).
Hmm thought this might be the problem. Thing is, here in South Africa, there is not much else available. PW's can be got, but at a huge price.

[AlexinS.A.]

Have you tried using different channels?
Thanks, will try this later today. Grandson coming around for pix.