Will this flashlight work after EMP?It has circuit board & more complicated hardware. I am worried it may not work after EMP like other flashlights.
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When dealing with an EMP hazard, how close you are to the source is the main factor in determining the survivability of your flashlight. If you are within range of an electro magnetic pulse strong enough to knock out your flashlight, you will probably have other things to worry about.
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I'm not sure, I understand that if you would use a protective electronic bag, that you're electronics come wrapped in this might help. I hope that this would never happen. God Bless Us...
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I actually think this is an electronic switch that does not break the circuit. I have these and also the 3 pack of 250 lumen lights. One of the switches on those flashlights when out and I had to replace with a single setting click switch that broke the circuit (harvested the switch from a chepo led flashlight). So while Mark is correct, there is a switch, but it is not a physical open closed switch, it is an electronic switch with a small circuit board in the end cap. Same with the smaller 250 lumen versions. But FYI, I haven't experienced any of the passive battery drain on either of my duracell 500 lumen lights. I actually think this is an electronic switch that does not break the circuit. I have these and also the 3 pack of 250 lumen lights. One of the switches on those flashlights when out and I had to replace with a single setting click switch that broke the circuit (harvested the switch from a chepo led flashlight). So while Mark is correct, there is a switch, but it is not a physical open closed switch, it is an electronic switch with a small circuit board in the end cap. Same with the smaller 250 lumen versions. But FYI, I haven't experienced any of the passive battery drain on either of my... » Read More I actually think this is an electronic switch that does not break the circuit. I have these and also the 3 pack of 250 lumen lights. One of the switches on those flashlights when out and I had to replace with a single setting click switch that broke the circuit (harvested the switch from a chepo led flashlight). So while Mark is correct, there is a switch, but it is not a physical open closed switch, it is an electronic switch with a small circuit board in the end cap. Same with the smaller 250 lumen versions. But FYI, I haven't experienced any of the passive battery drain on either of my duracell 500 lumen lights. « Show Less
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The BMS (battery monitor system) is inside the charger, independent for each battery, so it works acceptable.During discharge there is no BMS, so they're relying on the application to handle that. I use these in LEDFlashlights, which the majority have undervoltage shutdown, although it's based on the string of batteries, so if you have two in series and one is fully charged and the other is discharged, you could have problems.If you fully charge the two batteries and put them in the flashlight at the same time, you shouldn't have any problems.
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I have the same problem. Seller is sending me a new flashlight. Don't know about just a switch.
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A couple of the flashlights didn't work in my package too. I shook them up a bit and wiggled the battery and some responded to this. I didn't have the issue of any hot lights though.
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Jared, I use the 3-Volt 18650 batteries in just about every flashlight and Laser I own. Never had a problem with them. Just make sure you use the right charger designed for them, to re-charge!
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Colton, I know it is confusing. Geeez, I wanted a flashlight not a computer program. Actually, Jeff Hunt gave you the correct answer. I sent mine back and got a led light that does one thing...cast bright light!
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send it back mine wouldn't work unless i shook it. mine rattled too! she probably sent you my flashlight that i took back! i we live in st. croix and the power goes out occasionally. so we bought a rc-40 from fenix unbelievalble happy with it. it will last 150 hours on low
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Mine does not function at all. I would not recommend this product. Do yourself a favor and buy a good quality flashlight.
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Is it charged? If so the bulb may have to be replaced! Mine did. As a result of the way they are shipped the bulbs get ruined! But all and all this is a great flashlight! Call Amazon and tell them it's not working and they are very good on replacing them. I had to do that with mine and the 2nd one was fine.
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I just checked mine. It has the 18650 Li-Ion Battery in it. (Had to get my rifle out of the case to check it!). If you bought one of the flashlights and they sent the wrong battery, you should get in touch with them. The 18650 Battery DOES fit. (I have 3 of them!)
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Tough question. I'm 60, the flashlight I put this in belonged to my dad so I have no idea how old it is. I would say if the bulb you are replacing screws in this probably will not work. If it is secured by a collar it should be fine. The nice thing about buying from Amazon is it's easy to return stuff if it doesn't work. This replacement kit is great. I recently took the light on a camping trip and easily illuminated areas 200 feet away. A good way to revitalize old gear. HTH
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I have same problem, I took a flash light and shocked it at night to turn off then when lite was removed it seemed to reset, been working for a couple of day now, i have 3 of them 2 work great all the time one is exposed more to street lights and another porch lite, it seems to be effected by it. Im going to try a cover over the eye with an exposed end towards the sky.
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Yes. Keep in mind that it does not take away the 5 modes of operation. The flashlight still cycles through: Bright, medium, dim, strobe, SOS each time you press the pressure switch. I had assumed the brains were in the base so the pressure switch would always give you a bright light: That's what I want when using this type of pressure switch on a gun mount. So does it work: Yes. Does it do what most people actually need if using the flashlight for tactical purposes: No.
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exactly the same happened to me, I have no answer , I use the flashlight no screwed up to the end, and besides the light isnt so strong according the price of the item, It wasnt a good business to me, sometimes we win and sometimes we lose, this buy is one of the last, have a good day.
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I've been testing mine since this question came in, 4 hours continuous use of the 3 LEDs since I turned it on (i.e. unplugged it from power) earlier today to do a test. It's still "on" and still quite bright after that time. I rely on these (I have 2 of them in the house) to come on automatically in an outage, and help me find my way to my stash of brighter flashlights and other emergency supplies. They do cast plenty of light for that and other basic purposes. If you REALLY don't want to be in the dark though, consider having additional sources of battery-powered light in your emergency kit. As we've all learned recently, it may be days rather than hours that you'll want some light. I've been testing mine since this question came in, 4 hours continuous use of the 3 LEDs since I turned it on (i.e. unplugged it from power) earlier today to do a test. It's still "on" and still quite bright after that time. I rely on these (I have 2 of them in the house) to come on automatically in an outage, and help me find my way to my stash of brighter flashlights and other emergency supplies. They do cast plenty of light for that and other basic purposes. If you REALLY don't want to be in the dark though, consider having additional sources of battery-powered light in your... » Read More I've been testing mine since this question came in, 4 hours continuous use of the 3 LEDs since I turned it on (i.e. unplugged it from power) earlier today to do a test. It's still "on" and still quite bright after that time. I rely on these (I have 2 of them in the house) to come on automatically in an outage, and help me find my way to my stash of brighter flashlights and other emergency supplies. They do cast plenty of light for that and other basic purposes. If you REALLY don't want to be in the dark though, consider having additional sources of battery-powered light in your emergency kit. As we've all learned recently, it may be days rather than hours that you'll want some light. « Show Less
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It sounds defective, sorry.They should work right away all the time.A connection is not working correctly; it could be the switch or a contact.These are great flashlights but every once in a while something can go wrong in manufacturing.All the best.