I spent the extra $ to get the 26650 battries, they are to long for the light, because when I go to screw the end cap on, it shut the light off because it bottoms out. Questions is how do I fix this issue? I spent the extra $ to get the 26650 battries, they are to long for the light, because when I go to screw the end cap on, it shut the light off because it bottoms out. Questions is how do I fix... » Read More I spent the extra $ to get the 26650 battries, they are to long for the light, because when I go to screw the end cap on, it shut the light off because it bottoms out. Questions is how do I fix this issue? « Show Less
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Make sure every joint is tight, hard to mess that up so, don't really know what to say other then, I love mine! Both of them! Ak-47 light is whiter and brighter then my other. I use the larger batteries and 3 per light. 26650 3.7V Li-ion.
933598
Yes I ran into the same thing What you have to do is not screw the cap on so tight loosen it up about 1/2 a turn or so then the light should come on and stay on
1716678
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.
1716679
I have this light and can use one, two or three of the 26650 batteries in it. The flashlight handle unscrews in two locations along the handle. Hope this helps.
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I have the same light and the three (3) 26650 batteries and they fit fine. The 18650 batteries are the same length as the 26650, the only differences are the mAH rating and the 26650 are twice the size in diameter. Your flashlight should consist of four (4) body pieces which are the switch cap, two (2) body pieces, and the light assembly. If the light won't screw all the together I would check the switch cap and the for something that may have gotten stuck inside.
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Love the light. Contact the light manufacter & see if those style of batteries fit.
1716682
I cant answer the question because I cannot even get my light to come on at all .No information at all as to operation of the light came in the box . Steve
1716683
have you removed all the spacers from the battery section.... you should be able to use either 2 batteries or three batteries....
93432
Hello Dear,You can apply a battries and it will work. Close the light and keep it in any corner and it will give you a light.Hope this help you.Regards,
279893
I experienced the same thing. the flashlight you receieved runs on the 18560 rechargeable battery and not the standard AA batteries. you will need to return it for the model that uses the AAs or get the rechargeable 18560s.
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Nathan I don't have a answer for that. I took out mine and tried duplicating what you described; and I stopped about half in, it started to take an increasing amount of pressure to get it to move. I can ho that might have happened to you, since you had no idea what it was supposed to feel like. If you got it all the way in, you may not be able to get it out. I know by now you've seen the instructions on the end of battery housing. You might try adjusting the light so that is almost all the way back toward the top head strap. This is so you can hit the body of the light against the palm of your other hand. Grasp it tightly in your dominate hand, make sure the battery cap is off and pointing down. I was able to hit with a fair amount of force against my other hand. This may help dislodge the battery housing or get out enough so you can grab it with something. If that doesn't work you may have to try something that may damage the light itself. I'm sorry you've had this problem with otherwise excellent light. Good Luck!
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I'm not really sure. All I know is that when mine gets into the dark the light automatically comes on and when it's light in the room it goes off. I'm sorry for not being able to help you. You might go to a store that sells new ones that used to sell the one like you had, such as radical and maybe they could fix or recomend someone.
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You are supposed to be able turn the top of the light, I have yet to figure this one out. This is what the instructions say to do, but unless you hole the flashlight with two sets of vice grips, there is just no way to change it. I keep it on super high lumes all the time and bought the batteries on Amazon, they are like $9 here for 10 at Walgreens you will pay $15 for 2.
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I would suggest you make your own battery pack or buy a different light. My battery pack was dead on arrival. I haven't opened mine up, I started to pull the rubber stand off to get to the batt pack but it's glued on. It'll be damaged if I can't find another way. It's probably got 3 AA cells wired in series to give 7.2V. If I can't hack this to use AA or AAA 'Eneloop' batteries I will dispose of it.
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Are you using the heavy duty cells that came with the lights? I suggest alkaline batteries..I used the batteries it came with and had no problems. Alkaline lasts longer. They don't drain a lot. Turn lamps off when not shooting, that helps. I'll bet its your power source. Blaise
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I noticed another brand allowed the bulb to be "re-clocked". I think I see that on mine, but in town I never get to go on high beam. I'll have to re-check the 3 tabs to see if I can rotate them up.
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i did same thing at first, & was sure I installed battery right. In frustration, I flipped battery opposite direction inside flashlight & it worked fine. It stil seems backwards to me, but I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this flashlight! If yours still won't work after installing battery in all directions, then it must be a defect. Hope it works for you. It's the best flashlight I've used!
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Hi Sharon, I wish I could help but mine just sit at the bottom. I think the motor on mine isn't strong enough. I sent an email to the company but received no response. Maybe the motors are defected. Who knows lol my son likes the lights. I spent a lot of money just for lights lol
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I am very impressed with my light. I only use the rechargeable battery as I get the brightest results. There are also 5 light settings which can be chosen by turning the light on and "double clicking" the on/off button 1. Brightest 2. Mid brightness 3. Dimmest setting 4. Flash 5. SOS. you may have it on the wrong setting. Also, the lense slides in and out. Compressed would be a very wide light, making it dimmer. Sliding the lense out (grand the head and tail ends and pull) gives a more direct and brighter beam of light. Also. Your battery or batteries may be close to dead. Try replacing the batteries or recharging the battery. Again I prefer the rechargeable. Lastly. You may not be charging your battery fully. It must remain on the charger until full. When you place the battery in the charger the indicator light will light up red. When full it will change to green. And depending when the last time the battery was charged will take a long time. I work overnights at work once a month so I charge it before my overnights start. When the week is over I don't charge it till the next month. I have had it take 24 hours to fully charge. But that's my doing. I'm sure if you charged it once a week or so it probably won't take as long. I hope this helps. I spent $40 on this light and it's the best $40 I ever spent. I dropped the light in a pond and dropped it from 150ft+ in the air and it still works as new. Very tough and reliable light. Like I said. Hope this helps
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I would return the lamp you got. I did not have this problem. Make sure u ordered the correct replacement.
119902
Cheaper to just buy a new light. I have learned to just seal them thoroughly, To keep the bugs from shorting it out. Hope this helps....
1378326
The dark spot on the bottom (you can see it in this pic). Mine was covered by a cap that was added in a later batch after complaints that the dawn to dusk mode came on too early, but I had opposite results and popped it off.
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Mine was defective and returned. Sounds like yours is too, so return it if within the 30-day Amazon window (very easy and FREE). Then go to your local "HD" hardware store and spend your $13 on the "Rayovac DIYHPHL-B Indestructible 100 Lumen Headlight with Batteries." It's a FAR better lamp with none of the many problems of this no-name rechargeable lamp. It uses standard alkaline batteries, but will take rechargeables too (3xAAA). Amazon stopped carrying this model due to mis-packaging, but the HD store has no such problem. This lamp is VERY powerful, and the narrow beam goes out 100 yards (perfect for night biking). Also has a low beam for closer work. Go get one! Mine was defective and returned. Sounds like yours is too, so return it if within the 30-day Amazon window (very easy and FREE). Then go to your local "HD" hardware store and spend your $13 on the "Rayovac DIYHPHL-B Indestructible 100 Lumen Headlight with Batteries." It's a FAR better lamp with none of the many problems of this no-name rechargeable lamp. It uses standard alkaline batteries, but will take rechargeables too (3xAAA). Amazon stopped carrying this model due to mis-packaging, but the HD store has no such problem. This lamp is VERY powerful, and the narrow beam... » Read More Mine was defective and returned. Sounds like yours is too, so return it if within the 30-day Amazon window (very easy and FREE). Then go to your local "HD" hardware store and spend your $13 on the "Rayovac DIYHPHL-B Indestructible 100 Lumen Headlight with Batteries." It's a FAR better lamp with none of the many problems of this no-name rechargeable lamp. It uses standard alkaline batteries, but will take rechargeables too (3xAAA). Amazon stopped carrying this model due to mis-packaging, but the HD store has no such problem. This lamp is VERY powerful, and the narrow beam goes out 100 yards (perfect for night biking). Also has a low beam for closer work. Go get one! « Show Less
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After trying to take off the front of the flashlight and failing I tried unscrewing the end. It was on tight but it unscrewed. I then tried the batteries first one way and then the other. After that the light worked great.