Finally I remember to start this thread...
I bought Xtar H1 last summer and had no problems using it until I put 14500 in it. The light first started flickering but after a few seconds it stayed constant. I thought it was just adjusting for the new battery type, but next time I turned the light on, it flickered and shut down. I tested it with another cell and AA and NiMH but with any recommended battery type in it flickered. I thought the tailcap had gotten some dirt on it and cleaned it but the flickering returned. Trying to change the modes may lead to turning the light of or the mode may not change. Only thing that seems to stop flickering is slapping the headlamp with my palm.
Did the 14500 break my headlamp? Does anyone have similar experience with their H1 or any other headlamp?
I'm now considering sending the headlamp back to the eBay seller I got it from, but I should pay mailing it back there. I'm not sure if it's worth it if I get another headlamp that breaks.
I bought Xtar H1 last summer and had no problems using it until I put 14500 in it. The light first started flickering but after a few seconds it stayed constant. I thought it was just adjusting for the new battery type, but next time I turned the light on, it flickered and shut down. I tested it with another cell and AA and NiMH but with any recommended battery type in it flickered. I thought the tailcap had gotten some dirt on it and cleaned it but the flickering returned. Trying to change the modes may lead to turning the light of or the mode may not change. Only thing that seems to stop flickering is slapping the headlamp with my palm.
Did the 14500 break my headlamp? Does anyone have similar experience with their H1 or any other headlamp?
I'm now considering sending the headlamp back to the eBay seller I got it from, but I should pay mailing it back there. I'm not sure if it's worth it if I get another headlamp that breaks.