OMCHamlin
Newly Enlightened
Pics:Will do!
Pics:Will do!
These are interesting to see. I can't make out a lot of detail but looking at the edges of the barrel they look greyer than i'd have expected. This might be a driver issue, but for pure shits and gigglesit might be worth trying to bypass the barrel with some paper clips so you can try to manipulate the switch without the barrel being part of the equation. Chances are even that there's something in the switch itself being iffy, switches take some abuse as well when being used for a long time.Pics:
I thought they were a little dark, and spent a little extra time on cleaning them with the Deoxit (prior to taking those pics), while I was cleaning the whole thing. Actually, this light has sat much longer then been used. That's why it's been hauled out of the "box", because I thought a nice, small but handfilling, lower powerd light on my dresser would make night time navigation better, without disturbing the Mrs. It's gotta be trustworthy though...These are interesting to see. I can't make out a lot of detail but looking at the edges of the barrel they look greyer than i'd have expected. This might be a driver issue, but for pure shits and gigglesit might be worth trying to bypass the barrel with some paper clips so you can try to manipulate the switch without the barrel being part of the equation. Chances are even that there's something in the switch itself being iffy, switches take some abuse as well when being used for a long time.
That is absolutely possible EDIT at least w/D100, but likely not so much with alcohol), so don't lose all hope just yet. If you apply just a bit more, &/or to an additional spot or 2, you may get there! EDIT: That retaining ring you may not have been able to remove could be making life more difficult, but you still might not necessarily have to remove it to get to root cause if the D100 creeps further.You know, I am beginning to think I am seeing a very marginal improvement in this, almost like the "juice" is creeping in more? That shouldn't be happening, right? It did exhibit the same symptoms within the first couple of days, but I swear, it might be improving. Strange. I'm going to put it down and not use it for a couple days, see what gives...
In the cases i've had something similar and contact issues i've just lightly polished it with some Autosol metal polish. It's enough to get a shiny surface, and after that it's mostly a case of maintaining that.I thought they were a little dark, and spent a little extra time on cleaning them with the Deoxit (prior to taking those pics), while I was cleaning the whole thing. Actually, this light has sat much longer then been used. That's why it's been hauled out of the "box", because I thought a nice, small but handfilling, lower powerd light on my dresser would make night time navigation better, without disturbing the Mrs. It's gotta be trustworthy though...
It's almost certainly a 'connection' issue (oxidation, cold solder joint, etc.), and still likely due to oxidation, but is evidently not in a place you've accessed and cleaned so far (but have perhaps only 'disturbed' with your attempts). You might have to disassemble most of the light to stand a chance at this point. Sorry to hear.Well, okay, I give up, no matter what I do, within 2-3 days, it starts becoming grossly intermittent again. So it gets "de-batteried" and tossed in the old light box...
I agree, but I'm concerned that I'll destroy the light getting it apart. Someone that wants one and has the ability to disassemble and fix should trade me a similar output/feature light for it!It's almost certainly a 'connection' issue (oxidation, cold solder joint, etc.), and still likely due to oxidation, but is evidently not in a place you've accessed and cleaned so far (but have perhaps only 'disturbed' with your attempts). You might have to disassemble most of the light to stand a chance at this point. Sorry to hear.
Do you know of a flashlight with similar features? I'm keen on giving your flashlight a try but sending you one from here would be prohibitively expenside as opposed to purchasing it for you and having it sent within the US. A Malkoff MDC123 or a Zebralight might hit that sweet spot.I agree, but I'm concerned that I'll destroy the light getting it apart. Someone that wants one and has the ability to disassemble and fix should trade me a similar output/feature light for it!
The front seems tight even without me doing more, the back moved about 30 degrees more from the starting point when i put it back but i think that can be attributed more to the boot getting itself a nice grease rub.The retaining rings are NOT reverse thread. There is probably threadlock on them. If they are tight. Good.
One question here, and please keep in mind that I know zero about the construction of this specific light, so it might not be relevent in this case:The front seems tight even without me doing more, the back moved about 30 degrees more from the starting point when i put it back but i think that can be attributed more to the boot getting itself a nice grease rub.
One question here, and please keep in mind that I know zero about the construction of this specific light, so it might not be relevent in this case:
A retaining ring may be very 'tight', but does that preclude the possibility that it could be concealing oxidation/corrosion under/beyond it which might go unnoticed/untreated if the ring is not removed?
I understand your point, but you used 2 'qualifiers' in that sentence. My point is that I don't know what's beyond that ring until I see it, so those qualifiers would not prevent me from trying to remove it for verification. That's ALL I'm saying.The light should be pretty ok from anodizing/etc during the build.
There's always a risk, for all i knew before taking it apart it might've had any kind of leak inside which would have gone unnoticed otherwise. The only real way to know is to either measure for resistance/continuity or simply taking it apart. I figured it was due for some lube regardless and it was a good step in troubleshooting it.One question here, and please keep in mind that I know zero about the construction of this specific light, so it might not be relevent in this case:
A retaining ring may be very 'tight', but does that preclude the possibility that it could be concealing oxidation/corrosion under/beyond it which might go unnoticed/untreated if the ring is not removed?