This past Sunday, I was using my Jet1 with a 14500 all day. I used it on and off during the day for various tasks looking for things in the garage and around the house and it was working normally. Later that night, I took it out with me. While outside, I noticed the output seemed lower, but I didn't do much about it. When I got home, I checked the output again and sure enough, it's MUCH MUCH dimmer than it was that morning! Instead of the 65+lms normally on a 14500, it seems closer to 15-20lms. I tried various batteries to make sure it wasn't my 14500 cell and still the same result. Output is MUCH lower on a primary CR123A and off an alkaline AA. I cleaned all electrical contact points (ends of tubes, contact rings, spring, PCB, etc.) on both AA and CR123A tubes and head and still dim. I have a feeling the driver may have crapped out or the LED possibly may have been damaged. Anyone else have any probs or suggestions?
I've emailed Emilion at the cs.jetbeam email, but haven't gotten a response yet. I've noticed he hasn't been on the boards lately, perhaps busy with the other Jet1 stuff. I'm really hoping to hear from him soon. This is my priciest light to date and I'm filled with emotions that it crapped out and so early in my ownership at that.
Anyone know what shipping service to use and how much it costs to send the light back to Emilion in case I have to?
I've emailed Emilion at the cs.jetbeam email, but haven't gotten a response yet. I've noticed he hasn't been on the boards lately, perhaps busy with the other Jet1 stuff. I'm really hoping to hear from him soon. This is my priciest light to date and I'm filled with emotions that it crapped out and so early in my ownership at that.
Anyone know what shipping service to use and how much it costs to send the light back to Emilion in case I have to?