Update: Olight repaired the light and it functions very well now. It took couple of months for them to repair it, however, it seems they did a fine job. It clearly has a new emitter. I'm very pleased with the focus, as it no longer has a donut beam pattern.
I have to say that I am quite pleased that Olight repaired my light. It was 4.5 years old and I half expected them to deny warranty. While I did not cause the failure, on something this old, you never know what to expect.
I have an original olight SR-90, about 3 or more years old. It sees regular use at the airport, hunting for critters, such as deer, possum and armadillo that dig holes on the grass runway or otherwise just get in the way. No estimate as to how many hours on the light, but I'm on my second battery, as the first one finally stopped being able to run the light for an hour.
The problem is this, the beam pattern is now a "Donut", and it's getting worse. It's still bright enough, and the beam's spot looks to be about the same size it's always been. But, it's clearly empty in the center now. And, that's a problem when looking for small critters, as the donut elongates when looking on the ground at a distance. It's also possible it's not as bright as when new. But, that's subjective, maybe if the focus was right, it would still be able to illuminate the trees on the other side of the runway.
I sent olight an email asking to purchase a new "head" for my light, but they failed to respond.
I've been reading the threads on SR-90 mods and figured someone here knows exactly what's happening with my light and how to fix it. I'm a capable "tech" and I have no problem taking it apart to repair or replace internal parts. However, it's always smart to ask first!
Thanks!!!
I have to say that I am quite pleased that Olight repaired my light. It was 4.5 years old and I half expected them to deny warranty. While I did not cause the failure, on something this old, you never know what to expect.
I have an original olight SR-90, about 3 or more years old. It sees regular use at the airport, hunting for critters, such as deer, possum and armadillo that dig holes on the grass runway or otherwise just get in the way. No estimate as to how many hours on the light, but I'm on my second battery, as the first one finally stopped being able to run the light for an hour.
The problem is this, the beam pattern is now a "Donut", and it's getting worse. It's still bright enough, and the beam's spot looks to be about the same size it's always been. But, it's clearly empty in the center now. And, that's a problem when looking for small critters, as the donut elongates when looking on the ground at a distance. It's also possible it's not as bright as when new. But, that's subjective, maybe if the focus was right, it would still be able to illuminate the trees on the other side of the runway.
I sent olight an email asking to purchase a new "head" for my light, but they failed to respond.
I've been reading the threads on SR-90 mods and figured someone here knows exactly what's happening with my light and how to fix it. I'm a capable "tech" and I have no problem taking it apart to repair or replace internal parts. However, it's always smart to ask first!
Thanks!!!
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