3-LED Matterhorn failure

[Greta]

Originally posted by parnass on 5-31-07, HERE.

Has your 3-LED Matterhorn failed? I wonder if this is a rare problem.

I have two 3-LED aluminum Matterhorns, one High Power and the other Ultra Power.

After using the High Power 3-LED Matterhorn for about 7 weeks, it suddently went very dim. All 3 LEDs glow, but the entire light is now considerably dimmer than my 1-LED Matterhorn. Current consumption is now down in the 25 - 50 mA range instead of 70 mA.

I cleaned the threads and the positive terminal and tried different AAA batteries (e2 lithium and alkaline) and different bodies without success.

I bought the light from a CFP member who said it was new, so the Peak factory warranty probably doesn't apply.

My 3-LED Ultra Power Matterhorn still works fine, but I have barely used it.

Anyone else have a similar experience?

 

[Greta]

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SilverFox06-01-2007 10:05 AM
Re: 3-LED Matterhorn failure

Hello Parnass,

I would suggest you contact Peak to see what they have to say.

Mine is working fine and has seen heavy use.

Tom

BrightIdeaOSU06-01-2007 07:08 PMRe: 3-LED Matterhorn failure

Ditto that, mine has been on for the equivilent of many days, and that little 3LED torch just keeps on kicking. Even been through the washer a few times. Contact Peak and they will set you up.:twothumbs

83Venture06-07-2007 08:11 PMRe: 3-LED Matterhorn failure

I had mine in my pocket every day for over a year and never had a problem, would still be using it if it did not dissapear with the attached Micra when I loaned it to my Mother-In-Law. Where it is at now nobody knows.

I love the brass lights and Peak has a good rep, they will probabily work with you to make it right.

Had been hoping for the past two years that Peak would make a multi-power version (Like millermods) but gave up yesterday and ordered a LF2.

parnass06-07-2007 08:17 PMRe: 3-LED Matterhorn failure

Thanks for the comments. I have been reluctant to contact Peak because I didn't purchase the now failed 3-LED Matterhorn directly from them.

Got another Arc AAA-P in the meantime to ease the grieving.

carbine1506-08-2007 03:22 AMRe: 3-LED Matterhorn failure

Contact them anyway to see what they have to say before taking a hacksaw to it like I know you want to.

Buffalohump07-15-2007 04:21 AMRe: 3-LED Matterhorn failure

I have the high power version in HAIII on my keys and it works like a mother...

I put an Energiser lithium in it shortly after a I bought it (going on a year now) and I cannot believe the power from this light.

Never had a moment's trouble with it....

parnass08-31-2007 10:31 AMRe: 3-LED Matterhorn failure

The end to this story is that I sent the broken 3-LED Matterhorn head to Peak and they replaced it.

My thanks to Peak for backing their product. :thumbsup: