mckevin
Enlightened
If you don't read anything else in this thread, please read post #36
UPDATE 3/30/09:
I received an e-mail from Kevin today stating that he had received the light, and that the cell had markings on it that were only present on the old Chinese cells. He is, therefore, certain that this was a Chinese made cell that vented. I, on the other hand, am equally certain that I was completely out of those cells and was using stock from the newly received box. Given my propensity for absentmindedness, I am willing to give the tie (and the benefit of doubt) to BS.
In any case, he is replacing the light and it is my intent to continue to use the remaining cells.
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Had been using my P1DCE with Leef body for roughly 15 minutes today on low. With no noticeable warning there was a loud POP and a sharp pain in my hand. I dropped the light (and my Disto laser measurer) in my surprise. The light hissed and smoked on the floor for several more seconds. I picked it up by the other "stuff" on the ring and took it outside.
There was no hissing, no bulging of the tailcap (that I noticed) and the body was not warm to the touch before the incident, though afterward it was too hot to touch for 10 to 15 minutes.
I would prefer not to get into brand names at this point aside from its being a well known US made brand purchased from a reputable source only a couple of weeks earlier. I have been in contact with the manufacturer (asking that they replace the light) and they are requesting that I send the light and cell to them for examination.
Oh, I'm fine, the pain was just the sting from the switch cover bursting. The light on the other hand, is a loss. Even if it works the reflector and lens are hopelessly contaminated with God knows what.
Bad pics, as my photography skills are famousely non-existant.
UPDATE 3/30/09:
I received an e-mail from Kevin today stating that he had received the light, and that the cell had markings on it that were only present on the old Chinese cells. He is, therefore, certain that this was a Chinese made cell that vented. I, on the other hand, am equally certain that I was completely out of those cells and was using stock from the newly received box. Given my propensity for absentmindedness, I am willing to give the tie (and the benefit of doubt) to BS.
In any case, he is replacing the light and it is my intent to continue to use the remaining cells.
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Had been using my P1DCE with Leef body for roughly 15 minutes today on low. With no noticeable warning there was a loud POP and a sharp pain in my hand. I dropped the light (and my Disto laser measurer) in my surprise. The light hissed and smoked on the floor for several more seconds. I picked it up by the other "stuff" on the ring and took it outside.
There was no hissing, no bulging of the tailcap (that I noticed) and the body was not warm to the touch before the incident, though afterward it was too hot to touch for 10 to 15 minutes.
I would prefer not to get into brand names at this point aside from its being a well known US made brand purchased from a reputable source only a couple of weeks earlier. I have been in contact with the manufacturer (asking that they replace the light) and they are requesting that I send the light and cell to them for examination.
Oh, I'm fine, the pain was just the sting from the switch cover bursting. The light on the other hand, is a loss. Even if it works the reflector and lens are hopelessly contaminated with God knows what.
Bad pics, as my photography skills are famousely non-existant.
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