dark spot in surefire beam

[forteconfuoco]

Hello. I've got a Surfire G2. A few days ago I noticed that the beam spot has a dark spot in it. I checked the reflector for anything that could be affecting reflection but I found nothing. Any ideas about what could be causing this?

Thanks.

 

[benighted]

Is the dark spot in the middle?

 

[mossyoak]

you dropped it and the filament is off center inside the bulb it happened to mine to.

 

[forteconfuoco]

The spot is slight (but noticable) and is off to the side.

Any way to fix this? Or should I get a new bulb/reflector?

 

[Size15's]

I suggest you give SureFire a call - explain your situation to them and see what they say.

 

[TORCH_BOY]

Have you tried another bulb assy

 

[benighted]

Yeah, just call Surefire and tell them you have a faulty bulb. They'll probably send you a new one

 

[kelmo]

My E2D has a slight donut hole. You can only see it "white wall hunting." This is not an artifact due to the lamp as it is present when I rotate lamp assemblies. It doesn't bother me though. You can't see it when out in the "wilds of Northern California."

KelMo

 

[golden_creature]

if you get a dark spot when holding the torch close to a wall it may be the shadow cast by the filament- i think. gc.

 

[forteconfuoco]

I looked at the filament and it does look a bit off. I think I'll give surefire a call or an email. Thanks everyone!

 

[jumpstat]

Yeah, just call Surefire and tell them you have a faulty bulb. They'll probably send you a new one

Would they (SF) replace, this bulb even though due to carelessness (dropped)?

 

[glennser]

Jumpstat, it was suggested that the light was dropped but it doesn't seem as though that's the case here.
I doubt Surefire would replace a bulb if you admitted to dropping the light however I doubt they'd accuse a customer of causing damage with no evidence.
Apologies if you weren't suggesting this particular light was dropped.
Glennser

 

[forteconfuoco]

Indeed the light was dropped. But it was a slight drop...3 or 4 feet onto ice. Would this really cause such damage in a surefire?

 

[jumpstat]

glennser, I wasn't suggesting anything however just curious on whats SF's policy on this replacement. Anyway all the best to forteconfuoco.

 

[jumpstat]

Indeed the light was dropped. But it was a slight drop...3 or 4 feet onto ice. Would this really cause such damage in a surefire?

I think it was just plain bad luck, incans being of filaments do suffer if subjected to sudden shock..... I suggest also to try 3rd party bulb manufacturers such as lumens factory's replacement bulbs at http://www.lumensfactory.com/ and welcome to CPF

 

[forteconfuoco]

I think it was just plain bad luck, incans being of filaments do suffer if subjected to sudden shock..... I suggest also to try 3rd party bulb manufacturers such as lumens factory's replacement bulbs at http://www.lumensfactory.com/ and welcome to CPF

Thank you!

Would 3rd party bulbs be of good quality?

 

[Illum]

if you can see the direction of the filament is bending towards... have you tried heating it up and whack it the other way? I mean jeez... since you'll be buying a new lamp anyway...:laughing:

If I understand you correctly, third-party lamps have questionable quality...but its worth the try, after hearing suggestions from the forum of the peticular site youplan to order off of course

 

[Size15's]

The fact that the bulb did not break when you dropped it is in my opinion a sign of a robust and durable bulb. I've had three successful "whack" back into shape experiences with SureFire bulbs after deliberately dropping/abusing them. Best to get a new lamp though.

Al

 

[DM51]

My E2D has a slight donut hole. You can only see it "white wall hunting."

You are confused. You have a Fenix.

 

[glennser]

Sorry Jumpstat, guess I was the one confused, no offense intended.
Glennser
PS I don't think they would replace it knowing it was dropped, it did survive the fall anyway.