Inova T1 Flickering

[rugbymatt]

my inova T1 is flickering is this a sign the battery is dying or is a bigger problem. It only seems to do it occasionally

 

[HaulinLow]

I read another post stating that most silicone greases are electrical insulators. The poster (I didn't make note who) suggested using "Radio Shack cat. # 276-1372 or similar". I have an X03 that came lubed w/ silicone and it will sometimes dim and brighten. Occasionally I have to tap it against my palm to get it to light. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rant.gif Now that pisses me off in a $70 light. I haven't yet tried cleaning and re-greasing my light. I do believe the phenomenon is getting worse the more I run down the first set of batteries that came in my inova, so it could be a problem with the electronics too. I don't know. I plan to send mine back to emmisive energy once I obtain something else to carry while its gone.

 

[rugbymatt]

does inova guarantee their lights

 

[capnal]

well, try this.
I have found that my T1 will fail to light if the tail cap is backed off even the slightest bit.
By that I mean even 1/8 turn or less! Serioulsy, if the tail cap is not fully tightened, it will not light up.

 

[rugbymatt]

Thanks but that is not the problem, while using it just starts to flicker. If i turn it off and on again it goes away. And it has only done it once each day for the last week.

 

[Solstice]

Quickbeam of flashlightreviews.com noted a similar problem with one of his T units that was solved by repeated clicking and unclicking of the switch:
http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews/inova_t.htm See the paragraph just under the picture of the tailcap. I've never seen this with either my T1 or T3- even after slamming the T1 on pavement by accident and gouging up the annodize.

 

[Leeoniya]

mine did it for a few days, then it went away. it only does it on a low battery now.

 

[Crow]

To localize the problem to the switch (My guess) you could try removing the tailcap and taping a piece of foil to the exposed rear of the light, connecting the battery to the body. Use the light like this for awhile, and if it doesn't flicker, bingo: it's likely the switch.

I've had an experience with Inova's 'top quality', my T3 has a couple pits and noticeable debris on the optic. Not what I expected. Customer service said I could return it to the place of purchase (not possible; online) or send it off to them... The latter option would leave me without my beloved, though flawed, flashlight for MONTHS. Ohwell

-Crow

 

[greenlight]

Mine flickers too, although intermittently.
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[RonnieBarlow]

[ QUOTE ]
Crow said:
Customer service said I could return it to the place of purchase (not possible; online) or send it off to them... The latter option would leave me without my beloved, though flawed, flashlight for MONTHS.

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Not actually. I returned my T1 to them, and had a replacement within about a week (10 days, IIRC.)

BTW, neither my T1 or my T3 has a flickering problem.

 

[Crow]

I think my dissatisfaction with the light caused me to loose my objectivity about Inova and I apologize. I'm very pessimistic about shipping times anyway /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/icon23.gif

 

[bobspel]

I have 2 T1s and have given another 2 away as gifts. None of these have flicker problems. I am very happy with mine and have had no troubles thus far. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif