iTP A1 EOS - another tiny Pocket Rocket delight

[ky70]

Yes, I have A3 but... Somehow it "feels" a bit to small to operate by one hand with ease.

I had the A3 and though I really liked that light, I didn't resist when my sister asked for a keychain light. My one complaint with the light is the lack of grip...I wish the knurling was similar to the maratac lights.

With that said, I'm seriously considering the A1 light. CR123 lights are my favorite format and I just love the size of that light. I have the quark mini 123 but. I'm thinking of getting the ITP light in Stainless...the only holdup, is the fact that I don't love twisty and that this particular one does not have great knurling.

 

[Pacecar]

Can the pocket clip be installed in reverse (at the front), so that it can be clipped to the bill of a baseball cap? Could it serve as a good headlamp that way?

 

[don.gwapo]

Can the pocket clip be installed in reverse (at the front), so that it can be clipped to the bill of a baseball cap? Could it serve as a good headlamp that way?

Yes you can. I tried it on mine and it works. Just be careful not to scratch the anno.

 

[mvyrmnd]

Just a quick pic, after making a quick modification with a hacksaw and some 320 grit sandpaper, my A1 SS is now the perfect pocket light...

Not as polished as other efforts, but it won't be long before the rest of it looks like that aswell!

 

[Tuikku]

I had the A3 and though I really liked that light, I didn't resist when my sister asked for a keychain light. My one complaint with the light is the lack of grip...I wish the knurling was similar to the maratac lights.

With that said, I'm seriously considering the A1 light. CR123 lights are my favorite format and I just love the size of that light. I have the quark mini 123 but. I'm thinking of getting the ITP light in Stainless...the only holdup, is the fact that I don't love twisty and that this particular one does not have great knurling.

Finally, I got the A1 SS.

Well well well... It´s a disappointment.:sigh:

It´s almost a great cheap light by all means but one thing ruins the whole light.
Threads.
When I opened box, it was like there was a bucketfull of sand in threads.
With my hand and the "grip" in knurling, it was impossible to operate by one hand.

After cleaning with acetone and oiling and repeating, still quite bad.
Clearly worst twisty what I have now. Last 1mm of threads is quite hard, it squeaks and the O-ring seems to be a bit too large or the space for it too small.

All my Romisens, Tanks, Fenix L0D and iTP A3 have far better threads.
RC-C3 has the smoothiest threads yet most threadplay...

 

[PapaLumen]

Weird, my A1 SS has great threads, smooth as silk. I cleaned them anyway and applied a little silicone grease. Ask for a replacement?

I went to argos today to pick-up a 4d mag for a project. Got half way home with the box and suddenly thought to inspect it - big scratch right down the bezel :(
Needless to say it went back but was the only one they had grrr, gota wait until sat now.

 

[Tuikku]

Weird, my A1 SS has great threads, smooth as silk. I cleaned them anyway and applied a little silicone grease. Ask for a replacement?

Maybe I should but there´s few things... :ohgeez:
First, it took a month to get here. So, sending takes a month or $$$ for express.
Then, another month back here.
Second, I didn´t apply a condom over clip before turning the light on = instant scratch round the light, so seller can assume it to be used. :oops:

Still, maybe I just will email Goinggear, just ask a few things...
It can´t hurt :shrug:

 

[PapaLumen]

Yeh i stopped short of turning it on until i'd removed the clip...
Sounds like a lot of trouble to send it back :( Im honestly surprised as the good threads on mine are its best trait apart from being nice n bright with an aw rcr123. Good luck. Bought mine in UK so cant comment on goinggear.

 

[Tuikku]

Well, I could always sell it away as partially defected ans get some funds back.

 

[Tuikku]

Goinggear gave a fast response, its most likely the SS as a material in these threads making it not as smooth as in aluminium. Recommended proper lubing.

Also offered an exchange, but as it takes so long and there´s nothing else wrong in this light... :shrug:

Have been reading some lubrication threads. Going to get some silicone grease or PTFE grease from nearby car equipment store :thinking:

 

[TwinBlade]

I noticed on my A1 that the threads and o-ring were a little stiff to rotate. I added a light layer of white grease (not sure what it is...might be a lithium base but it is very thin grease) to the threads and o-ring and it is silky smooth now.

I can't say enough about this little light. I have owned it for about 7 or 8 months and it is pleasant to carry and bright enough for 95% of what you need a flashlight for.:thumbsup: