Chicago X
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Hello fellow flashaholics.
I have a SS iTP A3 Eos Upgrade Edition that suffers from the same issue I see all over this forum afflicting the iTP and Maratec offerings.
Problem:
iTP and Maratec lights won't turn off, won't turn on, drain batteries, etc....
One Man's Fix:
Remove miniscule metal shavings from head of light.
The light in question:
The offender:
Right where the light engine meets the head, very tiny metal shavings lodge in the space between the LE and the threads. This shorts out the circuit, causing erratic operation and battery drain.
I took a sewing needle and chased the threads, as well as removing a couple of small brass/bronze/copper shavings from the spot indicated by the red arrow.
A quick clean and re-lube after shaving removal returned my iTP A3 to normal operation.
I hope this 'sheds a bit of light' on the issue and helps fellow iTP/Maratec owners. :thumbsup:
I have a SS iTP A3 Eos Upgrade Edition that suffers from the same issue I see all over this forum afflicting the iTP and Maratec offerings.
Problem:
iTP and Maratec lights won't turn off, won't turn on, drain batteries, etc....
One Man's Fix:
Remove miniscule metal shavings from head of light.
The light in question:
The offender:
Right where the light engine meets the head, very tiny metal shavings lodge in the space between the LE and the threads. This shorts out the circuit, causing erratic operation and battery drain.
I took a sewing needle and chased the threads, as well as removing a couple of small brass/bronze/copper shavings from the spot indicated by the red arrow.
A quick clean and re-lube after shaving removal returned my iTP A3 to normal operation.
I hope this 'sheds a bit of light' on the issue and helps fellow iTP/Maratec owners. :thumbsup:
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