KL1 question??????

[dtsoll]

I recently purchased a surefire KL1. It is an earlier model that appears to have 3 separate parts which are either threaded or pressed together. It appears the inside piece had a gasket or rubber washer which is partly missing. Looks to me like water could get inside of the head itself. I had thought about putting a small ring of epoxy around the joint where the seal is missing but I don't want to ruin it so I couldn't resell it if I decided to. I guess my question is: Would Surefires warranty cover this?? I'll call them myself on Monday but wanted your thoughts since it's Saturday evening. Thanks for your input!!! Doug /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Size15's]

Calling them is certainly the best way to proceed. I would guess they would have you return it for repair, if that can be done.

Do you plan to take it underwater then?

Al

 

[dtsoll]

Al,
No plans to take it underwater /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif Just buggin me knowing it ain't there. I also need a couple of the plastic wedgies for behind the clip anyway, so, yeah, calling is the really only option. I'm a freak about stuff like this /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif Thanks Al!! Doug

 

[CM]

Try the positive pressure test. Stick it on an E2 body, take the tailcap out, stick the head in a glass of water, stick the other end in your mouth and blow. Bubbles are bad as it shows lack of a seal. Make sure you blow as hard as you can.

CM

 

[dtsoll]

HeHeHe, Cris, is this the greasy lip trick?? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hahaha.gif I would try that but I can definitely see it is missing about half of the seal. I would have been fine if I hadn't noticed it, now I must have it fixed, Yes, I'm a nut, I can't help it!!!! Doug

 

[CM]

I thought black lipstick was in style /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I've seen a few KL1's with what appeared to be a partially missing seal. What happens is that the gasket gets forced into the threads (actually making a tighter seal) while the parts are screwed together. You might have one of these.

CM