I got an SK module and installed it on my MRV. It failed to function properly. I would have to play with the SK switch to get anything out of the light. Mostly it just would not turn on. I returned it and got another (thanks for the help Matt). Unfortunately it too has problems. This is my note to Jeff at Battery Junction.
"When I installed the new SK module I could not turn the light on. As you told me that you would test the unit before you sent it out, I thought that there must be something wrong with my MRV.. This MRV is th non-digital version. I think it was an SE, the upgrade with a rated 255 lumens. I cleaned the threads well and nothing. I checked that the main switch was working by checking voltage at the center of the black plastic part that screws into the top of the battery tube, and the threads. I saw the correct voltage. I wondered if the center pad on the plastic disk was making contact with the center conductor on the module. I managed to drop one of these super magnets that I use for spacers in charging certain cells into the battery tube side of the module and center it over the center conductor. I then screwed the battery tub into the module. Sure enough it works. I don't think that this is a good long term solution. I am concerned that the magnet might be too thick and is stressing the components. There is also the possibility that the magnet could be dislodged and the light would fail at a critical moment. My question for you I, have you ever seen this problem before, and what is a good long term solution? Is there, perhaps a different plastic separator for the top of the battery tube that might have a longer post on it?"
Has anyone else had problems with the SK module functioning on any older versions of the MRV. Any thoughts on what I might try to fix it? My MRV is about a year or so old. It was the version with the high output (I believe 255 lumen) engine just before the digital engine.
Phil
Phil
"When I installed the new SK module I could not turn the light on. As you told me that you would test the unit before you sent it out, I thought that there must be something wrong with my MRV.. This MRV is th non-digital version. I think it was an SE, the upgrade with a rated 255 lumens. I cleaned the threads well and nothing. I checked that the main switch was working by checking voltage at the center of the black plastic part that screws into the top of the battery tube, and the threads. I saw the correct voltage. I wondered if the center pad on the plastic disk was making contact with the center conductor on the module. I managed to drop one of these super magnets that I use for spacers in charging certain cells into the battery tube side of the module and center it over the center conductor. I then screwed the battery tub into the module. Sure enough it works. I don't think that this is a good long term solution. I am concerned that the magnet might be too thick and is stressing the components. There is also the possibility that the magnet could be dislodged and the light would fail at a critical moment. My question for you I, have you ever seen this problem before, and what is a good long term solution? Is there, perhaps a different plastic separator for the top of the battery tube that might have a longer post on it?"
Has anyone else had problems with the SK module functioning on any older versions of the MRV. Any thoughts on what I might try to fix it? My MRV is about a year or so old. It was the version with the high output (I believe 255 lumen) engine just before the digital engine.
Phil
Phil
