ORACLE 24W HID Flashlight

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Just wanted to add a tidbit about customer service: I just called them to return it. They are sending me a return label, so I won't have to pay for shipping and they will take it back for a full refund (including shipping). They didn't give me any trouble, either. At least they have great customer service. So, I have confidence in purchasing the AC version later on.
 
Same here, no issues on the return. He indicates about two weeks until being able to ship out the new AC versions.
 
gchronis said:
Just wanted to add a tidbit about customer service: I just called them to return it. They are sending me a return label, so I won't have to pay for shipping and they will take it back for a full refund (including shipping). They didn't give me any trouble, either. At least they have great customer service. So, I have confidence in purchasing the AC version later on.
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I just got off the phone with them and was told I would have to pay for the shipping back to them. The only way they would pay for return shipping is for a replacement, no free shipping for a refund.
Do you remember who you spoke with ?
 
I was emailing Justin and am getting the AC replacement so I guess that's why the free return shipping for me.
 
So aside from the AC replacement is anyone feeling that they'd rather of just saved their money?

I ordered one and it hasn't arrived but things look a bit dissapointing so far. I'm hoping that runtimes are at least 70+ mins. Anything less then I'd rather spend the extra money on something who's specs/stats match real life figures.

I'll let you know how mine ends up.
 
What a coincidence! It just arrived UPS to my door seconds ago.

I'll run a full charge tomorrow and test run times.
 
dabadboy said:
I'm hoping that runtimes are at least 70+ mins. Anything less then I'd rather spend the extra money on something who's specs/stats match real life figures.
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Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but a 24W HID will never run 70+ mins off of 3 x 18650 2400mah cell pack. The best lights typically see about 60 mins but 50-55 is more common as in the case of the WE Boxer.
 
I got mine monday & called because it had no manual/pamphlet/booklet for any type of instructions(not that its rocket science).So I asked the guy about using the light & he said " Turn the battery to the ON position tilll the 3 little lights die out then put it on charge & you will be fine, but dont leave it on in excess of 24 hrs. The 3 little lights should go off in about an hour."

Well it took 6 hours for them 3 little lights to die out, then I left it on charge for about 12 hrs. Put the battery in and turned it on ( I read somewhere that depressing the button & holding it for a few seconds was the best way so thats what I did-- & I used it 3 times for about 10 minutes each without recharging between each.

Well this morning I decided to try depressing the on/off button quickly and it turned on and stayed on for about 2 minutes then sut off, wouldnt come back on. Took the battery out & switched it to on and no 3 little lights.

Any body got any ideas on why it shut off after such a short time & should it be discharged so soon? any imput would be appreciated!!

K
 
CERVELO said:
I got mine monday & called because it had no manual/pamphlet/booklet for any type of instructions(not that its rocket science).So I asked the guy about using the light & he said " Turn the battery to the ON position tilll the 3 little lights die out then put it on charge & you will be fine, but dont leave it on in excess of 24 hrs. The 3 little lights should go off in about an hour."

K
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Hi Cervelo,

In my first post, I mentioned this flashlight doesn't come with instructions.

You also lost me when you mention having to turn the back-up LED's on and waiting for them to die out before charging. The LED backup is for when you're in the field using the flashlight and primary battery power is below the minimal level to power the HID components. If lighting is still required, you'd then be able to remove the battery and switch on the 3 LED's as a backup. When not required, the LED switch should always remain "OFF", especially when the pack is installed into the flashlight body.

As for runtime, 40 minutes is the maxium you'll get if turned on and left on and if the flashlight can remain cool enough. As with any HID flashlight, turning it on and off will impact total runtime. The AC version will yield a maximum runtime of 60 minutes and the most you can expect out of 3x 18650's if fully charged to 12.6 volts.
 
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larryk said:
I just got off the phone with them and was told I would have to pay for the shipping back to them. The only way they would pay for return shipping is for a replacement, no free shipping for a refund.
Do you remember who you spoke with ?
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Some lady, don't remember her name. She did indeed send me a shipping label and I requested a refund. She said it was going to be ok. I hope they don't send me a new one. I'd like to wait and see what the new one is like, first.
 
I just received mine today & quite disappointed with QC, it got a lot of dinks on the bezel more like scratch marks and the aluminium can be seen. I'm in Singapore, so it will be too costly to send it back to CA.
:mecry:
 
lightfet said:
I just received mine today & quite disappointed with QC, it got a lot of dinks on the bezel more like scratch marks and the aluminium can be seen. I'm in Singapore, so it will be too costly to send it back to CA.
:mecry:
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Sorry to hear that lightfet. It's a bummer when you spend money and get less that what was expected. 🙁

Perhaps you could take pictures and sent them to the seller in an attempt to get your shipping reimbursed.
 
lightfet said:
I just received mine today & quite disappointed with QC, it got a lot of dinks on the bezel more like scratch marks and the aluminium can be seen. I'm in Singapore, so it will be too costly to send it back to CA.
:mecry:
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Other than the scratch marks on the bezel, (mine is scratched also) does yours perform properly ?
 
Hi folks,

I was just on Advanced Automotive Concept's website and noticed they updated their flashlight page. The Oracle 24w is now advertised as 4200k color temperature and available in black or silver color. I assume this means the new stock is in? Has anyone received the new A/C 4200k version yet ? I'd love to see beam shots.

http://www.automotivelightstore.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=364
 
I don't get why they advertise it as "110 minute runtime." From testing, this light gets a max of about 65 minutes.
 
larryk said:
Anyone receive info on the AC version yet ?
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Hi Larry,

This is a quote from Justin from Advanced Automotive Concepts regarding the upgraded 24w and 35w HID flashlights. I received it from him on March 23rd.


"Richie, the AC version will be available this week as well as the 35W version with Silver housing and 4200K bulb 🙂

I will contact you as soon as I can begin shipping.

For the 35W I can fwd you a private link for CPF members to get it at a reduced price!"
 
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