Pacific doesn't function

[22hornet]

Today I received two Peaks:
Kilimanjaro 1LED HP
Pacific with additional 1AA and 2AAA bodies.

At first the Pacific didn't function.
Then it functioned properly for a short while (wow, nice output:sold:) but afterwards it dimmed (fresh batteries and I tried several).
It went out. Went back on but very dim, and out again.
I cleaned the threads and stuff like that, but it didn't help.

What could this be?

Kind regards and thanks for your insight,
Joris

PS: I will have to send it back to the dealer in Germany, I fear??
btw: the Kilimanjaro works adorably.:sold:

 

[jburgett]

I suggest you check the spring-loaded battery contact at the bottom of the battery tube. I have found that it can cause intermittent contact in some cases. You can pull on the "plunger" and the spring will pop out along with the contact. I cleaned all of the black grease out of it, and I am using "White Lightning" wax-based bicycle chain lube instead. I also use this lube on the threads.

This has improved the electrical connection on all 5 of my Peak lights. It also works much better on Peak's momentary pushbuttons, which you can use in place of the keychain attachment.

Good luck!

 

[22hornet]

Thanks for the reply, but it doesn't work. The light remains either dim, or no light at all.
The same with the three bodies.

This is really sad.

Joris

 

[jburgett]

I'm sorry to hear that.

Peak has excellent customer support, but in your location it may be more difficult. I suppose it depends upon your local dealer.

I have heard Peak recommend cleaning the ends of the batteries, and they have started selling a contact cleaner pen on their website. I suspect you could do the same thing with an alcohol wipe.