PH50 disassembled

[Team Member]

My PH50 have lately been showing a rater aweful beam, The lamp has been off center in the reflektor.

The only way to fix this was either to send it back or fix it by myself..

Guess what happened :thinking:



Take a steady grip and turn the head loose... You need tools or large muscels..

Remove head and it will look like this..

Take away the reflektor..

The lamp is fixed with two metalbars..

Here you can see the 3 small screws that helps you to center the bulb in the reflektor.

And if someone has ever wonder what kind of bulb is inside...

Be aware that this is not for everyone to do. If you have any hesitation about taking your Polarion apart don´t do it... This will probably make any guarantee vanish in thin air..

 

[Cigarman]

Want.....reflector....now!

 

[dudemar]

Very cool TeamMember, very informative post.:twothumbs

 

[Daniel_sk]

Thanks for the pictures.
The reflector looks a bit fragile...?

 

[Patriot]

Good Thread TM!

When you stated that the head "looked like this" were you refering to the reflector that appeared to be canted or just saying....'have a look at the assembly?' I was just curious since the adjustment screws only move the bulb holder while the head positions the reflector.

Did you get the beam corrected to your satisfaction?


Thanks for your great pics and play by play. :twothumbs

 

[CajunJosh]

Anyone know what kinda oil they use on these to lubricate the o-rings?

 

[dudemar]

It uses silicone grease, NyoGel is a great brand. The 760G viscosity works great! The stuff's availabe at Light Hound for a reasonable price. I bought a tiny 25g tube over 2 years ago and I still have plenty left over! Great stuff!

 

[Team Member]

Good Thread TM!

When you stated that the head "looked like this" were you refering to the reflector that appeared to be canted or just saying....'have a look at the assembly?' I was just curious since the adjustment screws only move the bulb holder while the head positions the reflector.

Did you get the beam corrected to your satisfaction?


Thanks for your great pics and play by play. :twothumbs

...have a look at the assembly... is the answer to your Q Patriot.

And yes, the beam is actually more centerd now than it was when I got it. When I took it apart all 3 screws where very loose and the lamp assembly had moved so far to one side that it touched the reflektor.

I had to test it last night and now I think that it lightens up my neighbors house better at 650m..

 

[Patriot]

...have a look at the assembly... is the answer to your Q Patriot.

And yes, the beam is actually more centerd now than it was when I got it. When I took it apart all 3 screws where very loose and the lamp assembly had moved so far to one side that it touched the reflektor.

I had to test it last night and now I think that it lightens up my neighbors house better at 650m..

Great! I'm glad that you got it resolved. I guess a 1/4 drop of Loctite 242 would help to keep those screws snug.

On second thought, do those adjustment screws thread into plastic or metal?

 

[Team Member]

Great! I'm glad that you got it resolved. I guess a 1/4 drop of Loctite 242 would help to keep those screws snug.

On second thought, do those adjustment screws thread into plastic or metal?

Sorry but no. I don´t think that you, me or anyone else should use Loctite on those screws. They felt a bit weak and I would hate to break them.

And I guess that the threads were made in metal...


Loctite should be used with cautious. I´ve seen to many things destroyed with Loctite.

But it works well on armoured vehicels...:naughty:

 

[Patriot]

As you know, Loctite comes in many different formulas and I'm sure that one of them would be ideal for gently retaining some small screws. I've use it over the years on everything from automotive and competition firearms to racing bicycles and RC aircraft and never had any problem with it. I am aware that it softens plastics so I'm careful not to use it in that application. Hopefully with the correct tightening yours won't loosen up again either.