AMD64Blondie
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Quick question: I just got my new Preon 2 Titanium(fresh from the mailbox),and I'm wondering how do you switch between levels? (low/medium/high)
Thanks,Mike
Thanks,Mike
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Click the light on, then 'soft press' the edge of the switch so it does not click, this cycles through the levels (the manual is in the bottom of the box hidden under the packing insert).
Got my Preon II Ti a week ago, love it 😉 enjoy!
Olef
i used some fine rubbing compound for mobile phone displays on the threads of my preon. it took some hours, but now the threads are perfectly smooth.
I did the same on my brothers preon1 ti, only i used turtle-wax heavy duty car rubbing on it, (only rubbing compound i got left) and it turned out pretty smooth after 15 min.
My new Preon 2 makes a slight whine on low; but a very annoying whine on medium. I can easily hear it from 2 or 3 feet away.
(High mode is silent.)
A bit disapointing after waiting so long for it.
I will ask for an exchange.
Otherwise the kit is very nice, and I think the form factor is great.
Lite_me
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My opinion....? If you really like the light, just live with it. Many, if not most of them do this. My Preon 2 does it too. (But I had to go ask my wife, cause I really have to listen hard and actually have a hard time hearing it at all.) My LiteFlux LF2XT is even louder, I have an easier time hearing this one, but it's still one of, if not my favorite/ most used light.
Should you return your Preon, chances are that the replacement will whine also. Your hearing is just keen in this area. And it's not just the Preons that do this. Many of these newer multi-mode LED lights do this. It actually is considered, 'normal'. 🙂
I got a Preon 2 Ti the other day also, I also have the same sticky clicky problem others
have mentioned.
On the whole though I love it, especially the output!! 160lm from a penlight lol, its amazing... with a big usefull hotspot and all...
have mentioned.
On the whole though I love it, especially the output!! 160lm from a penlight lol, its amazing... with a big usefull hotspot and all...
My medium level has a "warble" to it. Its a kind of an unsteadiness to the brightness, sort of a random pulsing. Its not a contact flicker I don't think. The low and high are rock steady. I may live with it for a while, med is the least used level and you don't actually notice it if you are moving around outside. Its noticeable if you are using it to read or white wall hunting.
My impressions of the Preon...
Preon 1 Ti
-very nice finish, but too smooth and tight for me to use as a twistie
-the clicky I ordered with it works well and feels solid although time will tell
-whine on low and med
-clicky is kind of loud when clicking
Preon Red kit
-grippy enough to use as a twisty, but I still prefer the clicky
-clicky is very loud when clicking and has some slop in the metal cap
-no whine on any modes
-slightly brighter than the Ti when using 1xAAA
-very lightweight
I don't think any of the clickies I have feel "gritty", but I kind of think the lights would have been better if they had forgone the metal cap. And a memory mode would have been good. But overall, these Preons are a great deal considering the prices. It's nice to see some 2xAAA lights hitting the market. Now if only someone would make a side-by-side configuration...
Preon 1 Ti
-very nice finish, but too smooth and tight for me to use as a twistie
-the clicky I ordered with it works well and feels solid although time will tell
-whine on low and med
-clicky is kind of loud when clicking
Preon Red kit
-grippy enough to use as a twisty, but I still prefer the clicky
-clicky is very loud when clicking and has some slop in the metal cap
-no whine on any modes
-slightly brighter than the Ti when using 1xAAA
-very lightweight
I don't think any of the clickies I have feel "gritty", but I kind of think the lights would have been better if they had forgone the metal cap. And a memory mode would have been good. But overall, these Preons are a great deal considering the prices. It's nice to see some 2xAAA lights hitting the market. Now if only someone would make a side-by-side configuration...
Last night I needed a headlight and my headlight was out in the truck. I had received a headband from 4/7s with a prism kit. It was handy so I stuck my Preon2 in the headband and used it. It fit much better than the Quarks do in the headband and what a great headlight it made. Did my job then spent some time playing with the Preon as a headlight. Man this thing worked great. It is so light that you hardly knew it was there. Then I converted it to a Preon1 and it disappeared on my head. I could hardly tell that I had more than the headband on. I put the CLICKY on it and it is perfect for a headlight. If you haven't tried it, do so. I think you will be blown away, I was!
Jim
Jim
PeaceOfMind
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Yes! I have this problem as well. I had mentioned it over in the 4Sevens forum on CPFMP, but it doesn't seem like many people have had this problem (or maybe most people didn't try the keyring attachment).
The hole in my keyring ring is too small to fit properly onto the body. It gets partially stuck on the threads and won't make it past the groove that holds the oring (with the oring off of course).
I also have the blue kit.
travelinman
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I agree! The Nite-Ize headlamp headband also works great with both the Preon II and the I. You really don't know the Preon I is there even though it's not as small and light as the zebralight.
I got my headband here in Canada at Mountain Equipment Coop for about $5.
I got my headband here in Canada at Mountain Equipment Coop for about $5.
spoonrobot
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The keyring that came with my red kit also had the same problem. I used a triangular file to run around the inside of the ring and opened it up enough to fit.
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I found the ring very tight, but I was able to push it on using the pocket clip to push it on. I do wish the loop for attachment to the key ring were a bit larger, though. It's so small it can't turn on the key ring.
spoonrobot
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I think you're supposed to put a small split ring into the loop on the keyring ring on the light and then attach the light to your keyring with that small split ring.
adrianmariano
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Ah. Well, if that's what you're supposed to do then they ought to supply the small split ring, as I don't happen to have any lying around. Where would you get these?
MikeF
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Depends on where you live if you can find them locally or not. Fishing supply stores are a great source for small split rings. I've gotten them at a local Bass Pro store and online at Cabellas.com. Some well equipped hardware stores will have them also.
There is no bothersome inductor whine with my new favorite light..
"Titanium Innovations Illuminati"; using the same LED as Preon.
(Ordered after Preon; and received before, with no multiple delays).
compasillo
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There's no whine at all in my two Preon 1 (red & black)
and they arrived quickly once I placed the order (as many other orders from 4Sevens),
whereas I'm still waiting for the illuminati since Nov-15 !!!! :sick2:
Reply from 4sevens:
"Thanks for contacting us. The whine you are noticing is the standard
"inductor whine" present with all high-end LEDs; if it were possible
to get you a light without this, we would be more than happy to
exchange that for you, but this is present on all the Preon lights."
If this whine is standard on all "High End" LED'S how come your two do not have it; nor does my Illuminati? (Or other lights I have ordered). I have shown my Preon to a number of people and all that agree whine is quite loud. No point in replacing it or ordering another Preon if this is "Standard".
4sevens
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sgee, send it in. we'll get it replace for you.
david
david
