RC-N3-Battery Rattle-

[alfreddajero]

Im digging this light so far...have the Q5 version from shiningbeam, i guess the only qualms i have with the light is that the first cell rattles when its in 2AA format, so i did a quick fix for it since it was bothering me for a week now. All you need is two o-rings for this fix.....

You can see how big the gap is when the first cell is placed in the tube.....

I used two o-rings, i put one in front of the battery and one towards the end, i dont know the diameter of them, i just used what i had.

Now it looks much better when you put it into the tube......fills in the gap nicely.

 

[TONY M]

Good thinking Alfred!
I taped some paper around mine to bulk up the diameter but this is far better!
Thanks.

 

[alfreddajero]

Yes it was annoying....so i wanted something really simple.....going to go to Lowes today to see if i can find pvc tube that i can cut down and drop in there and fit the AA batt as well.

 

[TONY M]

I think the O-Rings are 16mm (or very close).

 

[alfreddajero]

thanks for that info....i just used what i had around...lol...glad it worked for now....looking for some permanent like a drop in tube when i use this config.

 

[LG&M]

Nice idea. I have this light on the way what are your thoughts on it overall?

 

[lightbug]

Great idea alfreddajero.

 

[TONY M]

Nice idea. I have this light on the way what are your thoughts on it overall?

I have 2 P4's, they are great and the Q5 is even better. You'll be pleased I reckon.

 

[alfreddajero]

Its a very nice light indeed.....bright as hell and uses two batt configurations as well......this fix works for both alkaline and rechargeable cells as well.

 

[Niconical]

....the first cell rattles when its in 2AA format....

Would wrapping some electrical tape around the battery also be an acceptable solution for this, or should I not do that? I'm sure the electrical tape is fine in terms of any heat from the battery, but maybe there is something I haven't though of?

 

[alfreddajero]

Yes it will be fine...its more like whatever works for you or have lying around....i went this route because i like to change out batteries or charge them.

 

[gokusay99]

Nice mod !!! :twothumbs Thanks !!! I can't wait for my o-rings :laughing:

 

[Gunner12]

That's a pretty big gap.

I'd just use paper because that is easily available and could be helpful for taking notes(wait just a sec, I have to get some paper from my light).

 

[alfreddajero]

lol, that is funny, if the gap wasnt there then the cr123 wouldnt have room at all to fit.