Should I return this LS?

[fasteddie]

One of the LS1 whites I purchased has the unlocked bezel bug. That is, I can unscrew the lens bezel because the threads weren't glued/locked/loctited. It's kind of cool to be able to open it up, take it apart, see how its put together. But am I in danger of damaging the light? Should I return it to be sealed shut?

I'd like to hear your valued opinions, and also the deciding vote, to be cast by Peter Gransee if he wouldn't mind.

 

[this_is_nascar]

I think it's pretty much your call. You can either leave it be or fix it yourself with some locktite or send it back.

Personally, I would leave it be, since it does not affect the operation of the light.

 

[McGizmo]

Ed,

If youever scratch the Optics, you can replace them, Yes?

If you get condensation in the front end, you can open it up and let it dry out. I think you were lucky to get one without the loc-tite.

 

[jmm]

Ed - I think you should sell it to me! I've been wanting to see what's in mine soooo bad, but it doesn't want to come apart easily, and I don't want to hurt it.

John

 

[fasteddie]

jmm, I really want an LS HD first in amber. The one I received didn't work. If you have one, I'm sure we can work something out.

The rest of you - If there are so many advantages to having a pop-top LS, why do they loctite them closed?

 

[Chris M.]

If there are so many advantages to having a pop-top LS, why do they loctite them closed?

For improved waterproofing, and also to stop other companies from having an easy way to see how it works and how it`s constructed.

(I`d love to be able to see inside mine too

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Hey, the smileys changed! They`re the same as the SFDB now....