ElKabong
Newly Enlightened
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- Dec 19, 2005
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Hopefully this is not a FAQ. Did a search and didn't see it.
I have a Streamlight Stinger that I thought needed a new battery. I thought the battery died kind of early (significantly before the hundreds of charges advertised). It's been laying around while I got around to ordering a new battery. Tonight it occurred to me to try the replacement bulb in the tail cap (duh) but I found the charger didn't seem to want to charge it. If I wiggle it around in the cradle LED might blink intermittently but that's it.
Poked at it with a multimeter and the bulb is okay. The battery allows current through (almost completely discharged though). But I don't get continuity between the two charging connectors. I made sure they were tight, but if I fiddle with the probes I only occasionally get momentary continuity. AFAIK there isn't circuitry in the flashlight body, but there is in the cradle (is that right?). So if that is the case it seems like the flashlight body has a problem.
So now I'm wondering if I need to get the flashlight repaired as well as a new battery. Does any one have any experience with this (possible) failure mode?
Thanks!
-EK!
I have a Streamlight Stinger that I thought needed a new battery. I thought the battery died kind of early (significantly before the hundreds of charges advertised). It's been laying around while I got around to ordering a new battery. Tonight it occurred to me to try the replacement bulb in the tail cap (duh) but I found the charger didn't seem to want to charge it. If I wiggle it around in the cradle LED might blink intermittently but that's it.
Poked at it with a multimeter and the bulb is okay. The battery allows current through (almost completely discharged though). But I don't get continuity between the two charging connectors. I made sure they were tight, but if I fiddle with the probes I only occasionally get momentary continuity. AFAIK there isn't circuitry in the flashlight body, but there is in the cradle (is that right?). So if that is the case it seems like the flashlight body has a problem.
So now I'm wondering if I need to get the flashlight repaired as well as a new battery. Does any one have any experience with this (possible) failure mode?
Thanks!
-EK!