Inova T3 ? blown bulb HELP!!

Generic · Jan 8, 2007

Newbie here, so please go easy!

Got a T3 a few weeks ago and decided last night to see if my Rechargeable RCR123A batteries would make it work.

In retrospect probably not a good idea!

It didnt work, and when I put the original batteries in it still wouldnt work.
Have I blown the bulb, and if so can it be replaced?

Many thanks guys....

iced_theater · Jan 8, 2007

Nope....call Inova, I believe they have a lifetime warranty on their lights.....Just to be sure though, you put the batteries in the right way though right, with the button top going towards the tailcap?

Generic · Jan 8, 2007

No - definately put them in the right way round!

lukestephens777 · Jan 8, 2007

I don't think the Inova T3 is designed for normal Rechargeable RCR123's. The combined voltage 3.7 v x 2 could have blown the circuit or led. Just a thought. I believe (correct me if im wrong) but the T3 is only designed for 3.0v primaries not 3.7 - 4.2 v RCR123's.

Outdoors Fanatic · Jan 8, 2007

Inova's are designed to run at 6.0v not 8.4v. Their warrant should not cover user negligence.
It's like calling Ford: - "Hey, I've filled my truck with methanol fuel, its engine is behaving weirdly now...".

I'm very sorry for your loss.

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