EverLED Problem in PT20 & PT40?????

MSaxatilus · Aug 20, 2003

I recently acquired a EverLED to use in my PT 20 or PT 40. However, the light simply does not light up in either light. I swapped out the existing bulb in a Mag 2D and the EverLED unit works fine in that, but for some strange reason, I can't get the PT to fire it up.

My PTs are older models (+-3 years old or so). Has anyone else had a problem with older PT Models and EverLED compatability???

Roy · Aug 20, 2003

Check the polarity of your lights!!!! Evidently some lights are wired backwards, which is no big deal with an incadesent bulb. Hope you haven't blown the EverLED!

Pi_is_blue · Aug 20, 2003

Doesn't the newest model of EverLED have reverse polarity protection?

IlluminatingBikr · Aug 20, 2003

Pi_is_blue,

Yes I believe they do, but I don't think that means they work with reverse polarity. I think it just means it won't totally ruin the EverLED. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/icon23.gif

Pi_is_blue · Aug 20, 2003

That's what I thought. In that case, couldn't you just switch the batteries in the Tec 20/40 (- to + and + to -) to get it to work?

MSaxatilus · Aug 20, 2003

Well that sounds kindof risky, any other way I can figure that out without ruining the EverLED?

Roy · Aug 20, 2003

Remove the bulb and use a volt meter (multimeter) to check the polarity at the socket. The outside of the socket should be negative and the center (base) should be positive.

MSaxatilus · Aug 20, 2003

Roy,

Thanks. I'll give it a shot tonight. If the polarity is reversed and I blew up my new EverLED, I'll be.... well mad.

MSax

Charles Bradshaw · Aug 20, 2003

Important note: IF you put the everled in the Mag after you had it in the Tec 20 and Tec 40, it has the reverse polarity protection. All bets are off, if you put it in the Mag first.

Charles Bradshaw · Aug 20, 2003

Another Note: IF you are attempting to use NiCad or NiMH in thoe Princeton Tec lights, THAT might be the problem - battery contact strip in bottom of light body (thoughtless engineers).

EverLED Problem in PT20 & PT40?????

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