Ran My Quark 123 Through The Wash...[UPDATE: 47'S CUSTOMER SUPPORT IS AWESOME]

Just discovered that I ran my keys through the wash, doh!

On the bright side though, this means I need/get to buy a new keychain light?

Recommendations?

I was just looking at the Olight I1 EOS on shiningbeam. Is that a good choice?

I was thinking about maybe trying a cr2 light, but I already have all these cr123's.

Update: I contacted 47's customer support and they offered to repair the light even though it was no longer under warranty.

Sweet!

So it didn't survive? I read of a couple Preons that have survived the wash. Can you send it in as a warranty repair?

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As long as the threads were properly lubed and o-rings maintained, I don't see a reason to replace it.

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reppans said:

Can you send it in as a warranty repair?

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:huh2: Where does it say you can wash it in the warranty details?

Norm

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If it's even permanently broken, I'd get another quark, since they are so lego-able.

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Olight's i3 is okay, though the Quark 123's a more durable light imho. strange that your light didnt survive the trip in the washing machine. My Quark AA's survived lots of dunks including snorkeling.

Norm said:

:huh2: Where does it say you can wash it in the warranty details?

Norm

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Well the light is IPX-8 rated, and although I know the washing machine is dynamic test, it doesn't seem to be so severe. Finally if FourSevens customer service is really that good, then they might help the guy out.

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?243448-Flashlight-in-the-washing-machine

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Did you wash out the anodizing?

I sent my Preon 2 through the washing machine. It failed to turn on after that. I thought it is dead until I changed out the batteries. Have you tried changing a new set of batteries? Could be the battery being damaged after all the spinning and tumbling inside.

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I have ran my mini 123 ti through the wash more times than I can count, then again I lubricate and maintain the o-rings so I dont have to worry about water intrusion.

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mossyoak said:

I have ran my mini 123 ti through the wash more times than I can count, then again I lubricate and maintain the o-rings so I dont have to worry about water intrusion.

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Well laaaaah di dah. I guess I have been bad about maintaining my quark.

I tried a different battery, no luck.

The anodizing looks fine.

So any other options I should be looking at for a new light?

Thanks for all the replies!

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I discovered that my machine has a setting especially for cleaning my luminaries. Only naturally it's called "Light Wash".

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I'll have one of the new Nightcore SENS lights waiting in my mailbox when I get home, but I can't comment first hand till then. I got the AA, but you have your choice of CR123 and CR2 as well.

I would not give up on it yet, though. Try opening it up, setting it on a sunny window ledge for a few days and then trying it again. Water may be shorting something inside, and take a good while to dry out. Or, it could be a gonner.

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Hondo said:

I'll have one of the new Nightcore SENS lights waiting in my mailbox when I get home, but I can't comment first hand till then. I got the AA, but you have your choice of CR123 and CR2 as well.

I would not give up on it yet, though. Try opening it up, setting it on a sunny window ledge for a few days and then trying it again. Water may be shorting something inside, and take a good while to dry out. Or, it could be a gonner.

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Thanks for keeping hope alive!

Also, that nitecore looks awesome, both in its features and its price. That ADT thing looks neato.

Much appreciated!

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I accidentally washed my Quark 123 S2 and I let it dry out for a 3 days. Then I cleaned the threads and put more lube on. It works fine now.

Perhaps it will work for you too.

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roadkill1109 said:

Olight's i3 is okay, though the Quark 123's a more durable light imho. strange that your light didnt survive the trip in the washing machine. My Quark AA's survived lots of dunks including snorkeling.

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Same here with my Quark 123. First time it happened I checked the light inside and out and no water ever got past the O-rings.

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Guess I had bad luck, or haven't been caring for my quark properly.

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I would at least contact 4Sevens and ask. This thread (Post #4) gives me great confidence as to their backup of their products.

And who knows, maybe if it survives or they replace it, your situation will give enthusiasts even more faith in them, which of course is a big positive for 4Sevens. They may welcome this sort of publicity.

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Thanks, good call. Can't hurt to ask right?

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Well, aside from the possibility of warranty coverage (which I agree you should definitely pursue, or at least try), I say give the i1 a shot. I've been carrying an i3 for months and it's really great. Simple, dependable and quite durable. I imagine the i1 to be of similar quality, just a whole lot brighter. I've been wanting to try one myself but I'm gonna try the T10 first (on its way).

In any event, good luck in getting an EDC light up and running!

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Thanks for the vote for the i series. They definitely look nice.

Anyone have any experience with cr2 keychain lights?