Hi Everyone;
I just want to relate an experience i've had with my TN31. You may or may not have experienced this, and this thread is meant to be IN NO WAY denigrating to the TN31, or Thrunite. I do use it fairly often and love what its capable of!!
Recently, there was a period of time where it sat idle for a period of about three months, and with Eagletac 2500mah cells that were about 90% charged. I normally store any electronic switched lights with head or tailcap ( whatever works for that particular light ) locked out. But this time due entirely to me forgetting to lock out the TN31's head, after that three months, it was dead. Ring was on standby and switch was off, but light not locked out. Remember, this is all my doing.
After checking into batteries and the hot side of cells, i learnt how to 'reset' the cell protection, but alas, all three showed less than 1.7v on my DMM, so erring on the side of caution, three new cells were procured and the old ones were disposed of in the correct manner.
As several highly regarded and experienced reviewers have stated, 'dont forget to store em locked out, or even remove cells when not using'.
I hope this saves someone the unnecessary cost of replacing cells, or, heaven forbid, something irreplacable.
Best wishes;
Mike.
I just want to relate an experience i've had with my TN31. You may or may not have experienced this, and this thread is meant to be IN NO WAY denigrating to the TN31, or Thrunite. I do use it fairly often and love what its capable of!!
Recently, there was a period of time where it sat idle for a period of about three months, and with Eagletac 2500mah cells that were about 90% charged. I normally store any electronic switched lights with head or tailcap ( whatever works for that particular light ) locked out. But this time due entirely to me forgetting to lock out the TN31's head, after that three months, it was dead. Ring was on standby and switch was off, but light not locked out. Remember, this is all my doing.
After checking into batteries and the hot side of cells, i learnt how to 'reset' the cell protection, but alas, all three showed less than 1.7v on my DMM, so erring on the side of caution, three new cells were procured and the old ones were disposed of in the correct manner.
As several highly regarded and experienced reviewers have stated, 'dont forget to store em locked out, or even remove cells when not using'.
I hope this saves someone the unnecessary cost of replacing cells, or, heaven forbid, something irreplacable.
Best wishes;
Mike.