Charon
Newly Enlightened
A little background, I have carried a Novatac 120P for a long time. And a few months ago it started acting funny. And was very unreliable. This was unacceptable as I used at as a EDC and when I would go to use it I would grab it from my belt and turn it on, sometimes it would work, sometimes it would not, and other times it would pulse randomly. And some many failed emails with no response to novatac I still need a replacement
So, after some reading I find out new Novatac's are not made to the same quality. Either not made in USA or hearing of others having issues. Well I really liked my current one when it worked. Had various accessories.
It is serial #20218
I just picked up a second one to replace it, serial #10177 which I believe is an older series 1 120P. The olive on the body is slightly off from the tail cap and battery tube which seems constant with the older versions.
What I did notice though was a gap around the emitter and reflector in the 10177 version, where the 20218(my original) has NO cap between the emitter and reflector.
Now was this normal in the earlier versions?
Is there a guide or timeline on the novatac identifiers so you can properly figure out your version ?
I THINK, (correct me if I am wrong)
10000 series the first batch, has "Novatac EDC 120P" on one side of the body, serial # on the other. Also "www.NovaTac.com" on the tail cap
20000 series has "Novatac" on one side, serial # on the other. And "120P Made in USA" on tail cap
I don't know of any possible identifying features on other novatac 120P series, or when these changes may have happened.
Now I have two 120P lights, my old one (which is well used and beat up bad) but still works sometimes, and the "new"(old) replacement. If I can still somehow get my original fixed that would be nice, but novatac has not responded to any emails. Is there anyone able to fix the board on these or provide troubleshooting on the electronics? I can find my way around a circuit board at least. Seems a shame to have a light that works sometimes, as sometimes it is flawless, but when it starts acting up I have to unscrew the battery tube, tighten it again. Then it works.
Or just swap all the good parts on my old one over the the new olive 120P titanium bezel, lense, and what appears to be a much "tighter" reflector onto the older-ish model. Which is BTW very minty. Sorry to the collectors as I will probably scuff it up really bad in a short time now with daily use. Also I would like to do a emitter upgrade which I never got around to on my old 120P
Also there is a large mix of threads on emitter upgrades for the 120P is there any consensus as to which one is the preferred upgrade or a comparison of available emitter upgrades that would work in the 120P?
Attached is a photo comparison of the two reflectors and the emittors. Any thoughts or information on any of the above would be great. I could say this is all a little excessive for a flashlight but I know I am in the right place
So, after some reading I find out new Novatac's are not made to the same quality. Either not made in USA or hearing of others having issues. Well I really liked my current one when it worked. Had various accessories.
It is serial #20218
I just picked up a second one to replace it, serial #10177 which I believe is an older series 1 120P. The olive on the body is slightly off from the tail cap and battery tube which seems constant with the older versions.
What I did notice though was a gap around the emitter and reflector in the 10177 version, where the 20218(my original) has NO cap between the emitter and reflector.
Now was this normal in the earlier versions?
Is there a guide or timeline on the novatac identifiers so you can properly figure out your version ?
I THINK, (correct me if I am wrong)
10000 series the first batch, has "Novatac EDC 120P" on one side of the body, serial # on the other. Also "www.NovaTac.com" on the tail cap
20000 series has "Novatac" on one side, serial # on the other. And "120P Made in USA" on tail cap
I don't know of any possible identifying features on other novatac 120P series, or when these changes may have happened.
Now I have two 120P lights, my old one (which is well used and beat up bad) but still works sometimes, and the "new"(old) replacement. If I can still somehow get my original fixed that would be nice, but novatac has not responded to any emails. Is there anyone able to fix the board on these or provide troubleshooting on the electronics? I can find my way around a circuit board at least. Seems a shame to have a light that works sometimes, as sometimes it is flawless, but when it starts acting up I have to unscrew the battery tube, tighten it again. Then it works.
Or just swap all the good parts on my old one over the the new olive 120P titanium bezel, lense, and what appears to be a much "tighter" reflector onto the older-ish model. Which is BTW very minty. Sorry to the collectors as I will probably scuff it up really bad in a short time now with daily use. Also I would like to do a emitter upgrade which I never got around to on my old 120P
Also there is a large mix of threads on emitter upgrades for the 120P is there any consensus as to which one is the preferred upgrade or a comparison of available emitter upgrades that would work in the 120P?
Attached is a photo comparison of the two reflectors and the emittors. Any thoughts or information on any of the above would be great. I could say this is all a little excessive for a flashlight but I know I am in the right place