Water damaged eagle tac d25a

american · Feb 26, 2013

My ti d25a clicky ran through the washer now i see a few drops of water under the lens in the head i left the head and body tube seperatw for a few days but it didnt dry. It looks totaly sealed. Any ideas?

reppans · Feb 26, 2013

The lens cover unscrews on the 2012 model... not sure about the 2013 though.

Vortus · Feb 26, 2013

On the first ones the top does come off so the lens and reflector can be removed. The point where they separate looks like a groove machined in. Last one before the top of the light.

american · Feb 26, 2013

Sorry guys forgot its a 2013

ragweed · Feb 26, 2013

What the hey..! You should check all your pockets etc.. before putting them in the washer..! I learned my lesson by putting in a pair of pants with Kleenex in the pockets..! What a God awful mess when done!

shelm · Feb 26, 2013

looking at the size (cute!!) of the o-ring grooves and the o-ring imho it is needless to point out that the D25A is not a very water-proof flashlight. in my little tests water droplets entered the threads and the battery compartment but did not enter passed the lens o-ring.

a water-proof flashlight is the Xeno E03

american · Feb 26, 2013

Thats not helping i have a xeno too. What if i turn it on high for a hour and let it get hot will it dry the water or humidify the electronics

reppans · Feb 26, 2013

^^ I was going to suggest that... but it will probably take a several heat and cool cycles to effective evaporate and "pump" the humidity out via air expansion (expulsion) and contraction (vacuum). Can't hurt, give it shot.

american · Feb 26, 2013

Ill try that again

shelm · Feb 27, 2013

guys, don't bet on the IPX-8 rating of THIS particular D-series model unless you seal the threads with silicone grease BEFORE each dunk.

american · Feb 27, 2013

I had grease on the 1 tiny o ring. Somehow water got into the sealed head

Vortus · Feb 27, 2013

Looks like the polished head comes off. If its like the Ti version, its very tight. But it does come off. Pull out the reflector and let it all dry.

american · Feb 28, 2013

On a 2013 or a 12? I have the 13 in ti.

Vortus · Feb 28, 2013

Looking at ET's pics, the first groove from the top is the separation line. Just like the previous ones.

american · Feb 28, 2013

Use needle nose pliers you suggesting?

Vortus · Mar 1, 2013

Something soft to hold it. I just used my hands, pliers etc will scratch it.

Gauntlet3D · Mar 1, 2013

stop the madness, put it in a plastic bag filled with white rice. seal the bag, give it a day or two, all moisture will be gone.
This also works for cell phones that have been dunked if you remove the battery in time.

Vortus · Mar 1, 2013

Thats prob the best idea for moisture, except it doesn't get rid of the water stains and detergent residue left on the lens and reflector.

newbie66 · Mar 2, 2013

Has anyone tested the waterproofing on Eagletac flashlights? Kinda worried since I was thinking of getting one...

Vortus · Mar 2, 2013

My D25AM Ti has been dunked a few times along with a couple trips through the washer. Normal use in weather wasn't and issue. Got moisture from the washer but dried out fine. My other ET's (T20's and T10's) have been used in all sorts of weather and no issues.

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