Nitecore TM11 broken glass window

Dimitri Stephan · Dec 1, 2013

Where can I find a replacement for the glass window on my TM11?

Can one be made locally with a person who makes windows and works with glass?

Thanks!

kj2 · Dec 1, 2013

I suggest contacting a local nitecore dealer.

Disciple · Dec 1, 2013

Do you know the dimensions of the glass window? With luck it may be an available size.

Dimitri Stephan · Dec 1, 2013

kj2 said:
I suggest contacting a local nitecore dealer.

There are no local dealers where I live but I've sent them an email already. Let's hope they can send me a replacement.

Dimitri Stephan · Dec 1, 2013

Disciple said:
Do you know the dimensions of the glass window? With luck it may be an available size.

Unfortunately the glass is now in tiny pieces so taking a measurement at this time is too late.

I've kept a sample for thickness and edge shape. I could measure the inner diameter of the light with my digital caliper if it helps.

Disciple · Dec 1, 2013

Yes, I think that should do (thickness and ID). You could also ask here for someone to measure the TM11 window. Once you have a specification we can try to find a match.

Dimitri Stephan · Dec 1, 2013

I was able to measure the thickness to be 2.20 mm but estimated the diameter to be 57 mm. Not sure I will find these exact specs but I am also unsure about t he tolerances.

Dimitri Stephan · Dec 1, 2013

I found this: http://dx.com/p/55-5mm-replacement-glass-lens-for-flashlights-5-pack-25232
Not sure if this will work well though.

tatteredmidnight · Dec 1, 2013

the TM11 takes threaded camera filters, I would just buy a clear camera filter and use it as a replacement bezel. My capliers put it at 52mm. This would mean loosing the steel bezel though.

-- Adam

Dimitri Stephan · Dec 1, 2013

tatteredmidnight said:
the TM11 takes threaded camera filters, I would just buy a clear camera filter and use it as a replacement bezel. My capliers put it at 52mm. This would mean loosing the steel bezel though.

-- Adam

I will look into that.

Dimitri Stephan · Dec 1, 2013

I just found a 52 mm clear filter but it's just too small for this light. I need 57 mm to make this work.

tatteredmidnight · Dec 1, 2013

my digital calipers put it closer to 58mm. Sorry about that, 58mm is a very standard camera lens filter size, so that makes a lot more sense. i got 52mm with a pair plastic calipers i use for rough measurements. If it helps you find the correct filter, its compatible with the M3C4 from Eagletac, i use their diffuser on mine.

inspirit · Dec 2, 2013

nothing to worry about, NC would take care of that

BarryH · Dec 2, 2013

You could try here for an inexpensive 58mm x 2mm thick lens:

http://www.cnqualitygoods.com/goods.php?id=1970

Dimitri Stephan · Dec 3, 2013

BarryH said:
You could try here for an inexpensive 58mm x 2mm thick lens:

http://www.cnqualitygoods.com/goods.php?id=1970

Thanks for finding this. I gave up searching for lenses larger than 55 mm in diameter.

Are you absolutely certain that this lens will fit? I measured the glass to be 57 mm but I am not sure about the tolerances on this one. 58 mm could mean 57.x mm or 58.x mm leaving me with a large margin of error. A picture of a caliper measuring the glass would be extremely helpful.

Dimitri Stephan · Jan 6, 2015

My second glass replacement broke again and I forgot where I bought the first one from.

cnqualitygoods only accept paypal but since it is not supported in my country, I will have to look elsewhere.

Any ideas where I could find a replacement? I've been browsing for an hour without any luck.

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