EagleTac SX25A6 blinks off periodically

Tremelune · Dec 22, 2013

When I have the light on, whether in Stage 1, 2, or 3, it will flash off every 30s or so. I've replaced the batteries with a freshly charged set of Eneloops to no avail. I read the manual and see no mode like this described anywhere. It's not so much a strobe or an SOS...the thing just goes out for a second and then comes back on solid. I tried going to Tactical mode and back without a change.

Anyone know what might be going on? I'm boggled.

maxilux · Dec 25, 2013

When you are sure batteries are ok and nothing change than the Flashlight is broken.
Normaly the flash every 30s is low battery warning.

bonhomme · Dec 25, 2013

I had the same thing with 6AA alkalines from duracell (after +- 5-10 minutes of use the flashlight blinkt every 30 seconds).
Eagletac recommend using Energizer L91 ultimate lithium : so i tried that and indeed after using it for more than +-30minutes it still does not blink.
On the eagletac site is written: the voltage warning kicks in at +-6.2Volts (eneloops are 1.2volt (i think) so there is not much room for the voltage warning)
Greetings Marc

fridgemagnet · Mar 12, 2014

Well that's somewhat put me off this otherwise rather beautiful flashlight.
No plastic battery carrier is really nice, and 6 AA's makes fine use of eneloops.

moldyoldy · Mar 12, 2014

The latest lights really draw quite a high current from any cell, which is probably the design reason behind paralleling cell stacks. Hence the need to use cells with a higher-current capability. However that capability is often achieved only after a few cycles. ie: a set of Eneloops fully charged but with only 1-2 cycles on them may not supply the necessary current. I have had that exact problem at least once, but admittedly only on a high/turbo output.

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