Fenix TK 35 reflector

Vbeez · Nov 12, 2014

I have an early version of TK 35 lying in my drawer for hybernation. Yesterday, I woke it up and I noticed there is something wrong with the reflector.
I got stained all over it

Turned it on turbo for a while nor heated the head on an electric hotplate made the stain disappear (till really hot I barely can touch it).

Anyone ever experienced the same thing before ?
Any cure without disassemble the head ?

Thanks

Vbeez · Nov 13, 2014

Is there anywhere to get a new tk 35 reflector ?

blah9 · Nov 13, 2014

That's pretty weird. I don't know what that is or what to do about it. Does it affect the quality of the beam?

martinaee · Nov 13, 2014

water vapor?

fenix1 · Nov 14, 2014

Hi Vbeez,please send an email to [email protected],fenix customer service will help you.

Vbeez · Nov 14, 2014

blah9 said:
That's pretty weird. I don't know what that is or what to do about it. Does it affect the quality of the beam?

I guess little affect on beam shot. OTF output might be significant.

Vbeez · Nov 14, 2014

martinaee said:
water vapor?

May be hi humidity. Once trapped inside hard to escape. Hopefully it's not eating the reflector surface.

Vbeez · Nov 14, 2014

fenix1 said:
Hi Vbeez,please send an email to [email protected],fenix customer service will help you.

I will send the email regarding to this matter. Thanks.

RCTPAVUK · Nov 15, 2014

Looks like vapor. I would try to get some moisture absorbing bags (go with electronic stuff), and put the light in a closed box or carton. I would say those pringles chips tubes are good for it, or zip bags for food.
If it doesn't help, try to put the light (without battery) in your fridge (not freezer). Fridges keep moisture out.
If that doesn't help, try to open the head and clean the glass (not reflector) with those lens pens. The reflector is better not to touch: the polish goes away very easily.

There's no way to achieve vacuum in a flashlight, so don't worry. Even 400$ ones have the same problem...

Vbeez · Nov 17, 2014

RCTPAVUK said:
Looks like vapor. I would try to get some moisture absorbing bags (go with electronic stuff), and put the light in a closed box or carton. I would say those pringles chips tubes are good for it, or zip bags for food.
If it doesn't help, try to put the light (without battery) in your fridge (not freezer). Fridges keep moisture out.
If that doesn't help, try to open the head and clean the glass (not reflector) with those lens pens. The reflector is better not to touch: the polish goes away very easily.

There's no way to achieve vacuum in a flashlight, so don't worry. Even 400$ ones have the same problem...

Thanks for good advice. I did put the head in camera dry box for last several days. Fridge will be next if first option fail . I'm going to open the head and change that ugly greenish emitter if fridge doesn't work

RCTPAVUK · Nov 17, 2014

if you want to change it - go for it... I just don't see the point... yes, it strikes my eyes too, but you own't be using that light for professional photography...
i would disassemble the head, clean the optics, and assemble again outside.

Vbeez · Nov 17, 2014

RCTPAVUK said:
if you want to change it - go for it... I just don't see the point... yes, it strikes my eyes too, but you own't be using that light for professional photography...
i would disassemble the head, clean the optics, and assemble again outside.

Got your point. Won't be easy disassemble the head but still possible. Fenix thread locked most their lights

RCTPAVUK · Nov 17, 2014

You may just want to get the glass cleaned... When i get to disassembly, my lights usually aren't waterproof any more...

Vbeez · Nov 19, 2014

RCTPAVUK said:
You may just want to get the glass cleaned... When i get to disassembly, my lights usually aren't waterproof any more...

Just had reply from Fenix. They said the warranty is already expired. So I'm gonna disassemble the head

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