arnieelkins
Newly Enlightened
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A couple years ago I picked up a Thrunite T30. I have been very happy with it. However, a few days ago I went to use it and found that the tailcap switch now works only as a momentary switch. The switch clicks, but the light will not stay on. For the momentary function to work I have to press the button past the point at which it clicks, and the light will come on, but only while you hold the button. I thought at first that it must be a switch problem, but now as I think about it I don't know if it is the switch or something in the circuitry that is keeping me from being able to use the constant on mode. I cannot find anyone that sells the T30 tailcap. So I have a few questions:
1) Is this most likely a mechanical switch failure, or some sort of circuit failure in the light? On a related note, how can I tell? What kind of troubleshooting steps would determine what has failed?
2) If it is, or appears to be, a switch problem, where can I find a tailcap, or a switch to replace the one in the existing tailcap?
3) If it is, or appears to be, a circuit problem, is it possible, or worthwhile, to troubleshoot it further, or should I ditch the light and find something else? I have a tailcap with a remote tape switch I could use to mount this on a firearm, if all else fails, as that tailcap never supported constant on in the first place.
4) If I cannot fix the light, what makes and models should I look at as a replacement? I think I paid $60 for the light, so $120+ lights are out. Something under $100 that is comparable to the T30 would be nice, so LED, two CR123 or single 18650, 500+ lumens, with a (working) 'tactical' momentary/clicky tailcap switch. Anything like that out there?
Thanks in advance!
Arnie Elkins
rifles dot rock at gmail dot com
1) Is this most likely a mechanical switch failure, or some sort of circuit failure in the light? On a related note, how can I tell? What kind of troubleshooting steps would determine what has failed?
2) If it is, or appears to be, a switch problem, where can I find a tailcap, or a switch to replace the one in the existing tailcap?
3) If it is, or appears to be, a circuit problem, is it possible, or worthwhile, to troubleshoot it further, or should I ditch the light and find something else? I have a tailcap with a remote tape switch I could use to mount this on a firearm, if all else fails, as that tailcap never supported constant on in the first place.
4) If I cannot fix the light, what makes and models should I look at as a replacement? I think I paid $60 for the light, so $120+ lights are out. Something under $100 that is comparable to the T30 would be nice, so LED, two CR123 or single 18650, 500+ lumens, with a (working) 'tactical' momentary/clicky tailcap switch. Anything like that out there?
Thanks in advance!
Arnie Elkins
rifles dot rock at gmail dot com