Brandon Whitmore Posted March 5, 2011 Report Posted March 5, 2011 A while back, my TK11 quit working on the "low" setting, so I just switched to running it on "high" full time. Yesterday, it would only work if I tapped the head every once in a while. I know there's a poor connection or something loose, but am hesitant to take it apart out of fear it will quit working all together........I can't temporarily go back to a Mag since I've lost all of my muscle mass it requires to hold that thing. I tried to look up the issue on CPF, but get this: CPF is closed at this time for major renovations. Please click HERE for further information. We'll be back as soon as possible. ~Greta
kurt Posted March 5, 2011 Report Posted March 5, 2011 After thousands of on-off cycles, the switch is acting badly. That's it. Is the battery end dimpled?
Brandon Whitmore Posted March 5, 2011 Author Report Posted March 5, 2011 Hi Kurt, Are you talking about the on/ off switch on the tailpiece? If so, how would that affect the high/ low settings, and then make it to where the head must be tapped on to get full power? At times I have to hit it once for a lower power, and then twice (harder) for the higher power. I'll have to check the batteries for dimples....
Brandon Whitmore Posted March 5, 2011 Author Report Posted March 5, 2011 For anybody interested, the TK11 R2 is going for $49.99 shipped from one seller (best price I can find) I picked one up, but am tempted to get another one.
kurt Posted March 5, 2011 Report Posted March 5, 2011 I carry a spare, and like them so much, I'm thinking of picking up a couple more. What vendor? That's a great price. Yeah, the button on the tailpiece. I misspoke. I wasn't saying that's your issue, I was just saying that's the only problem I've had after over a year of heavy use.
randynavarro Posted March 5, 2011 Report Posted March 5, 2011 No problems yet with my TX11. I believe I've been running it for well over a year. BTW, what is the "R2" designation on the Ebay Fenix?
Mark P Posted March 5, 2011 Report Posted March 5, 2011 Same here with the switch acting up. I was going to post soemthing about it. My big complaint with FENIX is that you cannot purchase spare parts. I had to go back-n-forth with the manufacturer in China for weeks trying to buy the rubber cap that goes over the switch. It was not until I got rude that they finally sent an e-mail to thire US distributer who sent me a rubber cap for free. I looked online trying to find a replacement switch, but have been unsuccessful. I love the flashlight, but don't want to have to spend $100 bucks for a new one every time a $5 part fails. Now for $49 and I'll stock up.
charlieb Posted March 5, 2011 Report Posted March 5, 2011 I have a TK15. The switch that controls the level of light spazzed last week. Stuck on low. Been busy for the last couple of weeks but I'll make time to send it off Monday
randynavarro Posted March 6, 2011 Report Posted March 6, 2011 I have a TK15. The switch that controls the level of light spazzed last week. Stuck on low. Been busy for the last couple of weeks but I'll make time to send it off Monday Check your battery. When mine did that, I just changed batteries and it's fine.
charlieb Posted March 6, 2011 Report Posted March 6, 2011 I'll give that a try. I have two batteries and I did recently change to the second.
John Dirks Jr Posted March 6, 2011 Report Posted March 6, 2011 The TK15 is better than the 11 in my opinion. More features, brighter and wider beam.
Knife Posted March 20, 2011 Report Posted March 20, 2011 I am interested to buy flash light I think between mini MAGlite LED 2AA or Fenix E21 Pleas help me with your experience and give me your advice
Brandon Whitmore Posted March 20, 2011 Author Report Posted March 20, 2011 Since this topic has come back up...... Man, this is really hard to say but, I "fixed" my Fenix by taking the head off and giving it a good cleaning..[:-paperba My Ebay purchase arrived the other day, so now I've got 3 perfectly functioning TK's [:-thumbu] Knife from Serbia?, I don't think you can go wrong with a Fenix, but if you really want some info. about a particular light, then go to the Candlepower Forum and do a search or query there.
David Meiland Posted March 20, 2011 Report Posted March 20, 2011 Don't feel bad, I've inadvertently fixed a lot of things by "laying on the hands". First instinct is to send it for repair. Second is to throw it out. Then I lose patience and start taking it apart. Failing to figure out what's wrong I put it back together, and it works. Special powers? Utter incompetence? Not sure....
inspectorreuben Posted March 21, 2011 Report Posted March 21, 2011 I have a bad switch on my TK11 too. I hate the idea of buying a whole new flashlight just because of a bad switch. I think I'm going to stop by my local police supply shop to see what new LED flashlights they have for sale. I'd settle for a slightly worse flashlight just on principle.
Brandon Whitmore Posted March 21, 2011 Author Report Posted March 21, 2011 Reuben, Fenix has a 2 year warranty. After the 2 years are up, all you have to do is mail it back and they will fix it for the cost of parts only. That is at least according to the paperwork that came with my new Fenix. I have no idea how much the parts will cost, nor do I know if you have to ship it back to China for repairs. If you're curious, I can check my paperwork.
kurt Posted March 21, 2011 Report Posted March 21, 2011 I'm looking into "Olights".....they're similar to the Fenix designs, I just wonder if they're a little better on the parts. http://www.amazon.com/Olight-M20S-Warri ... 313&sr=8-1 http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/sho ... OMPARISONS Sending crap back to China and dinking around is exactly what I hate; I want something to work. I hooked up with a $49 Fenix just for a spare.
inspectorreuben Posted March 22, 2011 Report Posted March 22, 2011 Reuben, Fenix has a 2 year warranty. After the 2 years are up, all you have to do is mail it back and they will fix it for the cost of parts only. That is at least according to the paperwork that came with my new Fenix. I have no idea how much the parts will cost, nor do I know if you have to ship it back to China for repairs. If you're curious, I can check my paperwork. Thanks Brandon. I bought mine from Battery Junction, and they seem to have pretty good customer service. I called them about getting a new tail cap, and they said I could send my flashlight in to them for repair... or maybe it was China. I was just hoping not to do that.
inspectorreuben Posted March 22, 2011 Report Posted March 22, 2011 I'm looking into "Olights".....they're similar to the Fenix designs, I just wonder if they're a little better on the parts. http://www.amazon.com/Olight-M20S-Warri ... 313&sr=8-1 http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/sho ... OMPARISONS Sending crap back to China and dinking around is exactly what I hate; I want something to work. I hooked up with a $49 Fenix just for a spare. I'm with you on not wanting to send stuff out to China for repair; if it needs a new tail cap, I don't really care if it's covered under warranty or not. Just let me buy it. Another guy in my company has had the Olight M21 Warrior for about 15 months now, and hasn't had a single problem. He loves it. There's a local police shop that was always fantastic about fixing my Ultra Stinger right on the spot any time I needed anything. If they sell the Olight, I'm buying one from 'em.
Neal Lewis Posted April 15, 2011 Report Posted April 15, 2011 My Fenix TK30 switch has gone bad in just over a year, so I'm also in the market for a new light. I don't like buying expensive batteries for the Streamlights. I need something much stronger than the TK11 or 15. There are some cheap lights out there with 600 - 800 lumens, such as the Trustfire or Ultrafire for the $40 range. Seems like it would be disposable, though. Anybody find a good strong light and want to share some info?
Marc Posted April 15, 2011 Report Posted April 15, 2011 Was the Streamlight a Stinger LED HP? Mine is 15 months old also. Never had a problem. Battery has gone low only twice so far. Flashlight plus extra battery plus receptacle charger/automotive charger was $132 after tax/shipping, direct from Streamlight. 200 lumens on high but it's a focused beam, very bright, even at long distances. Marc
Nolan Kienitz Posted April 15, 2011 Report Posted April 15, 2011 Neal - The Fenix products have a 2-year warranty and the TK-30 is one of the brightest out there. I'd have it repaired. I have my TK-11 in for a factory refurb just inside it's 2-year warranty and am getting updates on it's progress. I also have a TK-15 that I'm using currently. It is brighter than the TK-11, but both are bright enough and knock the socks off my Streamlight UltraStingers. There's a flashlight forum that Kurt has mentioned a time or two and they do all sorts of testing on all flashlights.
kurt Posted April 15, 2011 Report Posted April 15, 2011 http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/forum.php
inspectorreuben Posted April 19, 2011 Report Posted April 19, 2011 I feel like a bit of a dope saying this, but the switch on my TK11 wasn't really bad, even though I was positive it was. I watched the cleaning video on the Fenix web site and followed the instructions, and now the switch on my flashlight works perfectly. Nice.
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