My flashlight gets super hot. Is that normal? I can barely hold on to it when it overheats.
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No, that's not normal at all, it sounds like you have a really bad battery. If you are using the rechargeable lithium ion batteries that comes with it, then you probably have one that has gone bad, I would stop using it immediately, and certainly don't try to recharge it.
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I wouldn't. In my flashlight, these batteries get really hot after a 1/2 hour or so. Laptops are notorious for barely handling the heat produced by the power supply and cpu so introducing additional heat would cause you some serious problems.
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The light is hot, as in very hot 120+ Fahrenheit. (can cause some slides to dry out, but actually not that common) I wouldn't think it would it would ever need to be changed. I would expect in the least 1000 light hours for use. Lastly in this day and age you can either change the light socket, or the bulb itself, maybe with led. However I discovered compared to the scopes at school that being so bright can actually help in some cases. So if you're handy I would honestly change it out for an LED bulb, or just ignore it. This was the biggest flaw in this scopes design, along with the tray holder. If it wasn't for the good lenses, and the price - I would of never of bought it. But for biology - this scope is unbeatable for the price. Anything else let me know, thanks for asking by the way, I appreciate it.
2037476
There must be something different about your flashlight for it to be a problem. I simply unscrewed the housing around the bulb from the body and the bulb just about fell out.
2203236
Please check your batteries, the batteries might be low. If you use high power on these types of flashlight they use up a lot of battery power.I use for my flashlight UltraFire18650 3000 MAH from Battery Junction website. 3000 MAH is the reserve battery power. It is like the gas tank of your car. The lower the number, the less reserve battery power. Be careful by these batteries from E-Bay there are a lot of FAKES, I buy my batteries from BatteryJunction Website. I hope this helps good luck
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From what I can tell so far, when running continuous on high, the battery only last around an hour. But that probably isnt real accurate. My uses are on and off a lot. I dont usually run it for more than a few minutes at a time. I do know that this light does get hot to the touch when its been on for an extended period of time.
1939643
The housing of this light gets extremely hot. I would not use it indoors. It is also extremely bright for indoor use.
836969
It gets a little warm if I leave it on while in my pocket. Not hot I leave the batteries in all the time and they hold a charge a long time I love this light
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at least ur flashlight works, mine went out as soon as i inserted the battery, and when i did insert battery couldn't get the cover back on, i have tape on to keep battery in
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If its actually too hot to touch then thats bad, but if its warm I think thats normal. I tested mine by turning it up to 6 for a few minutes and thats all it took to get it warm. I supposed if I left it for hours at 6 it would feel quite warm. I don't think its a big deal.
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Not at all. In fact its better to run the flashlight down completely and then have it re-charged. The battery will keep a stronger and longer life when you do this. This is one of the best flashlights that I have ever owned and make great long term gifts that you will have for years to come. After buying the cheap flashlights and all the batteries throughout the years you will purchase more throughout the years. I work in the Law Enforcement line of work and it is a must for department equipment along with Fire Departments. You will be happily pleased with this piece of equipment. IT'S G R E A T !!! Not at all. In fact its better to run the flashlight down completely and then have it re-charged. The battery will keep a stronger and longer life when you do this. This is one of the best flashlights that I have ever owned and make great long term gifts that you will have for years to come. After buying the cheap flashlights and all the batteries throughout the years you will purchase more throughout the years. I work in the Law Enforcement line of work and it is a must for department equipment along with Fire Departments. You will be happily pleased with this piece of equipment. IT'S G R... » Read More Not at all. In fact its better to run the flashlight down completely and then have it re-charged. The battery will keep a stronger and longer life when you do this. This is one of the best flashlights that I have ever owned and make great long term gifts that you will have for years to come. After buying the cheap flashlights and all the batteries throughout the years you will purchase more throughout the years. I work in the Law Enforcement line of work and it is a must for department equipment along with Fire Departments. You will be happily pleased with this piece of equipment. IT'S G R E A T !!! « Show Less
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A couple of the flashlights didn't work in my package too. I shook them up a bit and wiggled the battery and some responded to this. I didn't have the issue of any hot lights though.
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I have not measured the temperature after the light being continuously on for a long time, but there is a plastic shroud over the electrical terminals. If the light gets too hot it will melt the shroud. I hope that will not happen.
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I put in duracell AA battery in when I got it. It's still in there. I use the flashlight everyday ...4 times a day lighting up dark rooms a few minutes at a time.
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Sorry, can't help you with your problem, I bought this 9X TrustFire, but the seller sent me a different brand (CrazyFire) and it was bad from the start, there were only 3 modes instead of 5, hi-med-low and then it switched off when it tried to go to the next mode which I think it's S.O.S. I returned the flashlight.
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For me this has become routine, I dump out the roasted batteries, scrub it out with hot water, let it all dry and then load it up again and go. I have never had a Maglight made unsalvageable by leaking batteries. I have worn out several through other means, switches especially and by usage as a blunt instrument. I recognize their limitations and consider them a great reasonably priced light. I do usually reach for the cree light first but I always make sure there is a D-cell Maglight close by.
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It is a different battery than what you are use to it is. Longer than a AA and fatter, get the battery and charger when you buy your flashlight .