Received the first light and tried AA batteries. The interior dimensions seem to large for AA and the batteries move around and the will not light?
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I've never tried regular AA batteries in this flashlight. I only use the batteries they sell with them. I have another flashlight that uses similar batteries and I tried using regular AA's in that and didn't get near the power that I do with the rechargeable batteries that come with it.
279892
I have a problem with some foreign flashlights and have not looked for an answer yet....sorry We enjoyed the small flashlights for gifts to people in nursing home and other friends to carry in purses or pockets for emergency to just security.... We liked them
279893
I experienced the same thing. the flashlight you receieved runs on the 18560 rechargeable battery and not the standard AA batteries. you will need to return it for the model that uses the AAs or get the rechargeable 18560s.
279894
AA batteries are the same size as the 14500. Yes they move around a little but both work fine in my light. However AA will not last very long. Make sure you have the + terminal toward the light end.
279895
Mine has a AA size battery but is a rechargeable Lithium, it is 4.2 volts fully charged and 2.75 V drained. Mine is a UltraFire LC 14500 1200mAh 3.7 Volt. The 7 Watt light needs lots of current, You need the charger and 2 batteries if plan on using it a lot.
279896
AA batteries do not work with this flashlight. You need to use 14500 Rechargeable Batteries. You can get them and the Charger at Amazon. I have very good experience with them.
279897
You might want to try different battery like an alkaline (I found that Duracell works the best) but I have received some that were defective.
922058
Check and replace the batteries. I had exactly the same problem. I Called the company, their customeer service is great. At there suggestion I found one of my batteries was "defective". Replaced it and all was fine. BE sure the unit is NOT mounted close to a heater vent as warm air from heater can cause unusual activity with the light.
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These didn't work in my MagLite - the spring in the butt end of the flashlight is a larger diameter than the butt of the AA cell. No electrical contact for me. I'm sure I could rig something in there to make it work, but...
1999393
I have 4 lights total and 2 have always worked perfectly, 1 has never worked and the 4th only ever "glowed" until last night, when I pulled it apart again, flipped switches and reinstalled batteries. Magically it seems perfect now. So, I'd suggest playing with it a bit.
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Remove batteries and check to make sure they are inserted properly polarized, clean either end of the batteries with a abrasive cloth to insure good contact or use a contact sleaner to clean the interior contacts in the battery cylinder, also check one or more of the batteries in another device that takes AAA batteries to make sure they are all fresh and energized. If this checks out, the switch may be at fault. Try pushing the switch through 3 Sequential cycles as this will check to see if each level of LED illumination is also working. If none of these help, you have a defective device
1982299
Have you tried replacing the batteries first? If replacing the batteries does not work contact the manufacturer or seller for more help. I have had good luck with this flashlight and just bought another.
507202
The one I purchased has 3 AA batteries and is worthless! I am not surprised they added another battery. This would make the light far more usable. I just about to toss mine!
2175479
Turn the bezel around the bulb. This may take a try or two until you get the feel for it. If that doesn't work, there's a battery or bulb problem. I love the flashlight!
1312055
Not sure what to say. I don't have your exact light but I do have a couple that are similar and my ILED battery works great! I really love the unit it was just what I needed. Double check how your attaching it's a very simple design and should attach very easily...but I guess it could be defective.
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My light did the same thing. I unscrewed the head with the LEDs from the body where the batteries are. I was checking for lose or burnt pieces. After I put it back together it started working and has worked fine ever since. I believe the lights worst problem is little to no quality control at the manufacturer.
215752
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.
61432
I would suggest you make your own battery pack or buy a different light. My battery pack was dead on arrival. I haven't opened mine up, I started to pull the rubber stand off to get to the batt pack but it's glued on. It'll be damaged if I can't find another way. It's probably got 3 AA cells wired in series to give 7.2V. If I can't hack this to use AA or AAA 'Eneloop' batteries I will dispose of it.
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My suggestion is to wrap some electrical tape around the batteries you might not be getting good contact since the batteries diameter is slightly smaller then the body of the flash light. I encountered this when I bought mine and no problem since
1310681
Im sorry... No suggestions... That sadly is exactly what happened with me. I just threw it away after about a week of it not turning on showing any motion with the lights. Maybe flip the black switch on the bottom and it may work.
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i did same thing at first, & was sure I installed battery right. In frustration, I flipped battery opposite direction inside flashlight & it worked fine. It stil seems backwards to me, but I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this flashlight! If yours still won't work after installing battery in all directions, then it must be a defect. Hope it works for you. It's the best flashlight I've used!
1008453
Lid will not open by it's self. batteries are new. lights all function properly. i reread instructions and everything seems to have been done right,but it won't open. Suggestions?
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At the bottom where the batteries are inserted, just keep turning the bottom and the lights should go on. Had difficulty with one of mine and switched the brand of battery, and while it needs twisted and untwisted until I find just the right spot, it works.