Official Thread for COMETA Refunding - Problem solving

Well to aid in this all I pmmed the asked info
It is good work is done so thanks for that.

hallo.my friend wanted to buy this one…

is it still light with issues?i was not following this thread,cos i dont want zoomie anymore…but i read many many reviews with different experiences….and not sure to buy this one for user,who is not able to repair or fix the parts…

Didn't know it still was around. I sure wouldn't buy one at that price, but I haven't, and not aware of any recent purchases and experiences.

Lots of cautionary videos on YouTube showing the problems and what to fix to prevent the flashlight from short-circuiting.
See the many related videos.

When Jeromel visited me I had the chance to compare my jaxman Z1 with his Brinyte B158
http://www.gearbest.com/led-flashlights/pp_263535.html

Still like the jaxman a lot but the Brinyte is really nice and good, same price as this Coeta with who knows what problems for about the same price. Either buy a cometa from a BLF so you know what you get or get another zoomie is my recommandation

No, don’t buy it at that price (I am seeing $59.95) ….

If you can get it for $20 - $25 US go for it as long as it is working when it arrives.

Then do the simple fixes that are outlined, BEFORE YOU USE IT and all will be well.

BUT… do the simple fixes………………

Or just go here and get the real deal……… a Jaxman

Jaxman Z1 XML2

Jaxman Z1 XHP50

its ~$33, still Brinyte is better I think for that price.

Banggood claim that they have solved the problem in their reply to a review…

“Dear, thank you for your review and the product have been upgraded,adding a insulating ring.If you have any question,please email to the service@banggood.com,our guys will help you solve the problem,thanks!”

I dont know if it is true but the EU warehouse price is quite tempting (32.69:money_mouth_face:, so I would be very grateful if someone who have the “upgraded” version could maybe shed some light on this?

Only choice I am seeing for the USA is $59.95…… may be different elsewhere. :wink: …. :+1:
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IF you do buy the thing…… DO NOT pay any attention at all to what Banggood says.

Do a search here on BLF and do the simple things that are outlined & fix it yourself. That way you know it is done properly. (if you do it properly that is… :wink: . )

It cannot be said any plainer………… :wink:

Well recap of real issues:
the disc protcts from short from using cells with wide top, this must be covered so not an issue anymore.
The pill however can cut through the wires (the sharp edges of the pill and the dtpstar can be too tight.
AFAIK this is not fixed and even a “fixed pill” they send me had the same issue.

Confirm for 32.69$ from EU Warehouse.

I was going to jump at this price once I know for what to be careful when I buy it.
I have Cometa and Jaxman Z1 is on the way.

Here is a link to every simple thing you need to do to a Cometa to make it, or make sure it is; completely ready to use.

Follow these simple instructions BEFORE you install batteries and power it up.
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Making &/or Making Sure MY Cometa is Ready to Use
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Nothing to do with safety, but see this also concerning Lens & Wire upgrades

That price is pretty good & everything you need to know is in the link posted above, :+1:

Remember also that the lens has a poor tint & a lot of them were delivered with varying degrees of damage to the lens.
I bought genuine Jaxman Z1 lenses & fitted them to my Cometa”s.
A much better lens with nicer tint, nicer beam & more lumen output.
With other mods (fitted heavier gauge led wires like it was supposed to have in the first place & did a spring bypasses) I have got the output up to over 1,200 lumens (1,260 iirc) where as stock my Cometa was under 1,000 lumens so short of the claimed 1,300 lumens.

Buy a Jaxman and get a nice driver in it, like Texas Avenger

@vresto, it seems the owners’ conclusion is that the European price is good enough for the offer. teacher has indicated the checks before use.
As I wrote above, I would buy at this price …
Very good form factor. Something like the father of sk68. :slight_smile:

Good point… I added a link to your post up in #171. :+1:

The “missing in action” cyberescudo has recently re-appeared, now doing light reviews on CPF.

I started to say… “Are you serious??” :open_mouth:

But of course you are if you posted this!! Thanks for the heads up on that stephenk…… :+1:

I’ll be sure to avoid any & all lights cyberescudo has any contact with at all…. if for nothing else just as a matter of principle.

Oh yeah, does anyone know for sure if “cyberescudo” is male or female?

Back during the Cometa fiasco I had it on supposedly good intel the answer was female. I never could verify however.

Just curious upon once again hearing “that name” mentioned……… :wink: