(prototype) the GT Mini

LED Flashlights – General Info 18650 Flashlights
1492

That’s blue Loctite, which makes removing the bezel a huge pain in the ass.

1493

OK…. That’s what I thought but could not tell for sure from the pic.
I just gave up on getting mine off… it was not worth the trouble to me. :person_facepalming:
I can’t understand why they would use that much…… that is total & complete overkill if they are going to use it.
If it is a BLF light I wish they would stop using any glue or LockTite at all.
Maybe if we start voting with our wallet, they will. :wink:

1494

mine will be here tomorow unless the storm stops ups i am so excited

1495

That’s normal.

Here’s my glued ODF30.

They said it was glued, so they have nothing to answer for.

1496

Hello, I just purchased a GT Mini and will receive it today.

QUESTION: Are IMR 18650s or 18350s batteries okay to use in it?

thanks!

1497

I have a Samsung INR18650 30Q in mine, and it works just fine. I would look for documentation saying it would be OK before using two 18350s, due to the higher voltage than two CR123s.

1498

yes high drain 18650 recommended, and 18350 will work if using the shorter tube.

1499

Mine was glued with a bunch of thread locker too. Two strap wrenches and the bezel was off in a minute. Used naptha to clean it up.

1500

Thanks!!! Look forward to comparing the Mini to it's bigger brother )))

1501

liteupmynite i think the bigger will eat up the smaller :frowning:

1502

Mine does this too. Sometimes have to click 3-5 times for it to turn off. Seems fine otherwise.
Unfortunately I don’t know where it’s from, picked it up on the Flashlight fanatics group on FB.

1503

Many people have/had these switch problems on their GT mini, it sometimes fixes itself when you let light run very hot a few times (mine did) but some people have asked, and got, a new head for their GT mini because of the faulty switch.

1504

Do the problems with the switches continue or have they been solved with the new models?

1505

I think things have been resolved.

1506

Thanks, I’m going to buy it now that it’s on sale ($ 29.90 with 18350 tube).

1507

I got a new head (I think) from Neal. I said I think because I'm currently travelling until the end of March but I'm sure the package they showed me a picture of must be the new head from Neal. In other words all should be fine now but I'll report again after I'm home.

Big thanks to Neal anyway!

1508

I just received mine from Banggood and have the switch problem, I’ll have to talk to them to see what solution they give me.

1509

Don’t cave in prematurely.

1510

wow switch problems still? i thought that was just a few early batches of this light… :person_facepalming: i guess they still have stocks of the older batches it seems…

I and others got a new head replacement from Neal, not sure how banggood are gonna but i hope they solve it for u.

ask them to send a replacement head because broken switch is clearly faulty light and not you who caused it.

1511

Unless I missed someone, I count 19 people to date who have posted about switch problems. They are….

  • djozz // Reported RESOLVED
  • mortuus // RESOLVED
  • teacher // RESOLVED
  • RobertB // Reported RESOLVED
    ………
  • gabo // RESOLVED
  • Cereal_killer /
  • Jhicks2018 // RESOLVED
  • P33 / // RESOLVED (“partial refund” reported)
  • Coyotehawk
  • X3 / // RESOLVED (PayPal dispute refund)
  • illuminos
  • Silent_Star /
  • Juheebus / // RESOLVED (Replacement head)
  • mb200k
  • Pulstar // RESOLVED
  • A92AA0B03E / // RESOLVED (Replacement head)
  • komeko // RESOLVED <span class=“+ “HERE”:(prototype) the GT Mini - #1417 by komeko +explained refund… & dispute PayPal”>
  • Th558 /
  • Icarus / // RESOLVED (Replacement Head)
  • alex64 /

Anyone else having any type GT Mini switch problems besides the people I mentioned above??
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List updated / 15 March 2019.

  • Icarus Removed
  • alex64 Added