Just a heads up. I was changing the batteries instead of charging. After opening the light several times the junction between light and tube got dirty and the light developed a flicker and surging. I cleaned it and put nygel on threads. Seems to work ok now.
Would that dielectric spark plug grease be a better choice to keep bare aluminum from oxidizing?
hmm, donāt know anything about spark plug grease, but I do know the aluminum will oxidize over time. But my experience is its typically months, not weeks. Generally a simple wipe with a napkin, handkerchief, etc cleans that off.
Found some no-oxidation grease at home depot
NOALOX 4 oz. Anti-Oxidant Compound
* Anti-oxidant *compound improves efficiency and service life Reduces galling and seizing on aluminum joints
For aluminum to aluminum or aluminum to copper connections
Use the Ideal NOALOX 4 oz. Anti-Oxidant Compound to improve the efficiency of aluminum conductor connections. This compound provides additional inner-strand and inner-conductor current paths.
Anti-oxidant and anti-seizing compound improves efficiency and service life of aluminum electrical applications
Suspended zinc particles penetrate and cut aluminum oxide
Provides additional inner-strand and inner-conductor current paths for improved conductivity and cooler connections
Reduces galling and seizing on aluminum conduit joints to promote good ground continuity
For use with pressure type wire connectors including screw-on, tap, service entrance and split-bolt
Pretty sure thereās still time. I just bought an orange one today off aliexpress and (who knows how accurate it is) the stock count said there were a few more available. (Allegedly getting to me by 11/15/2020.)
I think Iāve experimented with reflection behind my LT1 and havenāt noticed a big difference in the illumination in the area where the reflected light would go. Whatās your experience with this device? Too bad he didnāt do a better job applying the reflective tape.
The tape doesnāt bother me at all and doesnāt noticeably change anything, but i can always change it out if needed at some point.
I use my LT1 a lot for night time reading and from what I can see, it allows me to use a lower output than normal, and prevents āwasted light.ā
Honestly (and itās still daytime here so I havenāt been able to thoroughly test), it seems way more efficient to use, if I donāt need 360 degree light.