Grey switch cap from thorfire s70

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I’m glad I spotted this thread as I received my S70 today and was disappointed to find the voltage indicator had been ditched in this batch. Now I know the circuitry is at least still there and maybe fixable with a replacement opaque cap, well, at least I hope so as it’s pretty much impossible to see through the grey rubber even on low mode.

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I ran the batteries down last night.
Amber indication has about the same visibility as green , but flashing red is a little bit more noticeable.

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Wow, that’s just horrible.

Try as I might, I can’t understand how they didn’t realize, this is no good.

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I, too, was disappointed by the gray switch cover.

I could not distinguish any light at all coming from the battery level indicator under the switch cover, even with the S70 turned on in the low mode and in a totally dark room.

I sent a PM to Thorfire asking whether they can send us replacement covers. No response yet.

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Thanks for asking them.

I’ll await a response.

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Yesterday i got my S70. And i have same troubles with grey button.

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Button can be easily replaced with Kaidomain version.

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Where can i get it?

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It is not 1-to-1 ratio, but this is the closest dimension that I have found.

http://www.kaidomain.com/Search/SearchResult.10mm(D)%20x%208mm(H)

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Thanks freeme, i will try to open the switch retaining ring first :slight_smile:

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Thanks freeme, i will try to open the switch retaining ring first :slight_smile:

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Retaining ring is not glued. Go easy with when releasing the ring to prevent accidental scratches.

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This might be a silly question but how is the retaining ring fixed to the torch’s body? Is it a press fit that will need levering off or is it screwed in? Any info/tips would be appreciated. :slight_smile:

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Lets see here, “WE” design this great light and add a battery indicator to the switch and everybody reviews it and is happy. Then “WE” decide to add a gray cover so you can not see the battery indicator and say ” what could be bad about this”. I don’t know, maybe hundreds (thousands?) of unhappy customers. Sounds like a plan to me!

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BUT, they don’t even mention it in their literature. Maybe you won’t notice. I’m sure, it was just a manufacturing decision (lets put the big T on there), which is cool, but the grey doesn’t cut it. I’d be willing to bet in the future, they will source it clear.

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what?? maybe I won’t notice, in the future they will make it clear, how does help us stuck with ” their bad choice”!!

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Can anyone find a source for 10mm x 6mm tail caps?

Otherwise, I’ll order the 10mm x 8mm size ones from Kaidomain and figure out a way to make up the 2mm extra space.
http://www.kaidomain.com/product/details.S024948

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I have first version but ill get some order and use when needed.

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Got a response from member Thorfire, he said to let Banggood’s Customer Service handle it.

C’est la vie.

I filed a claim with Banggood under “poor quality” goods received. We’ll see what happens now. :expressionless:

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I wish I knew if the battery condition indicator was included in the product description when I placed the order.

Or when was it deleted from the Thorfire website?