Just got this light in the mail today, played around with it for about 10 minutes, tried the voltage check mode, gave me 4.2v and now it no longer works on lower/lowest mode. No light at all but all other modes work when cycling throug the mode button. So I turn it on with the tail click, no light, then click mode for low, again for medium, then high, then turbo, next mode click back to no light… did something break or am i missing something?
That’s bizarre! Where did you buy it? You should send them an email referencing what you just said and have it replaced.
I know right! Ok so after leaving it alone for a few minutes it’s back to normal. I took a video of it while the problem was still occurring but seems fine now. I didn’t buy this thing for the lowest mode but still annoyed me. If it happens again I’ll email andrew+amanda but happy for now☺
I just checked mine after reading your first post and it worked fine. 4 pause 1 low…
That sounds like a weak solder joint/s, if you by any chance have a heat gun try to heat it up to 150degs- youll return it anyway , why not to try that out
It could be also a glitch, happenes sometimes, then never reappears
Thats the main issue with those brand and “sealed” lights, there is a very din repair options unless you use ultimate BLF methods 
No heat gun on hand. Problem started again so I emailed sales at andrew and amanda to see if I can get a replacement. The struggle is real, now I’ll have to ship this back and wait all over again 
Cool factoid… the Solarforce L2P accessory tail cap that has a SS crenelated top end actually fits on the Nitecore P30 if you leave the tactical ring out. 
Since my bezel is polished, this SS crenelated tail cap looks awesome on it!
Sweet! More pictures please
Edit: I’ve had an L2P Solarforce with an M3 head for years, it’s been back-shelved with all the new lights, but that crown in polished SS was catching my eye so I tried it on the P30. Love it! I’ve got another L2 with extension tube and K3 head with an MT-G2 in it, the shuffle has left my Nitecore SRT6 with the P30 tail cap, the SRT6 tail cap is on the extended L2P K3, the P30 has the K3’s SS crenelated cap. lol, Legoability has it’s merits.
I snagged this shot without even dusting it out…
Edit II: In case you’re wondering why the P30 tail cap with protruding switch is on the SRT6 Night Officer, it’s really simple. The Night Officer has a magnetic infinitely variable control ring which can be shut off in sleep mode or turned to Strobe or SOS before turning the light on. If the magnetic ring is left in the off position, accidentally engaging the protruding switch really does nothing more than engage the red stand by led on the head of the light. Also, the Night Officer benefits from being able to punch the light into on position on a leg or dashboard, easily operated with gloves now. The stock Night Officer tail cap has two wings that protect the button and allow tail standing, this is fine on the L2P K3. The P30 is more of a tactical search light, so now it has sharp stainless crenelations that can be hard used and will definitely cause damage! Win win all around.
Wow, that is impressive looking DB. When looking at the pic I try not to let my eye go onto the writing because it just ruins it somehow. That writing screams $50 Nitecore light. I have one of these on order now and I just want to review it, purely stock, on my YouTube channel. Once that is over though, thanks to you, I’ll likely break out the blowtorch and strapwrench to bypass the resistor. I have an SRT7 so will of course try the tailcap switch too.
Ur P30 looks nice.
I got mine a few weeks ago. It’s a very nice quality light with a nice user interface. Think of it as a C8 with an ever so slightly bigger head, deeper reflector and a side switch. It’s very bright and throw is impressive. I would say, side by side with my 7135*10 driven C8 (XP-L v3) that it slightly out-throws it with ever so slightly less spill. Beamshots at a near wall show up a tighter more intense hot-spot. If you can get a deal on one (such near wholesale) it’s a very impressive light.
I have always been partial to Nitecore but given its VERY similar performance, I like my Klarus XT12gt better.
If you can get it for under $65, I don’t think even the most skeptical would be dissapointed.
Just my $0.02.
If anyone wants one: My distributor MAP is $65 and $6.75 shipping within the US…I can Get you one.
What resistance do I need to bridge?
Is the LED Board 20mm?
The LED board is custom
The sense resistor is in this picture covered by red glue the lane goes to the positive LED wire
I finaly got mine and hornestly i am disapointed: the head is hardly glued, and the emitter isnt well centered, thus affect the lux quite bad- 85k…will try to open it this weekend
The key is to heat up the red locktite to melt, then its easily to open, you need to heat it up fast with a gas burner
Having a spare oring is good as I ruined mine heating it up a bit too much for it
Ofc m8, the thing that annoyed me alot is that it came quite offcentered, something not that typical for a nitecore flashlight
Also, there are some dust and prints from the inside, it seems that mine was assembeled form not that happy worker
Exchange it?
Hello everyone!
I’m interested in this Flashlight.
Are you still happy with the performance of the p30, or you would recommend another one??
There are only 3 or 4 topics of this Flashlight,and i don’t know why…
Hello and welcome to BLF!!!
I am very pleased with my P30 and I would highly recommend it to anyone.
I’m not sure what you are referring to when you say “only 3 or 4 topics”…. But I assure you, the P30 is an awesome light!!!
I hope this helps………
Thank you very much. This is what I want to hear. I’ll search for a good offer and will go for it!
With the “only 3 or 4 topics” I wanted to say that there are not enough information/threads/discussion for this flashlight.
Thanks again…