GB Clone Offically "SOLD OUT" 10/21/18 XPL HI 1300LM Focusing AKA Cometa 2016

T18 · 2018-11-04T05:22:10.000Z

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Oh BTW I got the 2 free 18650…
Yeah no surprise…

Don’t use them :

“Protection” circuit failed in my Nitecore LR30 as soon as I put it in… saw some smoke so I threw it outside !
The battery flew out of the lantern, 20sec later a hissing with some smoke appears and 2sec later BOOM !
First time with Li-ion failing, thankfully I saw enough videos to know how it ends…
I wanted to film it but my toddler was a bit anxious seeing it so I chose to reassure him rather than collecting internet karma.

Sorry to see this, but offhandedly I’m happy that it happened in a Nitecore and not in this clone, that would have started all the original freak out stuff again probably,
We wouldn’t have known if it was caused by that cell or this clone, darn glad you are skilled enough and knew what to do,
I’ve thrown a few lights out the window myself but don’t believe I’ve ever seen the end of a cell blown off like that, that is something else.

DENGOH · 2018-11-04T05:42:01.000Z

T18, are you saying you threw lights out of window when you suspect they were going to blow up? But they didn’t.

T18 · 2018-11-04T05:59:58.000Z

DENGOH:

T18, are you saying you threw lights out of window when you suspect they were going to blow up? But they didn’t.

Ha Ha, yep, like to freak the neighbors out, it was fun for awhile but now their on to me so now I just throw the cheap ones I don’t want anymore, hope they don’t start throwing them back at me, maybe better leave my windows open for a bit afterwards, you think?? ha ha…

DENGOH · 2018-11-04T06:18:04.000Z

T18:

DENGOH:

T18, are you saying you threw lights out of window when you suspect they were going to blow up? But they didn’t.

Ha Ha, yep, like to freak the neighbors out, it was fun for awhile but now their on to me so now I just throw the cheap ones I don’t want anymore, hope they don’t start throwing them back at me, maybe better leave my windows open for a bit afterwards, you think?? ha ha…

You must have driven many lights with 10A 20A current and know that shits will happen one day.
Close or open window is not going to affect your neighbor, but they might have reported to police if it really exploded. I think maybe prepare a big container that’s batteries explosion proof is better.

teacher · 2018-11-07T00:05:38.000Z

teacher:

So far, mine is remaining in the SHIPPED column on the Banggood site. :+1:

Ordered 18 October

Shipped 25 October

Mine arrived today, 6 November.

All appears to be in order & working well right out of the box. . :+1:

No smoke… No fire… No boom… Life is good. .

Alen · 2018-11-08T18:46:33.000Z

Alen:

This Flat square O ring fit very well on the body grooves and fix perfect zoom rattle
But need more (3 or 4 pcs ) to put on grooves
I have only 1 take from old cheap light.
28 x 24,5 x 1,2 mm thick

Please if you find them Online also in similar size(1,5mm thick is fine)
send link PM

any news where find this ‘’square’’ O ring size?

TheOnlyDocc · 2018-11-08T11:18:19.000Z

I checked everywhere. But the only shops i could find such o-rings are shops for Business customers.
And they do not sell only a few to a privat person. But please let me know if someone finds a source for square o-rings.

Jerommel · 2018-11-08T11:32:48.000Z

~~X3~~:

~~X3~~:

Oh BTW I got the 2 free 18650…
Yeah no surprise…

Don’t use them :

“Protection” circuit failed in my Nitecore LR30 as soon as I put it in… saw some smoke so I threw it outside !
The battery flew out of the lantern, 20sec later a hissing with some smoke appears and 2sec later BOOM !
First time with Li-ion failing, thankfully I saw enough videos to know how it ends…
I wanted to film it but my toddler was a bit anxious seeing it so I chose to reassure him rather than collecting internet karma.

Holy crap !?
So these crappy low capacity cells explode when you have a short circuit??
Then i will get rid of them immediately.

Alen:

They was send as a “Gift”
this is the reason

Yes… Very nice gift, Banggood… :+1: :person_facepalming:
Imagine having a warehouse full of these… :cry:

Skylight · 2018-11-09T06:03:51.000Z

The O rings closest in size I found are these:
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/LUJX-R-10pcs-Sealing-Flat-Gasket-White-Silicone-O-Ring-Seal-Washer-Bellows-Inlet-Hose-1/3144005_32893451772.html?spm=2114.12010615.8148356.9.5e302d41IBxLWL
They may be to big with 22x28x2 mm, but the O rings with the correct size are only round:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/White-Silicon-1-5mm-Thickness-19-20-21-22-23-24-25-26-27-28mm-Outside/32803654515.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.15.4497dc10UcwLx1&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_5_10065_10068_10130_10547_319_317_10548_10696_10192_5728811_10190_453_10084_454_10083_10618_10307_10820_10301_10821_10303_537_536_5733215_5733315_328_10059_10884_5731015_5733115_10887_100031_5733415_321_322_5730015_10103_5733515_5733615,searchweb201603_55,ppcSwitch_0&algo_expid=a130f1a1-3fa0-4d57-86eb-463f6d148e43-2&algo_pvid=a130f1a1-3fa0-4d57-86eb-463f6d148e43

TheOnlyDocc · 2018-11-09T22:55:36.000Z

Skylight this is not a bad find! But the OD to ID ratio is not right!
The OD of the light at the finning area is 36,7mm. So a 37mm OD o-ring would fit perfect and prevent ratteling. The main problem is, the finn spacing is 1,2mm but they are 1,7mm deep. This is the reason why it is not working with a round o-ring. Maybe if you use 2 flexible silicone o-rings ontop of each other.
But almost every flexible flat o-ring with a OD 28-37mm should fit, aslong the ID is ~3,5mm smaller than the OD.
A 1,2mm wide o.ring will fit perfectly but if you have one with a smaller OD (~28-33mm) you could get a 1,5mm one to fit (should fit after streching it to 33,3mm ID).
My main problem is to find one with this OD to ID ratio.

And it seems that now all Cometas are sold. The EU Warehouse is also showing Sold Out now.

Skylight · 2018-11-09T20:23:57.000Z

My Cometa from Cinese warehouse has arrived yesterday. :partying_face: I have got to admit that I imagined the light much worse but if you compare it to cheap Cinese zoomies the quality is quite a few levels above. Already the anodising is different, a nice smooth black instead of the usual glossy black. Maybe I will get some O rings too or just let the zoom rattle as long as it is not the whole head coming of. It seems that they have solved the problems with this light now, just don’t forget to put the plastic washer in and the light will be save to use.

Alen · 2018-11-09T22:30:42.000Z

Thanks for Find these O-rings.
tomorrow will check well, now i’m tired.
Guys remember, my flat square Ring fit perfect for zoom.
Not too lose and not too hard when rotate head
measures 28 x 24,5 x 1,2/1,5 mm thick.

Alen · 2018-11-14T08:13:46.000Z

Good news,I have contact AE seller that can customize size of square O rings
for fix Cometa Zoom
Price is a bit hight(8 usd 10 pcs shipped with track number) but said discount for large quantity.
So we can do a group buy?

teacher · 2018-11-14T07:45:32.000Z

Alen:

Good news,I have contact AE seller that can customize size of square O rings
for fix Cometa Zoom
Price is a bit hight(8 usd 10 pcs) but said discount for large quantity.
So we can do a group buy?

Sounds like a plan……

Alen · 2018-11-14T08:44:31.000Z

yes a good option,but don’t know procedure.
For get a discount asked the seller if can produce like 100 pcs (10 pcs for each of us)
Sent to different addresses
But said discount only if a single buyer get more than 10 pcs

viblet · 2018-11-14T08:53:07.000Z

I got my own too! Finally after waiting for so many months.

funkychateau · 2018-11-14T09:01:19.000Z

Alen:

Good news,I have contact AE seller that can customize size of square O rings
for fix Cometa Zoom
Price is a bit hight(8 usd 10 pcs shipped with track number) but said discount for large quantity.
So we can do a group buy?

Is that $8 each for 10 pieces (total $80), or is it $8 for 10 pieces (total $8). If the latter, that sounds like an excellent price for anything custom.

Alen · 2018-11-14T09:31:18.000Z

Sorry but from phone is hard.
first price $8 for 10 pcs (total $8)
now seller say $7 for 10 pcs (total $7)

Lawried · 2018-11-19T19:36:01.000Z

Alen:

Sorry but from phone is hard.
first price $8 for 10 pcs (total $8)
now seller say $7 for 10 pcs (total $7)

Count me in!

Alen · 2018-11-19T20:01:28.000Z

my was just an Idea,don’t know how make group buy