I got a Lumintop GT4695 as a gift but I can’t open it to remove the battery.
Is it reverse threaded or something? or are they gluing / loctiting the parts together during assembly?
Any tips?
It is driving me crazy. If I can’t open it it is going back to the manufacturer.
Have a nice time here, lunarFu!
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Welcome to BLF!
I don’t have a GT 4695, but it seems the tailcap should twist off.
The presenter in this review takes the tailcap off and removes the battery at around the 3:45 minute mark. It does seem very tight, but I didn’t see any glue on the threads in the video.
Maybe try a rubber pair of channel locks
Any Luck?
No luck yet. I tried many times to twist it open to but it will not budge and I would like to think of my self as not weak.
Last night I ordered 2x Ridgit 18" strap wrenches that will come Wednesday via Prime. So I think I will get it open then.
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The head probably unscrews. If there is no lubricant on the o-ring then that might be difficult to turn initially.
I added some lubricant to my Lumintop Mach (21700) to make it easier to unscrew.
Jeez, Lumintop replied to me and they said this:
"In order to give consumers a better user experience, the battery of our GT4695 flashlight is not removable. It has the following three advantages:
- Improve airtightness and waterproof performance
- Improve boot efficiency
- Extend service life
Thank you for your understanding and support. LUMINTOP will produce better quality flashlights for you. I wish you a happy day."
They are nuts. What the heck is “boot efficiency” and it certainly wont extend the service life once the battery dies, as all batteries die. I am still going to try and open it once I get those strap wrenches.
It’s removed in the video
At least they replied back to your email, they never did mine. Can u tell me what email u used of theirs?
Certainly,
I actually used their web contact form @ Contact - Lumintop
Yep same one! Hmmm
Did u manage to get her loose?
Those batteries are rated for 1500-2000 cycles.
Not yet, still waiting for Amazon.
Are you saying that in defence of it not being removable (per the manufacturer)?
What about the recycle-ability of the product? Once it dies, how will the lithium battery be recycled if it can’t be opened?
I’m stating the cycle life of the battery and that a replacement probably won’ be needed. How are the EV packs recycled if their in a housing?
Dear users and forum members,
Thank you for your attention and question about our flashlight GT4695. We appreciate your feedback on the battery and design of the product. Here are the reasons behind our decision to use an internal battery.
Firstly, we have chosen a high-capacity 46950 battery and integrated it into the flashlight for better protection and safety. By housing the battery internally, we ensure better protection against accidental drops or impacts. This design also makes the flashlight more compact and durable.
Additionally, we have implemented a hidden charging port for convenient charging anywhere and anytime. This design consideration takes into account user needs, ensuring easy charging access when outdoors or in emergencies.
Secondly, after numerous real-world tests, we found that integrating the battery with the circuit creates a stable whole. This ensures that contact resistance does not significantly reduce the effective voltage of the input drive circuit. This design not only improves overall efficiency but also safeguards the stability of the drive circuit operation. This design consideration ensures the stability and reliability of the flashlight during use, providing better safeguards for your outdoor activities.
(Lumintop’s products have a five-year warranty and a lifetime paid warranty. If the battery life is over, you can send it back to the factory and our professional staff will replace the battery for you.)
Thank you again for your attention and feedback on our product. We are committed to providing high-quality, reliable flashlights that meet your needs. If you have any other questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact us — cs@lumintop.com
Best regards,
LUMINTOP
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So the strap wrenches worked.
It was extremely hard to break the threads, even with the strap wrenches. Duct taping the components helped get a grip. It appears that the threads had a crap ton of blue thread-locker, but hardened like red loctite.
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Damn, why did they use loctite.