How did you unscrew the ring on that T01 II ? Was it difficult to remove? What type of tool do I need to take one apart.
I received both of my Manker T01 II’s today. Unfortunately there are problems with both of them.
The problems seem to be related to the 1.5v side of the light. I have used an Eneloop Pro cell.
Using 14500 Manker cells, everything works fine.
The first light will not offer any mode accept High mode, clicking it to cycle modes does nothing when using an Eneloop Pro cell.
You can double click and go into the flashing modes with no issues.
I can not program the light with a Eneloop Pro as holding the button down to activate program mode will do nothing accept shut the light off after 5-6 seconds.
The Second light works fine through modes EXCEPT when I go to program it.
When I go to program it in low mode, It cycles through Med low, then low low, then it jumps into high high. That’s not even suppose to be in that mode group!
All the other program mode groups work normally.
So far I’ve been having bad luck with AA powered flashlights. First the Lumintop EDC05 and now Manker. I’m beginning to lose faith in these two brands due to quality control issues.
I have given up on these Manker lights. These where the first lights I have bought from them and they will be the last. I buy two of them and they BOTH have problems.
I think now I understand why Zebralights are more expensive. For the money I spent on these T01-II, and the time I took to make videos to show the problems, I could have just spent a little more and bought the Zebralights.
@ Sovereignnight
-What vendor did you buy them from?
-Had to make a small notch in the metal retaining ring in order to get sufficient grip to unscrew it. MOD not yet complete…
EDCGEAR, Amazon store.
I gave up on them and sending them back. I’m just gunna go with the Zebralight SC5W II. I was just using them for the AA function and Max brightness. The T01 II didn’t work correctly on AA Eneloop Pros. The Manker’s worked ok on 14500 but I didn’t want them for that. 14500 was just a bonus.
I’ve had so much bad luck with Lumintop EDC05, now the Manker, I’m done with the hedaches and Im just going to break down and buy the expensive stuff. Hopefully the Zebras will be problem free.
Live update, my light was exhibiting erratic behavior and seemed faulty. Noticed transparent glue used on the tailcap that was covering the contact plate. Scrapped it off and issue went away. Might be worth looking at yours to see if that is causing the issue.
I cleaned all the contacts on the pair with 92% Isopropyl. Springs, cap, positive terminal. None of it helped. I desperately wanted to keep the lights as they really are nice looking lights, but the quality control just isn’t there. I feel my money is best spent on the Zebra. I was fighting that too as Zebras are friggin pricey but I’ll give em a shot. Hopefully I’ll have better luck this time.
Too bad on your T01’s…
I own Zebralights as well, highly recommended! The T01 was more of a project light so that I can own a compact high CRI thrower, which appear to be scarce in the flashlight world.
I think Manker had a great offering. That’s why I went with it too. It was the closest thing to the Zebra but cheaper and had throw. I heard good things about Manker so I didn’t even expect issues. Sadly that was not the case. If Manker could perfect that light, it would really be a great solid piece.
It seems that high powered lumen AA lights need allot of refinement.
I have a t01 (1st gen) been using it for over a year now with no problems at all…
I look forward to your success.
fwiw, a friend bought a Zebra SC5c recently and returned it because it did not work on Ultimate Lithium. The replacement had the same problem, so he returned it also.
You will be fine w eneloop, as long as you are OK with the yellow/green tint. Most posters tend to like the SCxx W tint better than the SCxx C versions, even though the CRI is lower on the W…
thanks for sharing your impressions
Yeah I ordered two SC5W MK II. I didn’t want a 4000k tint. Too yellow. 4500k is better but if I had a choice I’d have went with minimum 5000k.
I can live with 80cri.
Same here!