STARTED: GBGB: Stainless steel AAA clicky with a clip (CQG S1 "clone")

blueb8llz · March 1, 2015, 4:52am

will a efest 10440 work with this light without adding a solder blob?
anyone have est. lumens on a 10440?

Fritz_t_Cat · March 1, 2015, 5:23am

Not optimal host for high output. Thin stainless steel.

lionheart_2281 · March 1, 2015, 6:45am

It will as there is springs on both ends. About 300 lumens on high I guess, wouldn’t run it for more than 2 mins

blueb8llz · March 1, 2015, 8:35am

Ok I will try one thank you

breinrules · September 21, 2015, 5:37am

JW980:

OK - the switch can be pushed out of the tailcap by pushing firmly on the button. It’s a snug fit but, not too tight. The button is solid, so it won’t be easily damaged by pushing on it (unless you ding or scratch it with a metal object). I used a wooden skewer. There’s a soft metal ring with four tiny tabs on the body of the switch that provide electrical contact with the I.D. of the tailcap. I had to “raise” these tabs slightly by lifting with a knife edge to get good contact after having removed the switch. Not sure what forward clickie could be found and made to work in this light. The aforementioned switch from the Coast light was too large in diameter. I just prefer the silent momentary operation that a forward clikie provides. It’s still a nice light as-is for the price… JW

hey there, do you have pics on how to open the tail cap? I dont understand the instructions clearly and i need to open the tailcap of my light because its broken.

argolite · September 22, 2015, 2:42pm

Sorry no pics, but here’s some alternate instructions:
-start with the tailcap on the flashlight but with no battery inside
-push really hard on the button to force the switch out the tailcap
Your thumb is probably too wide to push the switch, so use an object that won’t scratch the button, like a narrow wood or plastic stick.

Note, that you might not need to fully remove the switch to fix your light, just slide it out a little bit. On these lights it is possible for the switch to slide too far into the tailcap so that the clicky mechanism doesn’t have enough room to properly open and close.

breinrules · September 22, 2015, 6:08am

Wow. Thanks for the tip! Finally fixed it. This light gets another year in my pocket :D