Torch repairs in Europe - anyone here do the odd repair?

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Like some others on here, I suspect I am not the only one who has no soldering kit, no electronic skillset, and no other means of repairing a torch (though I still enjoy melting small trees and I’m fairly skilled at accidentally frightening cattle with all the lumens at my disposal). So I wonder if there is anyone in Europe (I’m in France) who is capable of doing the odd repair-job for a klutz like myself?

Here’s what I currently have in the “to be repaired” box:

- a Convoy M1 with an emitter that has simply fallen off the board (not dropped - and hardly used, probably just a bad solder I guess)

- an MT03 with a package of new 2S2P innards that need to replace the current 4S bits

- 2 x L10 with the “dropped” problem that many say can be fixed with a re-solder on the board

  • a UT01 replacement torch that has the “switch problem”, and was a replacement for a first unit that did not work at all. I’ve admittedly not bothered to even replace the second one - I have no confidence in the manufacturer at all and will never probably use the light even if it was working

I am more than happy to pay for someone’s time and trouble if anyone can help.

Thanks for reading.

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I have done some repairs and a some mods and also repaired my UT01 and I have 2 switches for that. The problem is that I’m in Hungary and shipping costs very high here. :person_facepalming:

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I’m sure there is someone from France here that can help you.

If you don’t find anyone, I can help you. It’s just shipping that can be expensive.

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Stupid answer, but i see you live near The Miller, maybe he is willing to help?

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Thanx to both of you - I’ll wait and see if there is someone a little closer to me and then get back to you, if that’s okay?

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Mr Miller says his soldering skills may at best be only slightly better than mine :smiley: …… he’s also very busy arranging the onward distribution of 144,577 x Q8’s, I think.

However, I suspect between the two of us we could lay waste to most of Europe’s forests with vast amounts of luminosity!

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I also have a flashlight I need worked on. I thought I had the time and skills — it turns out I have neither. :frowning:

I’m in Germany, but I have access to the US mail system.

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Have you asked Lexel?

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Who is Lexel, and where does he live, joechina? Can he be found easily enough on here?

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Lexel is German :wink:
Try the search bar from BLF, it will help.

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:+1:

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Oh, sorry, I thought it is obvious that it is his user name here in BLF.

He is from Germany and sells also driver boards. So instead of a repair I guess an upgrade to TA-Driver mit NarsilM firmware can be made.

:slight_smile:

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For which of my problems is that a suggested solution, joechina ?? :smiley:

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X3 is good at modding.
The italic is because his username has a “-” in front and behind the X3

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I’ve PM’d him, Mr Miller, we’ll see if he comes and joins us :slight_smile:

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Hook

It should help KeithD :slight_smile:

But Lexcel has fixed his UT01 and replaced the switch.

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Oooooh - let’s hope he turns up then!

I actually think there is probably quite a decent little business for someone doing this sort of thing. Especially if they got warranty work for the far-east manufacturers who have no representation here.

We’ll see what happens….

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It’s ok :slight_smile:

I am also willing to provide repair or modding help to anyone for almost no cost.
You just pay shipping both way and parts.

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I’ve been doing some repairs for people. I am in Michigan USA though. My fees are modest. So I’m an option if needed. :slight_smile:

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I don’t have any message?