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I have to shake my flashlight to get it to come on. can this be fixed
A common problem with torches and flashlights, especially led types of certain price ranges, especially those constructed of aluminium.
Most such torches use a push switch that has a point contact that soon becomes incapable of providing the perfect contact that is needed for low voltage low current applications. The materials used usually isn't the best for the job.
Aluminium casings are prone to oxidisation which is an electrical insulator.
Whether it can be fixed depends on how far it can be dismantled, the design and how handy you are.
A torch should ideally have a switch with a wiping or self-cleaning action and be hard wired with high quality nickel-plated brass or copper internal components.
It is many decades since such a torch was generally available at reasonable prices so a compromise might be made by spraying the inside of a new torch with a silicone spray or WD-40 and repeating whenever the batteries are replaced.
6/23/2018 2:43:18 AM •
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How to insert batteries in a life gear path flashlight
Hello, Sandra -
From a Life Gear web page with frequently asked questions:
http://www.lifegear.com/faq
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- How do I change the batteries in my Life+Gear flashlight?
We are currently in the process of uploading instructions on how to properly change the batteries in your Life+Gear flashlight, in the meantime please feel free to contact our customer service department for instruction. If you are unsure about which model you have, you can upload a picture of your flashlight and attach it to your email.
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The email address for Life Gear Customer Service can be found here:
http://www.lifegear.com/
in the lower left corner of the page.
I do not find a Customer Service phone number you could call.
Best wishes.
5/3/2018 2:55:30 PM •
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