gofastman
Enlightened
Definitely contact Fenix, could be a design flaw they overlooked. Might prevent a casualty or two
Getting ready for a ride, i mounted my BC-30 and the external switch onto my bike, i pressed the remote button a few times to ensure it was working. Turned it all off and went inside for about 30 minutes, returned to the shed to find the light stuck on the 1800 lumen boost mode. I tried to turn it off but it was way too hot to touch, i got some gloves but the power switch was unresponsive. Had to pull the batteries to make it shut down.
thermal protection didn't kick in a drop the brightness, im hoping i haven't damaged the eagletac 18650s that i got 2 days ago.
problem seems to be in the external button, i put a fresh set of batteries in and it went straight back to boost mode. Disconnected the switch and its back to normal.
Getting ready for a ride, i mounted my BC-30 and the external switch onto my bike, i pressed the remote button a few times to ensure it was working. Turned it all off and went inside for about 30 minutes, returned to the shed to find the light stuck on the 1800 lumen boost mode. I tried to turn it off but it was way too hot to touch, i got some gloves but the power switch was unresponsive. Had to pull the batteries to make it shut down.
thermal protection didn't kick in a drop the brightness, im hoping i haven't damaged the eagletac 18650s that i got 2 days ago.
problem seems to be in the external button, i put a fresh set of batteries in and it went straight back to boost mode. Disconnected the switch and its back to normal.
Regarding unable to switching it off: using the switch with gloves is virtually impossible, I get very frustrated with the switch operation during the winter, in the summer while wearing finger less gloves, no problems, in the winter I keep pressing it and nothing happen!
Take the gloves off and fine again!
This is a major flaw and need redesigning! Is anyone else suffering from the same issue with the switch?
I agree that this is a great handlebar light. As a commuter, I find the remote button to be very useful. It serves as my "light horn" to signal motorists. For most of my utility/commuting rides, the BC30 is the only headlight I need. When I need additional light, I use a Convoy S2 tube light on my helmet. The neutral XP-G2 emitter in my S2 makes a great complementary beam to the BC30 on the bars.
umm, whether it's up in the air or on the road depends only on how you mount the light. How narrow or broad the beam is, now that's a different question and here's where most reviewers agree the BC30 has an exceptionally wide beam, illuminating the surroundings at the expense of possibly a greater throw. I really doubt the 220 lumen 4xAA Philips comes anywhere close to what the BC30 is capable of - those lights are in a totally different league.
btw, "precision engineered reflector" is the same marketing hogwash as the "dual distance beam" that Fenix prides itself in
And that with a mobile phone camera :laughing:Thanks kj2, that must be what others are alluding to. Easy to aim down for commuting duties and be a bit motorist aware.
Btw, you take a really top notch closeup pic :thumbsup:
Has anybody modded their bc30 with different LEDs? If not, would anybody be kind enough to take a picture of the front end with optics removed?