Vital Gear -"Mild to Wild"

[Tana]

I confirm it is... :thumbsup:

 

[jdboy]

Just put this together today. Old E2D head with domed lens and a neutral 2 stage KuKu tower drop in. Having some switch issues but working through it.

 

[m4a1usr]

Just put this together today. Old E2D head with domed lens and a neutral 2 stage KuKu tower drop in. Having some switch issues but working through it.

Recommend you take off the tailcap assy off the body, remove the switch/PCB board by unscrewing the retainer and add solder around the outer contact surface area. Then using isopropyl alcohol, wet the actual switch several times while cycling the switch and blow it out with pressurized air between drenchings. I had some very similar problems to yours with my FB1 bodies using modified E series heads. After many attempts to half azzed fix it I broke out the good ole multi meter and discovered the problem was contaminants inside the tiny switch. Probably solder rosin during manufacturing if I had to guess but I was not going to second guess the process. Lightknot has been very informative in assisting me AND he offers a higher amp drop in switch that users might want to consider. Cheers to a very good product and do not let my comments sway you from any of the Vital Gear bodies. My experience is just that. Mine.

 

[lightknot]

jdboy A new switch is on the way. Please use primary CR123's. If you go to rechargeables, please consider the High Current switch mod. Price has been cut in half (2 for $6) for the HC switches (link in sig. line) due to difficulties encountered when soldering the (included) gold spring. This is covered in the "Vital Gear Switch Replacement Thread" Here's the link: Vital-Gear-switch-replacement-tutorial

 

[jdboy]

I can't use primaries in my setup because it's a 4.2v drop in if I remember correctly. Sounds like I may need to purchase a high current switch.

 

[jdboy]

Recommend you take off the tailcap assy off the body, remove the switch/PCB board by unscrewing the retainer and add solder around the outer contact surface area. Then using isopropyl alcohol, wet the actual switch several times while cycling the switch and blow it out with pressurized air between drenchings. I had some very similar problems to yours with my FB1 bodies using modified E series heads. After many attempts to half azzed fix it I broke out the good ole multi meter and discovered the problem was contaminants inside the tiny switch. Probably solder rosin during manufacturing if I had to guess but I was not going to second guess the process. Lightknot has been very informative in assisting me AND he offers a higher amp drop in switch that users might want to consider. Cheers to a very good product and do not let my comments sway you from any of the Vital Gear bodies. My experience is just that. Mine.

This worked perfectly, switch is 100% now!!! Thanks!

EDIT: ordered the optional switch this morning, the original switch had became erratic.

 

[flashlight chronic]

Malkoff MDC head on an FB2.

 

[FatRat]

:devil:Here is a mild one






careful what battery you put in

 

[flashlight chronic]

Whoa! Never saw an E to Mag adapter before.

 

[FatRat]

Had to get it when I first saw it.FM made them and still has some for sale.

 

[magellan]

Whoa! Never saw an E to Mag adapter before.

The head is a Mag?

 

[lightknot]

Magellan, I like your sig line! And yes I believe that head is a modified Maglite head. Those E-Mag adapters are rare!

 

[bykfixer]

Magellan, that used to be a Mag... now it's a fivemega m@g....


Bought this...

After reading this thread.

So far...


A P60 first.


EB1 with a P60


Then EB1c'd FB2.

That's it for now.
Back to stock incan for the FB2 and LED for the EB1c. But who knows what'll happen someday. The winds have whispered about the possible return of VitalGear...

 

[cody12]

Do you notice the gap between the head and the adapter? I have two vital gear lights and one of their adapters. No good. Oveready and Lumens Factory sell a much nicer looking one and it fits. In either finish. I use four of them. Besides the two vital gear, I use them on e1e and e2e. Slick.
Check it out.

 

[AVService]

Vital Gear -"Mild to Wild"

FB1 /Aleph Mule-This one is fun!

 

[AVService]

FB3 with 2aa and 3v E Head

FB2 with C Adapter and M61nlll

 

[AndyF]

Re: Vital Gear -"Mild to Wild"

FB1 /Aleph Mule-This one is fun!

That's a nice setup you got there.

 

[AVService]

Re: Vital Gear -"Mild to Wild"

That's a nice setup you got there.

Thanks I have one in aa too!

 

[lightknot]

Vital Gear FB1 HA and Surefire KL4 head.

 

[lightknot]

Incredibly rare Vital Gear on sale on the big 'Bay auction site right now: