jwill911
Newly Enlightened
Hi, Somewhat of a newbie to the forum, been lurking and reading reviews mostly. I purchased the Zebralight SC600w Mk III HI about a month ago. I'm a cyclist and bought it for a bright headlight when dark and strobe to be seen the remainder of the time. So far this light has been nothing but a disappointment.:shakehead I'm not sure the source of the problem. Trying to get support from Zebralight's support request system is painful and frustrating.
I purchased the light with two un-protected batteries, which it requires, the build quality of the light is excellent IMO. But I expected a superior run time and for whatever reason even in strobe it lasts less then 30 minutes. I have three other LED lights two 18650 and one CR123 lights which last hours in strobe, which is my primary mode of operation. I like to be seen riding a bike on the road with distracted drivers.
I purchased the light based on "Selfbuilt's" review. I'm hoping to get some words of encouragement from others using this light. Maybe the batteries are defective. I can't substitute batteries as all of mine are protected, too big to fit. I charged my two new un-protected batteries overnight and measured this morning with my Fluke DVM and was surprised to get a reading of barely 2.8v. My charger "UltraFire Rapid Charger For 3.7v Lithium batteries" is the same one I use successfully with my other protected 18650 and CR123 that charge fully.
Appreciate feedback, thanks.
John
I purchased the light with two un-protected batteries, which it requires, the build quality of the light is excellent IMO. But I expected a superior run time and for whatever reason even in strobe it lasts less then 30 minutes. I have three other LED lights two 18650 and one CR123 lights which last hours in strobe, which is my primary mode of operation. I like to be seen riding a bike on the road with distracted drivers.
I purchased the light based on "Selfbuilt's" review. I'm hoping to get some words of encouragement from others using this light. Maybe the batteries are defective. I can't substitute batteries as all of mine are protected, too big to fit. I charged my two new un-protected batteries overnight and measured this morning with my Fluke DVM and was surprised to get a reading of barely 2.8v. My charger "UltraFire Rapid Charger For 3.7v Lithium batteries" is the same one I use successfully with my other protected 18650 and CR123 that charge fully.
Appreciate feedback, thanks.
John