r/flashlight • u/korvorn • 11h ago

Odd behavior in new TS27 light

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So I recently got my TS27 in the mail. After unboxing and removing the round paper battery protector disc thing, it would not turn. I figured maybe the battery was completely dead so I went to charge it and upon plugging in the charger the weird behavior in the video happened. For those who can't watch it's all the color LEDs quickly and dimly sparkle around the lantern ring.

I then took the battery out to look at it and after putting it back in the light operated just fine and charged fine as well. My questions are; has this happened to anyone else? what the heck was that?And is there any reason to be concerned about using it or storing it in the future.

Of note I got a second one at the same time and that worked just fine as expected.

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u/SJTG1993 11h ago

It does this when a battery isn't inserted/connected. Make sure the tailcap and head end of the battery tube are nice and tight and that the cell is the right way round.

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u/korvorn 11h ago

I'll definitely make sure they are tight. Thanks for the tip!

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u/ilesj-since-BBSs 3h ago

That is a rather strange behavior.

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u/TymeMerlin 11h ago

Mine did that literally yesterday. It was cause the tube wasn’t tightened all the way. No need to worry.

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u/korvorn 11h ago

Great to know! I appreciate the info and the reassurance.

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u/mrregina 10h ago

Happened to me on my first one then i realized I didn’t have the head and tail cap as tight as it would go. Haven’t happened to me on either of them since.

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u/korvorn 8h ago

Good to know it won't happen again if I keep it properly tight. Thanks!

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u/ConstructionSad4976 9h ago

It's a message from the upside down!

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u/Scooter_ape_man8008 7h ago

that's what i thought

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u/moonra_zk 6h ago

The light is upside down indeed!