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Posted by coonbone on 04-09-2022 09:33 PM:

Repair, or replace light?

Is it better to replace a 6 year of light, or repair it ? How long do LED's, and switches last? After 6 years will i have to replace a part each year there after?

Posted by Triple K Kennel on 04-10-2022 02:20 PM:

Repair or Replace

I guess it depends on what is wrong with it, is it a Caplight or Beltlight & what Brand of Light is it. Is the Light Company still in Business.......a Bunch have went out of Business.
You want the answer....But you need to give more info to help determine your best route to go.
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Posted by pamjohnson on 04-10-2022 04:34 PM:

I have had a sunspot that is far older than that still a lifetime guarantee. Still awesome service. Still an awesome light.

Posted by coonbone on 04-10-2022 07:41 PM:

Re: Repair or Replace

quote:
Originally posted by Triple K Kennel
I guess it depends on what is wrong with it, is it a Caplight or Beltlight & what Brand of Light is it. Is the Light Company still in Business.......a Bunch have went out of Business.
You want the answer....But you need to give more info to help determine your best route to go.
Tim

The company is still building lights, and the light only needs a cord from the battery to the head piece right now. Just wondered if after 6 years of use should i put money into shipping, parts, and maybe labor fixing it once in a while? There must be some kind of life expectancy.

Posted by Triple K Kennel on 04-10-2022 07:59 PM:

Re: Re: Repair or Replace

quote:
Originally posted by coonbone
The company is still building lights, and the light only needs a cord from the battery to the head piece right now. Just wondered if after 6 years of use should i put money into shipping, parts, and maybe labor fixing it once in a while? There must be some kind of life expectancy.

If it's a 6 yr old battery in it then it's got to be getting close to replacement for it.....if a regular Beltlight replacing batteries will be around $125-$150......plus Shipping both ways & Cord Replacement.....you will have $200+ in it when all said & done. Put another $100 and just get you a Brand New Light.
That's my opinion
Tim

Posted by shadinc on 04-10-2022 11:40 PM:

Spoken like a man that has an extra $100 laying around. LOL

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Posted by Triple K Kennel on 04-11-2022 01:27 AM:

New or Repair

quote:
Originally posted by shadinc
Spoken like a man that has an extra $100 laying around. LOL

He asked which option and I gave him both.
He mentioned about buying a New Light so I would assume he can afford it......LOL.
If I get that close to either having a Rebuilt one or a New one.....I know which direction I am going....😉
Tim

Posted by shadinc on 04-11-2022 01:32 AM:

I agree.

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Posted by Cory Highfill on 04-11-2022 04:18 AM:

It took me exactly one long walk out by the light of a cigarette lighter to decide that I’d never wait for a light to die before replacing it again.
Some guys have more rifles than there are days in deer season and nobody thinks twice about it. When you consider the fact that a reliable light keeps you safe, it seems like a no brainer.
I say buy the new toy. You only live once.

Posted by coonbone on 04-11-2022 04:09 PM:

Thanks for the feed back. I decided to buy a new light this summer. I'll use the old light with the patched up cord until something else goes wrong with it, then toss it.

Posted by 2nd Mac on 04-11-2022 07:42 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by pamjohnson
I have had a sunspot that is far older than that still a lifetime guarantee. Still awesome service. Still an awesome light.

Good luck with getting any resemblance of prompt warranty service from them. Waited 6 weeks to get mine back from them. It really wasn’t fixed. Shortly after it became obvious it was the switch and I sent it back. Been about 6 weeks again and still no light.

Posted by Triple K Kennel on 04-11-2022 09:12 PM:

Warranty

quote:
Originally posted by 2nd Mac
Good luck with getting any resemblance of prompt warranty service from them. Waited 6 weeks to get mine back from them. It really wasn’t fixed. Shortly after it became obvious it was the switch and I sent it back. Been about 6 weeks again and still no light.

WOW......!!!
Wish you good luck.
Tim

Posted by pamjohnson on 04-12-2022 12:30 AM:

quote:
Originally posted by 2nd Mac
Good luck with getting any resemblance of prompt warranty service from them. Waited 6 weeks to get mine back from them. It really wasn’t fixed. Shortly after it became obvious it was the switch and I sent it back. Been about 6 weeks again and still no light.

wow I'm surprised. Maybe something has changed cause I didn't have that problem. The only thing I ever sent mine back for was a new battery after I had it for years and all I had to pay was shipping. It was done promptly and I was and so far am still just tickled with it's durability and everything.

Posted by Triple K Kennel on 04-12-2022 12:20 PM:

Repair

quote:
Originally posted by pamjohnson
wow I'm surprised. Maybe something has changed cause I didn't have that problem. The only thing I ever sent mine back for was a new battery after I had it for years and all I had to pay was shipping. It was done promptly and I was and so far am still just tickled with it's durability and everything.

I bought a Brand New Viper, it had the worst Walklight I had ever seen...and I knew there was something wrong with it. I sent it back and it took about 3 weeks to get it back....But seems to be fixed...Hopefully. It is a Nice Light & the Head size is Great, not alot of extra Junk on it.
Tim

Posted by John B.Dalton on 04-12-2022 05:26 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by pamjohnson
wow I'm surprised. Maybe something has changed cause I didn't have that problem. The only thing I ever sent mine back for was a new battery after I had it for years and all I had to pay was shipping. It was done promptly and I was and so far am still just tickled with it's durability and everything.

Im glad you had great service..We have sent in a bunch for repairs and most have been fixed in a timely manner.

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Posted by micooner on 04-12-2022 08:19 PM:

My boss Hotspot belt light stopped the other day. Sent it in replaced battery and new charger. Turn around less than ten days. Less than 70$ total from b&k's hunting supplies.

Posted by Triple K Kennel on 04-13-2022 12:01 PM:

Light

quote:
Originally posted by coonbone
Thanks for the feed back. I decided to buy a new light this summer. I'll use the old light with the patched up cord until something else goes wrong with it, then toss it.

I think you made the right choice....!!!
When you get one let us know what you get & how you like it.
Tim

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