i pulled my double xenon brinkman out today after not using it all winter and i got nothing. figure the battery is more than likely dead, so i plug it in figuring i'll use the electrical way. still nothing. could my bulbs be blown or does the battery need to be charged for 24 hrs or what. your best guess...
wassup wit da brinkman
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BobbyG
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To be perfectly honest, this is my biggest detailing disappointment.
- Drains the batteries even when off
- There's no guarantee that the lights come on even if the batteries are fresh
- Could be high-beam or low-beam
- Works best when it's dark out...as long as it come on
what the heck is that bobby. ain't never seen no contraption like that. i'll keep mine plugged in overnight and see what happens i guess. i'll be looking for something else if that doesn't take care of the problem.To be perfectly honest, this is my biggest detailing disappointment.
- Drains the batteries even when off
- There's no guarantee that the lights come on even if the batteries are fresh
- Could be high-beam or low-beam
- Works best when it's dark out...as long as it come on
mjlinane
My name is Mike
How old is it?
They come with 1yr warranties. If has died, call Brinkmann and fax your receipt. They will replace it. Good company.
They come with 1yr warranties. If has died, call Brinkmann and fax your receipt. They will replace it. Good company.
CH.Detailing
What's a detail?
That is the LED Brinkmann inspection light, little different. My xenon light is beginning to show its age as one of the bulbs are dead and it won't hold a charge as long. Not holding a charge as long isn't such a big problem though, as it's not too tricky to leave it plugged in while I'm working.
I would say just leave your light plugged in for a while longer and see what happens. If it still won't turn on you may want to take out the bulbs and see if the filaments are broken.
I would say just leave your light plugged in for a while longer and see what happens. If it still won't turn on you may want to take out the bulbs and see if the filaments are broken.
RTexasF
Pay Attention Boy...
I bought two of those thankfully at less than half price in a close out store. The batteries are the biggest let down even when charged/discharged properly. I'll not buy another.
Street Dreams
New member
The brinkman is an awesome tool for correction/inspection but I had 2 die on me for no reason/not hold a charge. If they fixed the battery draining issue it would be a no brainer investment.
Nth Degree
New member
Today I noticed mine was not lasting long on a charge either. Has anyone tried opening it up to change the battery?
These guys in the UK are clever and resourceful. Here's a link how they made their own version of a SunGun and from what I can figure, it's like a UK version of a Brinkman.
The Ultimate Home-Made swirl spotting torch - Detailing World
Not that difficult, so much so that even I could give it a try and I'm a bit of a klutz.
I'm thinking garage and yard sales would have quite a few of the older 12 volt drills, batteries and chargers at very reasonable prices.
The Ultimate Home-Made swirl spotting torch - Detailing World
Not that difficult, so much so that even I could give it a try and I'm a bit of a klutz.
I'm thinking garage and yard sales would have quite a few of the older 12 volt drills, batteries and chargers at very reasonable prices.
Concours.John
Auto Detail & Restoration
To think after pitching away cordless drills once broke. That truly is clever.
BobbyG
New member
Fine minds think alike John..... Wished I'd saved one....
The next time I'm at Lowe's I'll approach the store manager and see if they have a return they'll let me take off their hands....:bigups
rzatch
New member
That would be nice but normally they return them for credit. Anybody have better luck with the non rechargeable? My big Lots has them for $10.00.
BobbyG
New member
I have one of those near by and will stop in...:bigups
rzatch
New member
Hopefully yours does too. I saw a post where they had a certain product and stopped in to only find out they had removed almost all of their car products so they are hit and miss for sure.
mjlinane
My name is Mike
Bought one of the krypton ones from Big Lots. Will be trying out this weekend. Bulbs are farther apart, only come on together and don't seem as bright as the xenon model. Will let everyone know.
Not in the car section, btw.
Not in the car section, btw.
ZimRandy
New member
One of mine crapped out. I found somewhere online where they were replacing the battery 'pack' with one from an RC car. That may be what I do with my junk one.
Randy
Randy
RTexasF
Pay Attention Boy...
I tried it figuring the worst I could do was break it and make a mess. I broke it and made a mess sure enough. NOT a user friendly battery change.
mjlinane
My name is Mike
Tore my broken one apart. Other than latches that hold the top together, is reasonably straight-forward. The unit has a rechargeable 6V 2.5A-hr battery that connect to the charging circuit via spade lugs. Haven't figured out my next move (dry cells or power supply).
i'm a pretty hands on guy so i think i'll take mine apart and see if i can change it to plug in only
Concours.John
Auto Detail & Restoration
To be perfectly honest, this is my biggest detailing disappointment.
- Drains the batteries even when off
- There's no guarantee that the lights come on even if the batteries are fresh
- Could be high-beam or low-beam
- Works best when it's dark out...as long as it come on
Since the LED version was brought up. Has anyone tried rechargeables in it? I'm afraid the IRS will question my deduction on batteries at the rate it goes through them
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