Anyone else have this problem with the Compact Torch?

[aeronca]

Ok this sounds really dumb, but how exactly do you put the batteries in the Tovatec Compact Torch? This is the 3AAA one. The reason I ask is when I put the 3 batteries in and screw the bottom back on the batteries are too small and slide back and forth without making contact. I know what your thinking, dude its a flashlight, anyone with 2 functioning brain cells could figure it out, but it seems I must be missing something (maybe the 2 functioning brain cells). There are no instructions with the light and nothing on the Intova website for it. It came in a sealed package but could it be missing a battery holder? Anyway I gave it to my wife with and said "here put batteries in this" and she came back with a puzzled look as well.
Anyway maybe this question will at least provide some entertainment. Thanks

 

[Jorgy]

it uses a battery holder.......M

 

[aeronca]

Thanks, I knew something had to be missing, just seemed odd that it didn't come with one. Of course I'm leaving in a few days and won't have time to replace it. Oh well, at least I'm not as dumb as I thought I was.

 

[Jorgy]

One last thing to check are CR123A's - looks like there are versions that take 2 of them instead of AAA's......M

I have a TUSA light that uses the CR123A batteries.....

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[IntovaJoe]

Hi Aeronca

Yes, it soundslike your ICOM light is missing the battery cradle. In this case you're off thehook and appears your brain cells are firing on all cylinders : ) Pleasecontact kevin@intova.netwith an address and he’ll be happy to ship you a battery cradle.


Regards,
Joe Ganahl

 

[Jax]

Hi Aeronca

Yes, it soundslike your ICOM light is missing the battery cradle. In this case you're off thehook and appears your brain cells are firing on all cylinders : ) Pleasecontact kevin@intova.netwith an address and he’ll be happy to ship you a battery cradle.


Regards,
Joe Ganahl

Absolutely! Kevin and Intova rock! Fixed me right up . . . you are going to love that light It's one of my backups.