Light for Me 4Tec experiences

[Karl P]

Hi, does anyone have any experiences of the L4M 4Tec primary light? The Youtube videos look good and the prices are reasonable but I'm sceptical of the quality and after sales service (as I've heard they've had their issues but this is always 3rd hand info so who knows).

Cheers

Karl

[Iain]

Its what I have, I cant tell you about after sales for any issues as in the 9 months I have had mine I have had no issues.

It is a good torch though with for me the only minor problem is the recessed touch switch can be knocked on by mistake BUT its so bright it is pretty noticeable when you do it.

I would recommend it.

[MSargeant]

I have one of the old ones and it's a great light

[Phate]

I recently had to send one of my torches back and Anna Dub was excellent at handling everything. Good responses to the tickets, great service. From this experience I'd say it was good. I've heard mixed stories of others. But thats the case with every manufacturer though?

Wouldn't hesitate to buy again.

[Vanny]

My NW7 incorporates the 4Tec, great light, love it.

[JimmE]

A regular buddy of mine has the 4Tec. I was impressed and went to buy one, and found that the 7XRE was only about £25 more, and much brighter!

Have had it since January this year and done around 30 dives with it so early days.

However, I would agree that the new piezo switches are better than the old twist switch my buddy has, though I also find mine can get knocked on in a RIB. Less of an issue in a hardboard as generally less stuff moving around/piled up.

Very pleased with the light.


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[Cybes]

I'm looking at lights for next season. The 4Tec was my first choice until questions of reliability and poor service arose. From what I've read it works well when it works, then it's let down by poor service - repair. Its still a possible but the negative comments have put me off a bit.

I'm now looking at the Halcyon Flare. Mainly because the bloke I know who has one raves about it.

A good recommendation from someone who has one means a lot. I don't know anybody who has the 4Tec.

Let me know how you find it when you get one :-)

[nowherers]

My brother has one. Really cant tell anything bad about it. It's the old one with a 6.75Ah Battery and he bought it used. Its definitely a great light. The Spot is really bright...but its a saber. If you need a bright surrounding then id go for the NW7 or the Seaya 30/70W.

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[Chronic Pain]

I do own one.
I can confirm all what has been previously said.

1. Cheaper than competition
2. Extremely bright, cold light, but it is a saber. Great for signaling, less if you need an alo around (but there are other models)
3. The switch can be inadvertly operated, mine for example by the double ender I add. Not an issue on a boat as you see it, but could be a problem in a bag (where I keep my sidemount harness with the light mounted on)
4. It comes with no cap for either ends of the light/battery connection, so you cannot disconnect it and then wash your kit. First wash, then dry, then disconnect. I heard there are caps available but I couldnt find them yet (I found those for the old versions though)
5. I haven't use the service as yet.

Hope it helps
S.

[Vanny]

My battery is just over a year old. A standard regulator din cap fits the battery fine.

[Major Clanger]

Questions of reliability. From who? Rugged and reliable imo.

[Baron015]

Questions of reliability. From who? Rugged and reliable imo.

I've had a L4Me 2 years now, never any problems.


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[Doomanic]

I've had a rotary switch 4Tec for nearly 5 years! It's still on the original 3 HR NiCad battery and runs for well over 2hrs on full power. It had to go back once under warranty and I'd say service was adequate. Not exceptional but not terrible either.
If it failed completely or got stolen, I'd replace it with a Focus if I won the lottery but more realistically I'd happily buy another.