ARB Adventure 12volt light
Submitted: Saturday, Sep 30, 2006 at 23:00
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Hi all,
just wondering if anyone else is having trouble with the above light.
The light takes ages to fire up if at all.
I have friends with the same problem and the ARB store said that this is normal.
I also have a Versa light which works great.
Any
feedback would be appreciated.
Cheers
Chris.
Reply By: Barry 2 - Saturday, Sep 30, 2006 at 23:38
Saturday, Sep 30, 2006 at 23:38
Hi Chris
I have used ARB light for a few years and had no trouble
But I decided to buy a second one 12 months ago and have had the same problems as you, they have exchanged 2 in the last 12 months free of charge
I am about to go away up
Cape York for 2 months it will be interesting to see how long my latest one lasts ??????
It pays to keep your reciepts they have replaced the light each time no questions asked I kept the reciept stating that it had been replaced under warranty so the 12 months starts again each time I get a new one as far as I'm concered I can't complain about the service "BUT" it is frustrating that the light isn't lasting the distance I always pay the extra for ARB stuff it is a quality product but something is obviously going on with there lights ???
Good Luck
Barry
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Follow Up By: Kiwi Kia - Sunday, Oct 01, 2006 at 06:23
Sunday, Oct 01, 2006 at 06:23
Quality products ?
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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Sunday, Oct 01, 2006 at 10:59
Sunday, Oct 01, 2006 at 10:59
12 months, in my experience, starts when you buy the product so if you are getting away with the 12 month statrting every replacement go for it.
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Reply By: Member - Bradley- Saturday, Sep 30, 2006 at 23:57
Saturday, Sep 30, 2006 at 23:57
guys they are identical to the other made in china 12v lights from primus etc.
First prob area is the connection to the globe, its just a push fit with unsoldered connections etc. if its tight no probs but if its a bit loose then high resistance will stuff it.
Other main prob is the switch, its got some pathetic connections in it, which give a crappy high resistance connection at best.
These lights need the full voltage to fire up, with a good switch and tight globe they usually fire straight up and burn nice and
bright.
pop the switch apart and jump the connections, it should fire straight up. if thats the prob, grab a decent weatherproof toggle switch and wire it in instead.
hope this helps Brad
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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Sunday, Oct 01, 2006 at 11:00
Sunday, Oct 01, 2006 at 11:00
Thanx Brad going to do
mine over right now
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Follow Up By: ACDC - Sunday, Oct 01, 2006 at 12:33
Sunday, Oct 01, 2006 at 12:33
Why should you have to do this?
Take it back and throw it at them.
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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Sunday, Oct 01, 2006 at 12:37
Sunday, Oct 01, 2006 at 12:37
Mine was a gift and is 4 yrs old so I guess I have renounced any option of replacement
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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Sunday, Oct 01, 2006 at 13:19
Sunday, Oct 01, 2006 at 13:19
the switch is indeed a POC, opened with deft use of the Mash Hammer and anvil. The cord is now switchless and it works a treat. That will be $15 please
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Follow Up By: Member - Bradley- Sunday, Oct 01, 2006 at 16:54
Sunday, Oct 01, 2006 at 16:54
Ahhh, i miss my anvil :-(( we had some good times together LOL
Speaking of which - Anyone got an anvil they wish to sell ? i cant find one anywhere around here.
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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Thursday, Oct 05, 2006 at 20:57
Thursday, Oct 05, 2006 at 20:57
Mine is a 14" long piece of railway line I found in the shed - perfect
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Follow Up By: Member - Bradley- Thursday, Oct 05, 2006 at 22:50
Thursday, Oct 05, 2006 at 22:50
yeah the railway tracks not bad, especially if you give it a nice face off in the surface grinder first. Good for flush rivets etc.
But i miss being able to form tapers and curves on the horn section.
Maybe i need to come sniff around in your shed LOL.
cheers mate, Brad
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Reply By: Member - uncle (NSW) - Sunday, Oct 01, 2006 at 05:00
Sunday, Oct 01, 2006 at 05:00
Hi there guys, we've had the same problem with our latest ARB light. We purchased our first one some time ago, and it's been fine , however they seem to have had a bad batch, as we have a dud and so do our friends.He took his back last week, and they were very reluctant to take it back, which seems odd for an ARB store? If thats the case I wont purchase another one We'll go for maybe the primus.
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Reply By: spinifex - Sunday, Oct 01, 2006 at 11:47
Sunday, Oct 01, 2006 at 11:47
To share my experiences along a similar theme.
My light would not fire up sometimes and other times it would work perfectly. I was blaming the light but then realized it was linked to when the fridge was running. Since upgrading the wiring to the back of the vehicle I have not had this problem.
Went from 6mm Auto to 6mm squared, will probably use 8mm squared on my next vehicle as I learn and appreciate the problems associated with voltage drop.
Regards
Spinifex
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