My unit seems well-constructed and the light is bright, but how do you get it to stay on? When I press the switch, the light comes on, but goes out as soon as I release pressure. There seems to be no way to keep it on other than continuously holding...
1747476
Sorry to say , I think you got a lemon .. My light stays on and it still is working great ...
1493537
start by making sure the light is unplugged and has no power running to it. at the ends of the light you will see the end caps , simultaneously twist each end either clockwise or counter clockwise and the light will come loose where you shouldbe able to slide out. Hope this helps
336870
I believe the light comes with a small pin, and possibly a small piece of clear plastic inserted near the battery. You need to pull the plastic tab out so the battery makes contact with the light. Then insert the pin into a small hole in the light near the sensor and hit the on / off swith to the on position. Place the unit in the sun for several hours and see if it comes on at night. If it does not, hit the switch again. There is no way to tell which is on or off, so its kind of hit and miss. Good luck
998296
Sorry to say , I think you got a lemon ..My light stays on and it still is working great ...
1985250
I did have that problem. However, there's an alternate method of turning on and off the light by twisting the front end. I twist the front end a little bit so the light is off which does not allow it to be turned on using button on the rear.
1261020
I had the same problem but I finally discovered the cause. I had one of the lights close to the sensor on the unit. When the light was off, everything was dark and the light came on. After a short while the unit sensed light and shut off.
2026231
You can't. That light is the indication that it is on. The best suggestion I've seen to help with this issue is to put tape and or paper over it so that it's not so bright. You COULD probably also paint it, it seems to be a closed system.
276258
No, Let it get hot enough for the light to go on and as long as there is enough pressure the steam will keep coming.Maybe you have a defective one. Do as the directions tell you.
1537292
I have had no problems with the light turning itself on. I bought 2 of them and it's great to be able to just tap the top to turn on the light. Maybe yours has a shortage in the wiring. If it's still within the return period, you might try to have it replaced with a new one.
1277524
I think it is the ON position. On mine, if it is ON and I plug it in, the light goes off. And if I pull it out of the socket, simulating a power outage, the light comes on. If it is OFF/Charge position, you can pull it out of the socket and nothing happens. If it is in the night light/charge position, the night light is always on. The only think I am not sure of is if it getting charged when it is in the ON position and plugged in.Sorry, I noticed too late that geeker answered the same way.
307250
I was having this problem initially- the light kept turning on by itself. I returned the first unit I got and had the company replace it.
1099839
It sounds like you don't have the little suction tool that comes with the light fixture (at least the one I bought did). It is very hard without this tool. I would suggest if you can't get it out as the other responders suggest then find a small suction cup that will fit and stick on the face of the bulb then twist CCW and it should come right out. Good luck!
351284
Not sure, i use a pressure switch on mine so it's only on while the switch is pressed but otherwise im guessing it's designed to not stay on?
65398
There is a switch to turn the light on. The light will stay on as long as the switch is slid to the 'on" position.
1048686
mine only comes on when i get close i have no idea if there is an adjustment try using the key to turn it on and off it is a small pin like key to push into the hole on the light that may adjust it also
887309
I agree. You turn the light off and rapidly turn it back on and it will stay on.
316874
I've been having the same problem. The light starts off bright but by the time I get home (4 miles=30 minutes) the light is stuck in dim flashing mode and won't turn off. I can't tell if its power, cold, rain, or turbulence related.