Dead tritium in Elcan
- Thread starter dirtymonroe
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Don't know about the half life of tritium, but its gone flat in mine, too. I know it is an older Generation 1 sight. I just don't care if the tritium has died, I will never be using it after dark; don't use it much now anyway, because I have to wear corrective lenses to get the reticle in focus.
No doubt Elcan could replace the tritium element.
No doubt Elcan could replace the tritium element.
I think that people hold on to these optics a LONG time......therefore when the tritium starts to go....time to sell.
I've heard it's an awesome optic - I love my Eotechs, but would love to try an Elcan some day - made in Canada too!
I've heard it's an awesome optic - I love my Eotechs, but would love to try an Elcan some day - made in Canada too!
Half life is 12.3 years which means in that time they'll be half as bright as new. But even new they aren't super bright...they just show up nice in the dark. This is why Trijicon only warranties that long (I know we're talking Elcan but the principle is the same though I think Elcan warranty is less...like 5 years or so). Most will find that they are essentially "dead" in that time period as the glow is so faint. Armament is the place to send it for repair but it'll cost a pretty penny I'm sure...
