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Will the Lumenok work
in my arrows?
The Lumenok is made to fit into Standard ICS arrows including most
popular sizes of carbon arrows and aluminum arrows that accept Easton
Super-uni nocks, Bohning signature nocks, Carbon Express TCX nocks, PSE
Super Carbon nocks, Gold tip nocks, and others. We also make the Lumenok-X
to fit in arrows that accept H-I-T components and the Lumenok-H to fit
Easton’s Epic and Excel shafts. (link to fits on product info page)
How do Lumenoks work? (watch video- How Does it work.wmv)
Just remove the original nocks from your arrows and insert the Lumenok.
When the nock is fully seated against the electrically conductive end of
the carbon or aluminum arrow shaft, the Lumenok lights. Wiggling the
nock back and forth in the shaft breaks electrical contact between the
arrow shaft and the Lumenok, causing the light to go off. At this point
the archer can put the Lumenok equipped arrow in his quiver and forget
about it. It will automatically be activated upon release of the arrow
when shot, allowing the archer to more easily follow the flight of his
arrow. The Lumenok will remain lit for up to 40 hours or until retrieved
and is turned off by wiggling it back and forth.
Are there different colors?
Yes, new for 2008 The Lumenok Signature and Lumenok GT are offered in a
Green version, with a field changeable battery to insure bright
operation. All versions of the Lumenok are offered in red
Why won’t my Lumenok work? (watch
video)
All arrows are not created equally. Proper operation of the Lumenok
requires the end of both carbon and aluminum shafts be clean and free of
non conductive materials. Resins and glues from the manufacturing
processes of some carbon shafts require that the shaft be prepared prior
to Lumenok use. Rotate the end of the shaft against a piece of emery
cloth or sandpaper until a black residue is evident.
Swaged aluminum shafts may have anodized coatings on the nock end that
can be removed in the same manner. Carbon shafts that use an Aluminum
collar on the nock end require that the color be removed from that
collar prior to use.
Arrows must be square on the nock end to allow both contacts to touch
the shaft.
100 % carbon arrows are the best for use with Lumenoks. Carbon composite
or carbon wrapped shafts contain some percentage of fiberglass which
acts as an insulator and inhibits conductivity at the end of the shaft.
These shafts provide marginal conductivity and Lumenoks may not work in
them.
How can I test my Lumenok? (watch Videos-
Test your Lumenok.wmv
and Test you Lumenok-X.wmv )
The Lumenok can be tested outside the arrow. The Lumenok Signature and
Lumenok-GT have 2 metal contacts at the point where the nock shank and
body meet. These contacts are arranged opposite one another and by
touching them simultaneously with a paper clip or other conductive
material you can perform a test. When the contacts are connected via any
conductor the Lumenok should light.
The Lumenok –X and Lumenok-H have 1 contact at the shoulder of the nock.
The other contact is the outside shell of the battery. Use a conductive
material to touch the battery and the contact at the same time to
perform the test.
If your Lumenoks test OK then look to the arrow for a problem as
described above.
How much does the Lumenok weigh? (product info) |