

#Petzl pikka reserve power troubleshooting full
At the lowest power setting the Tikka will last for 120 hours, 9 hours on standard illumination and about 2 hours at full power. Standard Ni-Cad batteries work fine in temperate climates, as do removable rechargeable cells (you should get at least 120 hours of lighting from a new set).īased on my experience, the battery life figures given by Petzl are accurate. Which is great news, as far as I’m concerned – one less cable to lose. Unlike the more expensive Petzl lamps, the 200 lumen model does not use a rechargeable battery. Strobe – visible for 700m, emergency beacon use.Proximity – 2 lumens brightnress with a distance of 5m visibility.The red light (activated by a long press of the power button) has the following modes: Distance vision – 200 lumens brightness with a distance of 60 visibiilty.Movement – 100 lumens brightness with a distance of 40m visibility.Proximity – 5 lumens brightness with a distance of 5m visibility.Three modes of white light are built into the Tikka: To get the best out of this headlamp you’ll need to use lithium batteries. Having a lamp that works in extreme cold is great, but only if the batteries can handle the icy depths. Petzl’s documentation states the Tikka can operate between the temperatures -30C and +60C. I like that Petzl have made this facility available on all models, not just the premium range. The Tikka ‘lantern mode’ is activated via a single button. Once connected, the two components form a lantern that can be hung in your tent, or outdoors. Petzl have made a useful design decision which allows the Tikka to be used with the NOCTILIGHT fitting. If you need a more powerful beam that reaches further and gives more clarity – maybe for an advanced route – you’ll need to look at more expensive options such as the 300. Beam LengthĪt 60m, the beam length should be more than adequate for most outdoor activities.

Housing box colours: black, green, red, blue.Battery compatibility: rechargeable Ni-MH.Power supply: three AAA batteries (included), or CORE rechargeable battery (purchased separately.The Tikka has a couple of notable features which, although not unique, are a bonus in what is a low-cost headlamp.
