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Old February 25, 2008, 09:17 AM   #1
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Question for flashlight collectors...

This D cell battery Kel-Lite flashlight was purchased over 35 years ago. As you can see I need an on/off button switch. Does anyone know if one can be purchased? I was also wondering if the bulb and faded plastic lense could be upgraded to today's standards.

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Old February 26, 2008, 03:46 AM   #2
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the best advice I can offer is to salvage a switch from another light and hold it in with JB weld...

but a new flashlight wouldn't be a bad idea either unless that light has sentimental value

EDIT: if it uses the standard MAG size bulbs, its easy to use a MAG LED upgrade if you're willing to bore out the reflector a little bit.. the barrels on the LED modules are larger by a little bit to disallow you from using MAG modules in other brand lights.. but it works..
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Old February 26, 2008, 06:55 AM   #3
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The Kel-Lite company was bought by Brinkmann, contact them to see if they have the switch.

They were good lights made for police work.
Here is a picture of a couple of C size that I bought in the early 70's.



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Old February 26, 2008, 08:22 AM   #4
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Yes, this light has sentimental value and I will contact Brinkman. Thanks guys!
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Old February 26, 2008, 11:01 AM   #5
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You may want to take a peek at the Candle Power Forums as well.
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