Ziplight

[kirk13]

Bit of a random question,but does any one know of replacement inserts,or upgrade inserts for Ziplights/to fit Zippo cases?

[sparky415]

I found this vid Kirk as I didn't know what it looked like 

Zippos : Ziplight Insert

Facebook 

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bring-Back-the-Ziplight-Zippo-Insert/134178033336238

Looks like you can make your own 

http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Zippo-Flashlight/

[kirk13]

Sparky,your a bad man

Have to give that a go

[sparky415]

I hear that a lot 

I was only being curious       (   Ooh and there's some on US Fleabay for around $80 )

[kirk13]

Yeh,$80 for something that didnt work that well...

[sparky415]

  $80 Is not a lot to pay for that much coolness 

 

[Neil]

  Yes it bloody is

Might have a go at a light mod next time I pick up an old Zippo.

[kirk13]

  $80 Is not a lot to pay for that much coolness 

 

So if I send you my paypal addy,you can help me out?cos I sooo uncool

[sparky415]

  $80 Is not a lot to pay for that much coolness 

 

So if I send you my paypal addy,you can help me out?cos I sooo uncool

   Thats a really uncool thing to ask 

[tattoosteve99]

Bumpity bump. I have a zip light now and just bumping this so I can see it.

[kirk13]

 

 

[Gareth]

 

What he said.   I'd be interested to hear what you think of it.

[tattoosteve99]

Well I got it from a friend and it was non functioning. So after I took it apart, all of the terminals were corroded. Did some cleaning and found a battery replacement. Funny size battery AAAA. But you tube to the rescue. A 9volt battery has 6 of these in it. So I took 2 and played around with the polarity until....it lit up! Only one more little thing to do to have it working properly like it came from the factory. The tiny reflector was broke off . Also this model was adjustable as the reflector moves up and down to adjust the beam. Now I have to find one and mod it so that it works with the screw mechanism. After that I may upgrade to a led to get better and more light. Pics soon!

[tattoosteve99]

Ok I had a few parts lying around so I thought I would try a upgrade to a led. This holder : http://www.radioshack.com...ex.jsp?productId=2062559#

Is a perfect thread match. So what I will do is get a white led within the range of 2-5 volts and grind some off the bottom of the holder so it sits correctly. Then I will have a pocket carry friendly zip light with a upgraded led instead of an Incan

[Gareth]

looking forward to seeing the final product Steve.