angelofwar
Flashlight Enthusiast
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Ok, I mentioned this in one of the threads I posted on, and recieved a PM about it...so, here it is, and how you do it. Were basically going to install a 3 volt 5mm LED in a blown P60 LA. I make no claims that this is a bad-arse mod, or is bright, etc...it's just a way to justify saving all your "dead" 123's, and getting a chance to use them, as well as a simple mod for begginers. Most of on CPF know that you should only run down single CR123's, to prevent the risk of them going Hope you enjoy.
What's needed (minimal)
-P60 Lamp Assembly
-Needle Nose pliers (or the like)
- 3 volt (~) 5mm LED
-CR123 Spacer (for 2 cell lights)
1. Start by removing the leads from the xenon lamp module to both of the springs at the base...makes it easier to remove the lamp.
2. Remove both springs from the bottom of the LA
3. Using needle-nose pliers, etc., point the LA away from you, and break the top part, giving you access to the solid glass bottom of the fixtre. Once the lamp is broken, grab the base of the lamp, and "wiggle" it out from the ballast...it won't come right out, but with a few twist and turns, it shouldn't be a problem)
4. Insert your choice of 5mm LED through the slot where the xenon lamp use to be, and bend the leads over , holding it in place.
5. Ensure you have already verified which lead is positive and which is the negative. On mine, the longer lead was the negative one.
Picture 1. Here you can see the leads from the LED bent over the springs. Soldering is recommened, but not necessary, if you need it in a pinch.
6. While inserting the positive (smaller/inner spring) spring, wrap the postive lead from the LED over the last/bottom spring, bend it over, solder (if needed), and remove any excess lead.
7. Repeat step 6 for the negative lead using the negative (outer/bigger) spring.
8. Apply some thermal glue/paste to hold the LED if needed. Mine was a pretty snug fit, so i just let it sit in there, and it seems to be holding thus far.
Once again, this isn't really an "upgrade". I was reading some the post on the bi-pin towers, etc., and got bored. This is a great mod for extended power outages, and using up your "dead" primaries (~2.6 volts), and you can loan this to people for meaningless tasks (reading/comfort light/going through a back pack/etc.), and save your primaries (that you may be limited on) for the more important tasks.
Hope you all enjoy, and would like to see what a few of you can come up with. I'll be stopping at Radio Shack in the next few days to see if they have any higher voltage 5mm's.
Here's a few pic's of it being tested and final assy. (I used a yellow LED, as my red one's all got fried in prior "experiments"
Picture 2.
Picture 3.
Picture 4.
Ok, I mentioned this in one of the threads I posted on, and recieved a PM about it...so, here it is, and how you do it. Were basically going to install a 3 volt 5mm LED in a blown P60 LA. I make no claims that this is a bad-arse mod, or is bright, etc...it's just a way to justify saving all your "dead" 123's, and getting a chance to use them, as well as a simple mod for begginers. Most of on CPF know that you should only run down single CR123's, to prevent the risk of them going Hope you enjoy.
What's needed (minimal)
-P60 Lamp Assembly
-Needle Nose pliers (or the like)
- 3 volt (~) 5mm LED
-CR123 Spacer (for 2 cell lights)
1. Start by removing the leads from the xenon lamp module to both of the springs at the base...makes it easier to remove the lamp.
2. Remove both springs from the bottom of the LA
3. Using needle-nose pliers, etc., point the LA away from you, and break the top part, giving you access to the solid glass bottom of the fixtre. Once the lamp is broken, grab the base of the lamp, and "wiggle" it out from the ballast...it won't come right out, but with a few twist and turns, it shouldn't be a problem)
4. Insert your choice of 5mm LED through the slot where the xenon lamp use to be, and bend the leads over , holding it in place.
5. Ensure you have already verified which lead is positive and which is the negative. On mine, the longer lead was the negative one.
Picture 1. Here you can see the leads from the LED bent over the springs. Soldering is recommened, but not necessary, if you need it in a pinch.
6. While inserting the positive (smaller/inner spring) spring, wrap the postive lead from the LED over the last/bottom spring, bend it over, solder (if needed), and remove any excess lead.
7. Repeat step 6 for the negative lead using the negative (outer/bigger) spring.
8. Apply some thermal glue/paste to hold the LED if needed. Mine was a pretty snug fit, so i just let it sit in there, and it seems to be holding thus far.
Once again, this isn't really an "upgrade". I was reading some the post on the bi-pin towers, etc., and got bored. This is a great mod for extended power outages, and using up your "dead" primaries (~2.6 volts), and you can loan this to people for meaningless tasks (reading/comfort light/going through a back pack/etc.), and save your primaries (that you may be limited on) for the more important tasks.
Hope you all enjoy, and would like to see what a few of you can come up with. I'll be stopping at Radio Shack in the next few days to see if they have any higher voltage 5mm's.
Here's a few pic's of it being tested and final assy. (I used a yellow LED, as my red one's all got fried in prior "experiments"
Picture 2.
Picture 3.
Picture 4.
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