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Tim Doyle on Jan 6, 2012 - 10:27 AM
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I have a 5-cell kel-lite flashlight serial #BB143915 and need a new switch. I was wondering if you could tell me where I can order one?
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kathy wilbur on Jan 2, 2012 - 3:47 PM
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looking for place to send kel lite for repairs? anyone know of such place?
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Miguel on Nov 4, 2011 - 5:57 PM
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I am interested, send me pics. miguel.hernandez13@us.army.mil
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Eddie S. on Nov 3, 2011 - 9:13 PM
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Have one these same 5 cells sitting in front of me as I write this that I carried as a patrol officer for many years. Exactly the same as the pic with the red switch button. Some scuffs and such from duty and have been using it as a household emergency light for a few years and it worked fine until the batteries ran down. Just never replaced them because I have so many tactical lights now. It's a Barstow manufactured one with serial number LA995901. Mine still has a strip of blue reflective and fluorescent orange tape on the end to which made me more visible at night directing traffic back in the day. They don't make them like this any more! If anyone is interested in it, I can send pics and you can make an offer. Just doesn't need to sit around my home any more. Thanks!
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Miguel on Oct 31, 2011 - 5:54 PM
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I need to repair/fix the switch on my Kel-Lite Flashlight
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Bob on Sep 14, 2011 - 11:18 AM
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I have the same Kel-Lite given to me in 1972 by Norm Nelson, President of the Company, still have, still work, great product. Other lights not made like a Kel-Lite
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Bob on Sep 14, 2011 - 11:15 AM
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This is a Kel-Lite model DKL-5
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Paul on Sep 5, 2011 - 11:08 AM
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I am looking for replacement bulbs for a 4d cell flashlight, and a 5dcell flashlight,but am not sure which ones fit. Can anyone help me? and are they available on this site? The 4 cell lite has the number 6597489. And the 5 cell lite number is 796759. If I can't find the bulb, does anyone have some? I also will consider selling them if anyone is interested.
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A. MERIDIONALE on Aug 28, 2011 - 4:17 PM
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looking for flashlite bulb 5.95 Vol. 5A for a 5 cell kel-lite flashlight ser.# 454903 owned from new purchased back in the 1970's. used on patrol for 43 yrs. lights lasted that long? yes! looks like as shown in pic.
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Bill on Aug 26, 2011 - 10:54 PM
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Is this for sale? If so, I would like to buy it
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Jerry on Aug 22, 2011 - 12:17 PM
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I need an on/off slide switch for a Kel-Lite 5 cell flashlight. Please advise if you have it & cost + S/H
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Chrissy Michelle Strawn on May 29, 2011 - 6:52 PM
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I had a few of these flashlights when I was young. I was both a police explorer and MP. I had one of my flashlights run over by an 18 wheeler with only scratches to show for it. These were the great light during their time.
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justa though on May 25, 2011 - 11:38 AM
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after reading Emmets story..i was thinking...we can send a man to the moon, make a artificial heart...ect,...but we still cant make a good frozen pizza or batteries that dont leak in this day an age...why is that?
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GREAT STORY on May 24, 2011 - 4:37 PM
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GREAT STORY EMMET..AN AS I LEARNED THE HARD WAY TOO...NEVER STORE BATTERIES IN A "GOOD LIGHT" AT LEAST..NOT MORE THAN A MONTH...BUY THOSE CHEAP ECONOMY LIGHTS FOR A DOLLAR...TO STORE BATTERIES IN FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME...AN IF THEY LEAK...NO HARM...THROW CHEAP LIGHT OUT AN BUY NEW ONES...JUST PUT BATTERIES IN YOUR "GOOD LIGHT" WHEN YOU REALLY NEED IT...
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Emmett on May 24, 2011 - 2:31 PM
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After reading some these posts I decided to resurrect my Kel=Light flashlight just before I was going to give up on it. I can remember carrying this in the patrol car and all the times in came in so handy. For a number of years there were two batteries stuck in the flashlight with no way to get them out. First attempt was to drill and be careful not to chew up the threads or break the contact slide from the inside of the tube. It took a reamer, long nose pliers, a hammer, a thin chisel, vice grip long nose pliers, a vice to hold the flashlight with a rubber protection to the outside surface. I then soaked it with baking soda to neutralize the acid from the leaking batteries. That freed up the coating on the inside wall. With the additional help of a round file and a knife I was able to dislodge the rest of the accumulation. I polished up the contact slider with steel wool. Put in fresh batteries. Son of gun the old faithful lit up like it always did. Some out of work machinist should be able to get production rights to provide parts for these old faithfuls. In any event a big thanks to Don Keller for making this flashlight.
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Bill on May 12, 2011 - 4:36 PM
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I have had a 5-cell Kel-Lite since the early 70's when I was a deputy sheriff in NY. My light does not have the red button on the switch. It has the wide head. About 20 years ago i retired and moved. The Light was left in a hot garage for several years and the batteries leaked causing a mess. The lens also got clouded and brittle. Is there a place to send it for an over haul? It was a terrific light for most of my career.
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Lee on May 1, 2011 - 3:08 PM
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I bought a 4 cell kel-lite,ser. #024008 about 1972. I was a police officer at that point and it was a major improvement from the old cheap flashlight which has a tendency to lose the batteries all over the pavement at inopportune times. It was also nice to have it in your hand when things started to go sideways. Mine still works great even with a few nicks.
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Kenny on Mar 29, 2011 - 11:01 AM
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I have a Kel-Lite C-PL-7 that was given to me by my father about 25 years ago.
The switch is broken on the bottom half, and the top has a crack.
Can anyone help with a replacement?
The light works fine otherwise, I would like to restore it to as close to original as possible.
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Donald Moyer on Feb 16, 2011 - 8:25 PM
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I was wondering if I could get replacement parts for my 5 cell flashlight numbered EA91932. I need to replace the switch and lightbulbs. Thanks for the help. Let me know how much and I will send payment.
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Leo on Jan 24, 2011 - 2:38 AM
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I have a Kel-lite 6-D I used in Law Enforcment back in the early 70's. The light still works great and I still use it today. Does anyone know when the large head 6-D came out. I believe that I bought it at Long Beach Uniform somewhere around 1972-1973. I also have the Blue lenses they were selling for them!
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FLASH HEAD on Nov 29, 2010 - 3:33 PM
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FORGOT TO SAY KERRY...IF YOU CANT FIND A "KEL-LITE"..A "MAGLITE" IS THE NEXT BEST THING...THEY LOOK VERY MUCH ALIKE AN THE MAGLITE HAS A SUPER EASY PUSHBUTTON SWITCH AN THE NEW ONES WITH "L.E.D" BULBS ARE SUPER BRITE..ACTUALLY BRIGHTER THAN THE OLD FLASHLIGHT BULBS, PLUS THEY GO A LOT FARTHER ON BATTERIES TOO...GOOD LUCK MAAM...
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FLASH HEAD on Nov 29, 2010 - 3:27 PM
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SORRY TO HEAR KERRY..IF YOU HAVE NO LUCK HERE...CHECK E-BAY....AN WITH ALL DUE RESPECT...ANYTHING WITH SENTIMENTAL VALUE...BEST TO KEEP HIDDEN IN THE BEDROOM CLOSET OR ATTIC...AN JUST KEEP A REG. FLASH LIGHT IN HIS TRUCK..IN CASE IT GETS STOLEN OR BATTERIES LEAK IN IT...NO BIG DEAL...SORRY FOR YUR LOSS...BE WELL MAAM....
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Kerry on Nov 29, 2010 - 12:37 PM
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My husband is a retired King County (Wa.) Sgt. and on the night before Thanksgiving someone broke into his truck in our driveway and his Kel that he had had since the early 70's was among things taken. He used it on duty for 30 yrs and it had a lot of sentimental value. If anyone has any idea where I can look for another one, I would love to know about it so I can replace it for Christmas. Scratched and dinged is ok, cuz his was too! Thanks
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Rick on Nov 27, 2010 - 6:41 AM
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I too still have my 5-D Cell Kel-Lite, bought around 1977,
For those who are trying to put a date to a serial number, mine is 741143.
BTW, It can be found by locating the switch and look at the barrel sideways (with the switch on top) then while looking at the switch, rotate the barrel away from you until the switch almost disappears over the horizon, and there it is, stamped on the barrel.
In an earlier post related to repairing my Kel-Lite, I slipped up and called it a Mag-Lite, my bad, it was a typo; and with the repairs and the OTC Ni-Cad Batteries, my Kel-Lite continues to perform like new.
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Rick on Nov 9, 2010 - 6:50 AM
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The switch is continuing to do well with the WD-40 squirted into it, I have Arthritis in my hands and I can switch it on and off easily, I now have "off the shelf" rechargeable batteries in it and the light output is very bright, also after studying the light pattern on the wall, I'm inclined to say now that the aluminium foil in the reflector gives it a more diffuse light pattern, but it's still very bright.
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Richard on Nov 8, 2010 - 10:46 AM
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BTW mine is a 4 d-cell version that had a small reflector head that was changed to the larger style.
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Richard on Nov 8, 2010 - 10:36 AM
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I too bought one as an MP , while stationed at The Presideo of San Fransisco, in 1976. It still works well with the new rechargable batteries I got from RS. I was soYI was sorry to see the company go out of business.
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Rick on Nov 3, 2010 - 3:39 PM
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BTW I forgot to mention from my post above, for those with hard to use switches, I don't know if it will work for you, but several days later I squirted a little bit of WD-40 around the switch and mine works a whole lot better now, as always let us know if it works for you.
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Rick on Oct 30, 2010 - 4:34 PM
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I dug my old 5 "D" cell Kel-Lite out and it didn't work, so I replaced the "D" batteries and the PR12 bulb and now it worked great, however the reflector bowl was badly corroded and the lens cover crystal was very cloudy, almost milky.
So I removed them both and replaced the lens cover crystal with a clear circle cut from a plastic orange juice bottle and then I lined the reflector bowl with aluminium foil that I trimmed to make it neat and even though it crinkled a lot, I think it made the beam brighter and better, and IMHO I believe it might of solved several restoration problems with the Mag Lites, at least for me it did.
It works perfectly now, except the Black outer casing is still scarred up (I won't say from what!) but I believe it gives it "character", so I hope this works for you, let me know how it works.
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Terry D. Lewis on Oct 21, 2010 - 11:10 PM
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I have a 1975 kel-lite, 5D, that the switch just broke. It was used in my police career. BTL-18, pat no 3737649, serial number C0115499. Make an offer quickly, or it goes in the trash.
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Stuart Ashton on Oct 15, 2010 - 8:59 AM
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I have a four (4) C-cell Kel-Lite (Serial Number C0104058) that I purchased at a cop shop in MD when I was a deputy sheriff back in 1977. My light has a simple push switch. It is worn but in good condition. It is not however very bright and I was wondering if there were some upgrades available for it. I think a new reflector would do it a world of good.
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Bruce on Jul 26, 2010 - 7:49 PM
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I just dug out my old 5 cell #641819 that I bought as a federal park ranger in 1976. It had a problem of staying on all the time. Thought it was a bad switch but followed the advice of one of your readers and took the head off and bent the contact strip slightly away from the head contact point and it now works just fine.
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ED on Jun 7, 2010 - 2:28 PM
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HUH..I FIND THIS INTERESTING...I ALWAYS THOUGHT MAGLITES WERE THE FIRST OF THIS BREED OF POLICE, TACTICAL FLASHLIGHTS BUT IT TURNED OUT THAT KEL-LITES WERE THE FIRST....THE REST JUST COPIED AN IMPROVED THE DESIGN....(LIKE MAGLITE DID INVENT A SUPERIOR, SELF CLEANING, PUSH BUTTON SWITCH FOR THESE LIGHTS)...FAR BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL KEL-LITE SLIDE SWITCH, FROM WHAT I READ SO FAR....HMM...
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hsu.chang on Jun 7, 2010 - 3:55 AM
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I have a 2D CELL ,but it's "stud-lite.inc" brand,made in U.S.A BARSTOW CA92311
S/N:441387
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Morgan Carter on May 18, 2010 - 4:31 PM
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Ihave a C-PL-5 LITE AND NEED NEW REFLECTOR AND LENSE. i HAVE HAD IT SINCE 1975 WHEN I WAS ON THE POLICE FORCE. NEED TO KNOW WHERE TO GET PARTS.
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anibal on May 12, 2010 - 10:52 AM
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La humedad producida por haberce mojado la linterna destruyo el porta lampara y el reflector el número de linterna es 455359 solicito me informe como puedo adquirir estos repuestos. Desde ya muchas gracias
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William LeFew on May 11, 2010 - 9:29 PM
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If you still have this 5 cell- or anyone else does- I will buy it. just email me.
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NANCY on Apr 27, 2010 - 7:20 AM
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I found one in my basement. Must be from my ex-fiance which was a retired NJ State Trooper. Needs a bulb. I'll try the link for elightbulbs.com. Hope I'm successful.
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Andy Studer on Apr 8, 2010 - 9:23 AM
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I still have a huge amount of parts for all Kel-lites , and about 50 kel-lites intacked most working ,half new or like new. I have been repairing and reviving about 4 kel-lites a month just off of the posts that I left on here about 2 years ago. email me with you issues , I may be able to help. I am interested in selling all of my inventory so email for pictures. extremeironmetalart@yahoo.com Thank you and lets get these icons back in service , Andy
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Jim Simpson on Mar 28, 2010 - 10:42 AM
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I have a kellite that I purchased back in late 70s and carried for many years while working as police officer. It is a 5 c battery size as it fit the baton ring and could carry it there to free up hands. Lite got used for more than a light a time or two when needed. ser #0935631
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Mark Scott on Feb 25, 2010 - 5:20 PM
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I have a 5 cell Kel-Lite Serial #HA 936208. It has a bad red button that now slips through the housing.Any one how I can fix it or replace it. Thanks Mark
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Larry on Jan 23, 2010 - 5:44 PM
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I have a B-Lite with #545865 stamped on the side. It is a 5 cell with a sliding on/off switch. If moved full forward, you can press the switch to blink the light. Half-way the light stays on. Where can I get a new switch? Many thanks!
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Kate Kearns on Jan 22, 2010 - 7:58 PM
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My husbands 5-cell won't turn on. Bulb has been checked, pretty sure it's the switch, I'd like to surprize him and get it fixed (It's inscribed with the date he joined the force in 1977). Any ideas?
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stevem_uk on Dec 25, 2009 - 2:41 AM
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Just tidying through some of my old stuff making room for the holiday guests and found my KEL-LITE, served me well for several years but had do swap it for the Mag-Lite when I needed more lite.
Strange thing is I can remember some of the dings in it but cannot place how or where I bought it.
Medium head 4x c-cell plastic slide switch, flat base with Barstow production site marked on it serial number 6592071. Never seen another in the UK but with such a high serial number must be some over here.
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Mitch Johnson on Dec 18, 2009 - 8:08 AM
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I have four of these lights, two c-cell and two D-cell. One is a 8 or 9 D-cell and it's a monster. It has the big head and it must weigh 3 to 4 pounds when it loaded with batts. I still us the 4 D-cell as a back up light to my county issued light which sometimes does not hold a charge for very long. I also still carry my C-cell. in my day pack when I go hunting.I have had some of these lights for 32 years of law enforcement employment and have never had problems until recently. The one I carry as a back up has quit working the copper connector that is attached to the switch that completes the circuit has broken on one side sometimes the light will just come on and kill the batts. Need help to get repaired any suggestions.
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Dennis C Robinson on Nov 24, 2009 - 1:02 PM
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I stay in houston texas and I am looking for a light bulb for a 7d battery kel-lite. So far no one have it,I have tried everywhere I could think of. Could someone help me thanks.
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Bob on Nov 13, 2009 - 7:56 PM
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What would a 6 c-cell Kel-lite with a slide switch be valued at? How about a large head 4 d-cell with a slide switch?
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Richard Pickard on Nov 11, 2009 - 8:47 PM
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NEED 2 CELL D GOT 1 FOR SALE??
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KIMC on Nov 7, 2009 - 10:33 PM
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Bob C, you need a PR-20 bulb. It's 8.63 volt, 0.5 amp. See ads under www.bulbtown.com.
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Bob C on Nov 7, 2009 - 5:34 PM
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I have a 7 (that's right! a 7) cell Kel-lite that I bought back in the 70's. I can't find the correct voltage bulbs!! Any ideas/info?
Thanks, Bob C.
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jim on Nov 3, 2009 - 7:44 PM
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kel-lite 5 cell law enforcement large head nead a light buid
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KIMC on Nov 1, 2009 - 11:24 PM
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Have a lightly scuffed 6 cell, Ser # 343985, bought in 1976. Did lotsa trouble shooting on power plants in the dark with it. All parts including save-a-bulb in end-cap, and metal guard switch like photo. Bulb socket contact for battery was repaired some time in past. Also pkg of 5 each new PR-18 bulbs, 7.2 volt, 0.55 amp. Edmonton, AB, Cda. ship point.
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Dan Blum on Nov 1, 2009 - 2:28 AM
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It seems as though with all of the Kel-Lite's floating around in need of repair, some young stud entrepeneuric type would work it out with ANDY (post #03-14-2009) about setting up some type of repair facility going!
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Leon on Oct 31, 2009 - 8:38 PM
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I still have my 5 D cell kel-lite. I've had it since about 1980, but just recently the bulb burned out, and I hope I can replace it. I do not wish to depart with the light at this point.
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Cam on Oct 30, 2009 - 2:06 PM
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I fixed mine. I replaced the switch tab insulation with some new heat shrink tubing, it still would not work. I was lucky enough to win another Kel Lite,and when I received that one I compared them. What was going on with Lite # 1 was the switch tab got bent over and was getting sandwiched btw the bulb socket base and the top of the battery. It was supposed to extend to the lamp bezel.
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Steve G on Sep 16, 2009 - 10:36 PM
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I have a 7 cell ser# 5486669. Would love to find the parts to get it working again, I'm sure it's something simple like a switch or short in it somewhere. I bought it in 1981 when I started in law enforcement.
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Jim A. on Aug 20, 2009 - 6:21 PM
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Update on my last post. Instead of 1975, I believe I purchased mine probably in or around 1970, as mine was still manufactured in Barstow, Ca. Still no serial number....
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Jim A. on Aug 20, 2009 - 6:12 PM
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I still have my 5 cell Kel Lite from when I was a Deputy Sheriff. I think I purchased mine around 1975. It has the black slide switch and still works like a champ. Mine has no serial #, as it was purchased prior to Kel Lite using serial numbers.
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Cam on Aug 10, 2009 - 10:42 AM
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These do seem to be really rare. I bought a six D cell one off of eBay that does not work and had to pay a lot for it, even in that condition. I understand streamlight had a trade in program for awhile. Perhaps this is why these are so scarce now.
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William LeFew on Aug 7, 2009 - 11:29 PM
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I am looking to buy a 5 d cell Kel lite with the large head. I had one in the 70's when I was a police office. Lost it while on duty in the process of an arrest in the middle of a lake. They dont float too well. Sure would like to buy one. Does anyone have one for sale?
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russell (Ret) on Jul 22, 2009 - 1:38 PM
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John, I have the original screw that you need....Email me at flashlite48@yahoo.com Russell
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John on Jun 30, 2009 - 11:27 PM
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I have a Kel-Lite, 2D cell model, S/N 027849, which is a very low number. I got it in 1973 after graduating from the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Dept. I carried it until I retired. Lots of street combat scratches. I need a screw for the slider switch.
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Mike on Jun 29, 2009 - 8:12 AM
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I have a 5 D-Cell Kel-Light I bought in 1971 when I was a police office, works as good now as it did then. Where can I find replacement parts, if and when I need them?
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jim on May 20, 2009 - 11:33 PM
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My mistake on last post. It's a 5 C cell kel that holds 3 A123 3.7v batteries.
Anyone wanting to restore their Kel lite it's free to email me. Can restore close to original operating specs with non OEM parts if your not interested in hot wired.
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Jim on May 18, 2009 - 11:11 PM
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I'm still looking for broke or working Kel-lites to buy. Willing to repair yours with non oem parts. Someone posted they have oem parts wanting orginal. My favorite Kel Mod is a 3 C cell lite swapped with 3 A123 batteries 3.7v coupled with a 12v capable bulb new reflector to tolerate increased heat. Constant run time about 5 min. then it's too hot to hold. That's the down side to kel lites is there is no extra room for insulation and other thermal management techniques. Who runs a flashlight continouslhy.
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brett on Apr 23, 2009 - 5:41 PM
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have kel lite #C0028012, takes 7 C cell batteries; any info?
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Gary on Apr 20, 2009 - 6:03 PM
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I have my Kel-Lite from around 76 or 76, After 28yrs on the street and 11yrs. retired I found it had some corrosion. After cleaning it, I can't
get it to work. Any where in the Detroit area for repairs?
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brad hanzlik on Apr 14, 2009 - 6:33 AM
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is this light still for sale?
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edgar fielding on Apr 12, 2009 - 12:42 PM
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i have had this lite since 1976 when i was in law enforcement and a a detective in the town of
Yorktown , New York I will tell ypu it came in handy a few times.This lite has been in use for
23 years and today it failed to work. can I have somebody that can fix it. in south Florida.ser#AB097100 5batteries
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Al on Apr 2, 2009 - 3:27 PM
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Looking for a GE PR20 replacement bulb for a 7 cell Kell-Lite. I live in the San Fernando Valley area in California. Any sources?
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gary r. wallace on Mar 25, 2009 - 12:17 PM
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Looking for parts for my 5 cell k lite. ser no. 115378.
Purchased through RCMP, Regina, Sask. Canada mid 70's. Switch and mirror.
Thanks. Gary Wallace, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.
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Stuart Block on Mar 4, 2009 - 3:34 PM
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I have a 3-C cell Kel-Light and the batteries are corroded inside. Can you do anything to restore it?
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anthony on Feb 19, 2009 - 2:43 AM
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i have a few kel lites. I still use my 5 d with the large head @ metal switch. Still use my baton light 26 as well. Busted 3 streamlight stingers and decided to start carrying my kels again. Still a great duty light, even at 35 yrs old!
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Dan on Feb 9, 2009 - 1:59 PM
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Part needed for my 5 cell large head Kel Light: Bulb holder which screws onto the reflector, a plastic part which has become smashed, please email if you have one for sale, thanks, DG
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Brett on Jan 4, 2009 - 4:09 PM
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I have recently been handed down an old 4 cell from a retired officer, switch is broken, any ideas where I can find parts? It is made in Barstow, CA I believe the serial # is 553317, it has a smaller head then the one shown here, and it has a black switch. Thanks!
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Bert on Nov 22, 2008 - 9:41 AM
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Just found my old % cell. It had some serious street time. Anyway for those of you who need info on bulbs i just noticed a label inside mine.
2 cell PR2, PR-5, 3 Cell PR-3 PR-7, 4 Cell Pr-13 PR-17, 5 Cell PR-12, 6 Cell PR-18, 7 Cell PR-20
Good Luck
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Al Hart on Nov 17, 2008 - 10:28 AM
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Need part for five cell flashlights husband used while working for Or. Co. Sheriff's dept. for many years. Needs part behind bulb and light reflector with spring attached. Spring inside is okay. Spring that rests on battery is
lop legged, maybe not getting a good contact. Very good flash light. love it.
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Edward on Nov 16, 2008 - 3:38 PM
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I have a 3-cell Kel-light flashlight, serial # GA930663 and I need a on-off switch (internal part) Where can I find parts ?
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Andy on Nov 8, 2008 - 8:45 PM
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I have all of the light bulbs most of the reflectors, all new lenses from the 70's tail caps switches and switch parts, even complete flashlights , if I don't have it I do have the capabilities to reproduce it, I also have kel light memerobilia such as kel-lite 10 th anniversery stickers and much more. contact me at extremeironmetalart@yahoo.com
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Norm on Nov 3, 2008 - 10:28 PM
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Did Kel-lite ever manufacture a 4 "D" cell light??
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Debbie on Nov 3, 2008 - 4:51 PM
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Where can I get BULB HOLDER AND SWITCH parts for an 30 year old kel light 5 c thanks
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Norm on Nov 3, 2008 - 4:25 PM
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I have what appears to be a 4 cell Kel -Lite at least that is whats ion it now. There is gray plastic spacer around the contact end of the bulb. Should this be removed an allow a 5th battery ?? I have replaced the batteries and checked the bulb and all seems OK.
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Steve on Oct 26, 2008 - 3:09 PM
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I bought a 5-cell in 1978 while driving for Contintental Trailways. It has worked great all these years. Recently it got knocked off a shelf onto a cement floor and blew the bulb. Need a replacement. Read through this log and a lot of us are looking for a bulb, but no-one seems to have found one. Anyone have any luck finding a bulb? If so, where?
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D.B. on Oct 9, 2008 - 10:49 PM
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I have a unpainted aluminum kel-lite 5 d with a black slide switch and a head that is flush with switch height it says kel-lite industries inc. covina calif. on end and is a police auction buy from 80s wondering if anyone knows any history on year of it or what years these were made in Covina calif.? thanks
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Debbie on Sep 25, 2008 - 6:04 PM
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I am looking for an older Kel Light police flashlight. They were made out of steel and were very heavy. Do you have any idea where I might find one.
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Ted Rogers on Aug 14, 2008 - 7:54 PM
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Had a C cell model. Totally different switch design, much less sturdy than the D cell version. Broke off completely. Still made do until I finally broke down and bought a Mag Lite.
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Ted Rogers on Aug 14, 2008 - 7:52 PM
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Had a C cell model. Totally different switch design, much less sturdy than the D cell version. Broke off completely. Still made do until I finally broke down and bought a Mag Lite.
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GOPD 15 on Jun 24, 2008 - 2:56 PM
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I have a twin to the one in the picture above and a slightly older 5D version. The older one (acquired new in early 1979) quit working a few years back and I have yet to get around to troubleshooting it, but the other one, which was purchased a year or so later, still works fine. Both accompanied me in various police cars for years and the newer one ("Thumper") still rides in my POV. Darn good lights.
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Joe on May 20, 2008 - 9:53 PM
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I have one I got used from an older officer back in the late 70's - 5 cell , lg head.
S# 000015
Switch went bad many years ago, it also went thru a house fire over a yearago.
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Bill Witchey on May 19, 2008 - 3:25 PM
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trying to find where I can get a reflector for my kel-lite - didn't realize it was an "antique" or collector's item. It is 3".
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Dick Barnett on May 16, 2008 - 3:10 PM
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Lite needs reconditioning where can I get that done?
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stanley on Apr 29, 2008 - 7:58 PM
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I have a 5 cell police light I used it on fires went I was a fireman I liked it very much.
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Andy on Mar 14, 2008 - 5:23 PM
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about 2 years ago I purchased the entire KEL-LIGHT Industries Inc. Collection from the original maker/designer Norman Nelson. Not knowing much about the product just liking antiques. I purchased the machines, and all product left from the production facility. I also have all replacement parts for most KEL-LITE products Plus all Prototypes produced and not, starting from 1948. If anyone needs Parts or repair I have the capabilities. I also have the tooling and molds to make new of what is a great product. This is not my buisness just a hobby! extremeironmetalart@yahoo.com
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Bill on Feb 16, 2008 - 10:01 PM
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I am looking to by a large head kel lite. I used to have one when I was in law enforecement in the 70's.Anyone have one for sale?
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David on Feb 12, 2008 - 10:48 AM
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OOPS, forgot to leave my email address. dps4@juno.com
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David on Feb 12, 2008 - 10:35 AM
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I just purchased a 6D Cell Kel-Lite. It looks like the one above, same switch etc. The head is bigger. I bought it at a flea market for $2.00. Some corrosion inside from leaking batteries, but can be cleaned. The outside has some scratches but not bad. After some cleaning and new alkaline batteries, works like a charm, what a light!.
I do have a couple of questions, are there any parts available and doesn anyone refinish these? I need a need an new o-ring for the end cab. I do not have the light with me at this time, I will post the serial number later.
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Max on Feb 8, 2008 - 6:38 PM
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I just re-inheirited my 7-(C)cell kel-lite from the 70's. Perfect working order, well used. Does somebody collect these things?
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Eli on Feb 5, 2008 - 6:26 PM
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Looking to buy a fine Kel-Lite such as the above flashlight....
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James on Jan 29, 2008 - 9:56 PM
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oops it didn't leave my email jimjones3630@yahoo.com
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James on Jan 29, 2008 - 9:55 PM
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Rebuild flashlights including Kel-lites. Look to buy any as well, please email me.
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Stephen Eicherly on Jan 28, 2008 - 8:19 PM
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I still have my B-Lite, (5 D-cell model) Ser#542677, engraved with name which appeared one night on my desk. My partner and I both received them as "gifts" with no questions asked at Ft Hood, TX, sometime around 1974-1978. It has a slide switch which is protected by metal strips on both sides. I would like the replace the switch someday and would like to know if that is possible. IIt became difficult to turn on and off. I had a similiar problem with a shop vac and a shot of W-40 solved the problem. WD-40 has somewhat solved the problem with my B-Lite but I think it is only a temporary fix. I recently had to throw away a Mag Lite because I couldn't get the swolen batteries out. I am now spraying a small abount of WD-40 on all of my flashlights wherever they unscrew. Any help on where to get a new slide switch for my B-Lite will be greatly appreciated.
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Mike on Jan 7, 2008 - 3:08 AM
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I have just aquired a 7 cell kel-lite and would like to know what bulb to use, it needs to be at least 10.5 V or better.. Any suggestions? Thanks Mike
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Dave S. on Dec 31, 2007 - 11:47 AM
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I have a 6 cell (D) Kel-lite that I bought in the early '70's. I used it as a Border Patrol Agent for 27 years. In the late 70's I used it in self defence and broke the switch and reflector. I sent it back to Kel-lite and they refurbished it at no charge. The lite still works perfectly and I still use it. I use PR-18 bulbs in it. I don't remember how much I paid but it was well worth the cost. I am saddened that Kel-lite is now defunct.
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jim on Dec 30, 2007 - 12:49 PM
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WTB any kel lites. Mine doesn't work, hope to get salvage parts. Jim
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gordon on Dec 1, 2007 - 3:11 PM
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I have a kel-lite exactly lite the one pictured serial # 028561 purchased at flee market several years ago works fine but do need a reflector
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Evan Madden on Nov 15, 2007 - 4:50 PM
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I have a 5 cell light that is an ex Washington State Patrol model. I purchased it from a thrift store in Tacoma,Wa. It didn't work when I got it but after fooling around with it, it now works great. The problem was the the metal strap contact from the switch wasn't contacting the ref
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