Kel-Lite 5 Cell Law Enforcement Kel-Lite Value: $45.00 Manufacturer: Kel-Lite Mfgr. Model #: N/A Circa: 1975 Battery: 5D Style: Standard 5 Cell Views: 7,364 Online Since: 5/10/2006 FM Reference #: KL00001 Notes: This light was used by Washington State Trooper Rick Nelson

Dave on Jun 20, 2006 - 9:06 AM I still have the one that I bought as an MP in Ft. Lewis, WA in 1976. Works like a champ (has the metal 'protected' switch)! SN: 758569 Send E-Mail Reply to Dave Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Jun 20, 2006 - 9:06 AM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I still have the one that I bought as an MP in Ft. Lewis, WA in 1976. Works like a champ (has the metal 'protected' switch)! SN: 758569" Bill Vaughn on Aug 27, 2006 - 3:27 AM How does one replace the bulb? I have a 3 C-Cell version and am unable to get the bulb out of the reflector assembly. Send E-Mail Reply to Bill Vaughn Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Aug 27, 2006 - 3:27 AM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"How does one replace the bulb? I have a 3 C-Cell version and am unable to get the bulb out of the reflector assembly." Dennis on Aug 28, 2006 - 12:07 PM Hey Bill - Have a C-PL-5. Should be able to unscrew the black shroud at rear of reflector. Mine takes a PR12 bulb. Send E-Mail Reply to Dennis Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Aug 28, 2006 - 12:07 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"Hey Bill - Have a C-PL-5. Should be able to unscrew the black shroud at rear of reflector. Mine takes a PR12 bulb." Shawn on Sep 12, 2006 - 6:29 AM I have a 7 cell Kel-Lite from 1978 Can't remember the bulb it takes. Send E-Mail Reply to Shawn Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Sep 12, 2006 - 6:29 AM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I have a 7 cell Kel-Lite from 1978<br> Can't remember the bulb it takes." Thor on Oct 10, 2006 - 9:01 AM Have 3 cell with engraved name I received when a cop. Need an "exploded" view of reflector to confirm all is correct. Reflector has been shot a long time. Any replacement? It has almost a 3" diameter head. Where is serial num. Thor Send E-Mail Reply to Thor Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Oct 10, 2006 - 9:01 AM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"Have 3 cell with engraved name I received when a cop. Need an "exploded" view of reflector to confirm all is correct. Reflector has been shot a long time. Any replacement? It has almost a 3" diameter head. Where is serial num. Thor" John on Oct 18, 2006 - 11:04 PM I HAVE A FIVE CELL . IT WAS PASSED ON BY MY FATHER, WHERE COULD I GET REPLACEMENT PARTS? Send E-Mail Reply to John Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Oct 18, 2006 - 11:04 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I HAVE A FIVE CELL . IT WAS PASSED ON BY MY FATHER,<br> WHERE COULD I GET REPLACEMENT PARTS?" Chuck on Oct 21, 2006 - 2:08 PM I have a Kel - lite Like this one, where can I get parts for it, I'm looking for lense, reflector the light switch. Send E-Mail Reply to Chuck Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Oct 21, 2006 - 2:08 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I have a Kel - lite Like this one, where can I get parts for it, I'm looking for lense, reflector the light switch." Bill on Nov 13, 2006 - 7:43 PM I M A RETIRED POLICE OFFICER AND HAVE CARRIED MY KEL FOR MANY YEARS IT NOW NEEDS PARTS ,LENSE,REFLECTOR , SWITCH AND O RING FOR THE LENS Send E-Mail Reply to Bill Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Nov 13, 2006 - 7:43 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I M A RETIRED POLICE OFFICER AND HAVE CARRIED MY KEL FOR MANY YEARS IT NOW NEEDS PARTS ,LENSE,REFLECTOR<br> , SWITCH AND O RING FOR THE LENS" Paul on Nov 26, 2006 - 8:02 PM I didn't know that Kel-Lite had gone defunct until I started looking for parts. Need a reflector for my 5 C cell SN 3265755, which appears to be identical to the one pictured. Has the same metal switch protector and general profile. Send E-Mail Reply to Paul Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Nov 26, 2006 - 8:02 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I didn't know that Kel-Lite had gone defunct until I started looking for parts. Need a reflector for my 5 C cell SN 3265755, which appears to be identical to the one pictured. Has the same metal switch protector and general profile." Joe on Dec 4, 2006 - 1:51 PM I have a KEL-Lite 5 Cell. I've had it for around 10 years, probably more since I can't remember where or how I ended up with it. Anyway, it's beat up and still works fine, it has a slide switch and I was wondering if anyone knows where to get the protected switch like Dave mentioned. And, if anyone knows where to get parts for it? Send E-Mail Reply to Joe Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Dec 4, 2006 - 1:51 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I have a KEL-Lite 5 Cell. I've had it for around 10 years, probably more since I can't remember where or how I ended up with it. Anyway, it's beat up and still works fine, it has a slide switch and I was wondering if anyone knows where to get the protected switch like Dave mentioned. And, if anyone knows where to get parts for it?" Dave on Dec 4, 2006 - 2:06 PM You will notice similarities of Kel-Lite and the B-lite with Mag-Lite. Kel & B predated Mag and went out of business in part due to the promotions and market domination of the Mag-Lite. I believe they all had CA origins and connections between them. The best way to get parts is to bid on Ebay for a second lite. Send E-Mail Reply to Dave Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Dec 4, 2006 - 2:06 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"You will notice similarities of Kel-Lite and the B-lite with Mag-Lite. Kel & B predated Mag and went out of business in part due to the promotions and market domination of the Mag-Lite. I believe they all had CA origins and connections between them. The best way to get parts is to bid on Ebay for a second lite." Ryan Kozal on Dec 4, 2006 - 5:36 PM I have a five cell like this but a much smaller head. It has a black switch and the serial # is 000050. I'm currently looking for a reflector lense for a 3 cell that's about as old. Does anyone think that one could somehow get them re-cromed. Send E-Mail Reply to Ryan Kozal Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Dec 4, 2006 - 5:36 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I have a five cell like this but a much smaller head. It has a black switch and the serial # is 000050. I'm currently looking for a reflector lense for a 3 cell that's about as old. Does anyone think that one could somehow get them re-cromed." Robert on Dec 9, 2006 - 7:26 PM I found a 5 cell (c-pl-5) at a garage sale today for 50 cents. Cleaned it up put batteries in and it works perfect! My lucky day!! Send E-Mail Reply to Robert Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Dec 9, 2006 - 7:26 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I found a 5 cell (c-pl-5) at a garage sale today for 50 cents. Cleaned it up put batteries in and it works perfect! My lucky day!!" Bob on Jan 9, 2007 - 5:03 PM I have a 2-C cell...classic I use it weekly Send E-Mail Reply to Bob Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Jan 9, 2007 - 5:03 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I have a 2-C cell...classic I use it weekly" Russell on Jan 16, 2007 - 5:35 PM I have 12 Kel-lites, from 7C Cell,6 D cell and on down to my 2 favorites..2 D Cell gold personal lite and a 2 C cell New in the box ( Box says Kel-lite The career lite ). I have had to buy old Kel-lites for parts to keep my 12 working...Best Cop flashlite ever made..... Send E-Mail Reply to Russell Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Jan 16, 2007 - 5:35 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I have 12 Kel-lites, from 7C Cell,6 D cell and on down to my 2 favorites..2 D Cell gold personal lite and a 2 C cell New in the box ( Box says Kel-lite The career lite ). I have had to buy old Kel-lites for parts to keep my 12 working...Best Cop flashlite ever made....." Vic on Jan 23, 2007 - 2:26 PM I still have two of my Kel-Lites, one a 5D-Cell, the other a 2D-Cell,one has wide head the other has the thinner head, both being interchangeable. 2D SN:111496, 5D SN unlegible due to large scrape from a slamming car door,traffic stop on MP duty,Ft.Ritchie,Md.early1975.Both been through pure Hell, still serviceable. Would love to find parts,Damn Good Flashlights! Send E-Mail Reply to Vic Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Jan 23, 2007 - 2:26 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I still have two of my Kel-Lites, one a 5D-Cell, the other a 2D-Cell,one has wide head the other has the thinner head, both being interchangeable. 2D SN:111496, 5D SN unlegible due to large scrape from a slamming car door,traffic stop on MP duty,Ft.Ritchie,Md.early1975.Both been through pure Hell, still serviceable. Would love to find parts,Damn Good Flashlights!" glenn hilpert on Feb 3, 2007 - 9:07 PM I have I believe this exact Flashlight, model # 084438 and is approximately 13 1/2" in length. I began using this Flashlight in 1976 when I first started my Law Enforcement career in Central California. I was curious as to when this particuilar light went into production. This light used only (3) "D" size batteries, but was still very heavy. Send E-Mail Reply to glenn hilpert Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Feb 3, 2007 - 9:07 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I have I believe this exact Flashlight, model # 084438 and is approximately 13 1/2" in length. I began using this Flashlight in 1976 when I first started my Law Enforcement career in Central California. I was curious as to when this particuilar light went into production. This light used only (3) "D" size batteries, but was still very heavy." Clyde Bailey on Feb 19, 2007 - 4:21 PM I have (2) Kel-Lites 7c cells I purched them in the 70s When I was a P.I. and we had uniformed security, they are in perfect condition. The serial #s #16597451 #2 6596722 these are the best lites that I have ever used. eveyything works on them Send E-Mail Reply to Clyde Bailey Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Feb 19, 2007 - 4:21 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I have (2) Kel-Lites 7c cells I purched them in the 70s When I was a P.I. and we had uniformed security, they are in perfect condition. The serial #s #16597451 #2 6596722 these are the best lites that I have ever used. eveyything works on them" Dennis on Feb 24, 2007 - 9:47 AM Hello, I have a Kel that dates back to the mid 70's 5 cell C. Works great but scratched and scuffed quite a bit. It sat for about 15 years with no use with batteries in it but I brushed it out and cleaned it the best I could.. Put in new duracell batteries and away I go... I would consider selling it if I got a good offer but it has my name and shield number ingraved into the metal behind the head. From when I was with the Aux Police in the 70's. My e mail is den1952@aol.com if you care to contact me. Send E-Mail Reply to Dennis Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Feb 24, 2007 - 9:47 AM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"Hello, I have a Kel that dates back to the mid 70's 5 cell C. Works great but scratched and scuffed quite a bit. It sat for about 15 years with no use with batteries in it but I brushed it out and cleaned it the best I could.. Put in new duracell batteries and away I go... I would consider selling it if I got a good offer but it has my name and shield number ingraved into the metal behind the head. From when I was with the Aux Police in the 70's. My e mail is den1952@aol.com if you care to contact me." Bob on Feb 26, 2007 - 8:55 AM I have one SN 331098 with my name engraved on it. I purchased it in 1974 and used it the remainer of my career in the RCMPolice. Great flashlight and used in all types of weather, rain, snow and really cold! Never failed me. Mine is as above only with a slide switch. Send E-Mail Reply to Bob Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Feb 26, 2007 - 8:55 AM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I have one SN 331098 with my name engraved on it. I purchased it in 1974 and used it the remainer of my career in the RCMPolice. Great flashlight and used in all types of weather, rain, snow and really cold! Never failed me. Mine is as above only with a slide switch." Joel Edward Gross on Feb 28, 2007 - 2:56 PM I used this light in law enforcement back in the late 60s, as I recall. I used it to find kids, illuminate the scene, above my head as lighting to capture felons, broke down doors with it, broke out windshields for rescue, used it to remove felons who refused to exit cars, used it as a self-defense tool. It still has the same bulb, never knew if I could ever find a replacement. Probably Z-battery has one. I've had it for 40 years, if the year that I got it in 1966-67 is true. It is the best!! I still have it, used in in the most recent hurricane, use it as additional lighting. It's indestructible. Many thanks to the manufacturer for a great instrument, one fine tool. Send E-Mail Reply to Joel Edward Gross Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Feb 28, 2007 - 2:56 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I used this light in law enforcement back in the late 60s, as I recall. I used it to find kids, illuminate the scene, above my head as lighting to capture felons, broke down doors with it, broke out windshields for rescue, used it to remove felons who refused to exit cars, used it as a self-defense tool. It still has the same bulb, never knew if I could ever find a replacement. Probably Z-battery has one. I've had it for 40 years, if the year that I got it in 1966-67 is true. It is the best!! I still have it, used in in the most recent hurricane, use it as additional lighting. It's indestructible.<br> <br> Many thanks to the manufacturer for a great instrument, one fine tool." Jon Bowers on Apr 10, 2007 - 2:36 PM I have an old 5 cell kel lite that i have used many years it is a very good light and now I need it serviced ,I am experiecing a problem . Where can I get it serviced ? Send E-Mail Reply to Jon Bowers Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Apr 10, 2007 - 2:36 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I have an old 5 cell kel lite that i have used many years it is a very good light and now I need it serviced ,I am experiecing a problem . Where can I get it serviced ?" John on Apr 13, 2007 - 11:25 AM One of the bigger reasons they went out of business is that they were just plain outdated, along with most other early police flashlight brands. High-power rechargables from Streamlight and Mag-Lite rendered other types obsolete, and Mag-Lite's internal switch was superior to the exposed switch design. Kel's later efforts came too late to make a dent. I don't see why folks get so worked up about lights like these. I have over 80 vintage ones and I stick with modern flashlights for actual use. The switches and bulb holders are a serious weak spot. Send E-Mail Reply to John Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Apr 13, 2007 - 11:25 AM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"One of the bigger reasons they went out of business is that they were just plain outdated, along with most other early police flashlight brands. High-power rechargables from Streamlight and Mag-Lite rendered other types obsolete, and Mag-Lite's internal switch was superior to the exposed switch design. Kel's later efforts came too late to make a dent. I don't see why folks get so worked up about lights like these. I have over 80 vintage ones and I stick with modern flashlights for actual use. The switches and bulb holders are a serious weak spot." mike on Jun 26, 2007 - 6:30 PM hi. I have one of these (serial 805286) and the switch is faulty. There is a small piece of 3/4 in by 1/4 in plastic inside the switch, which I think is important. I'm wondering if anyone knows where it goes. Thanks Send E-Mail Reply to mike Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Jun 26, 2007 - 6:30 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"hi. I have one of these (serial 805286) and the switch is faulty. There is a small piece of 3/4 in by 1/4 in plastic inside the switch, which I think is important. I'm wondering if anyone knows where it goes. Thanks"