I don’t know of whom you speak ?http://budgetlightforum.com/sites/all/modules/smileys/packs/Roving/bigsmile.png
ohhh maybe because it would be candle - power ? and this is a forum …….
no I’m not one of them if that’s what we are talking about but I guess each would have 1 candle power
Perhaps contact the manufacturers, show them this thread, let them know it’s for a good cause. Develop some public awareness with the manufacturers help. Then auction them off for charity ?
+1
This has been very informative thread, with over 4500 reads, 275+ replies.
The "testing" applied to both lights would be considered "extreme" in some tests, other "tests" I think would be considered Research and Development (the manufacturers should do, but do they?) I'd like to see what (if any) warranty consideration would be given to the Zebra.
The Backbone of any corporation, How do they Take Care of a Customer, AFTER the SALE ?. Like Leatherman multitools, guaranteed to work or they repair/replace to make and keep the customer HAPPY.
Justin has given his medical opinion and thorough assessment, while he has worked some amazing miracles, he must have something to work with, my opinion is, Do Not Resuscitate.
Remember, this is already a giveaway (see OP) and I’ve already selected the winners, just haven’t announced yet because the (rebuild or not) fate of these isn’t settled. That means, if they’re restored or replaced they’d go to those winners. If not, then I’ll give the winners their choice of what’s left of these or new lights and if they want new lights, will do a separate drawing for these remnants.
I would love to see what the Zebralight CS would say and/or do if you sent the light in ...
I have contacted Zebra light. I have not heard back yet. I did not contact UF, since they are overseas and even if they wanted to send parts, it would take weeks, since the Chinese new years is just about upon us.
I could southern engineer them, if that's the consensus. I just think the Zebra light is a nice light and I would like to put it back stock. The UF, I don't care. That light is a cheap copy and to me, it doesn't matter if it turns out something else. I can do something. It just won't be pretty, but you know what? That was the whole point of this thing, to make what I can out of them, so I will, even if they end up being candle holders.
Just give me a few days. I will know how it is going by Monday. I need the week end to think things out.
Shipping from China usually takes 2-3 weeks, thats not too much.^^
If Zebralight customer service doesn’t pan out…
Another vote for using them as a twisty. Tho please don’t permanently seal the switch. Silicone sealant should be removable. Give the future owner the ability to try other mods so the lights can have a continuing journey! Perhaps they will be passed around like BLF mascots!
Direct drive, AMC7135 single mode or maybe 8* AMC7135 low,med,high . If the twisty is easy enough for mode cycling.
Looks like nobody here is even considering the Uzi test. That would’ve been kinda neat to film. 
Well, we tried external pressure with the two of them. I say replace the battery in each with an M80, run the fuse out of the switch holes, and test them for internal pressure resistance. >)
Turn the T50 into a single mode mule, the SC600 should try and get warranty service from ZL.
That’s pretty inspiring….to apply this ‘never-say-die’ spirit in life as well as lights!
I can’t wait to hear zebralight’s response….
i think that is a great idea… we are testing the limits of these lights. after all, if theres a warranty, how far will that warranty go???
And if they do fix it, I think we know what to do with it. :Evil: Just need to make sure it comes from a different address each time. And who ever has it when they refuse to warrant it keeps it. :P
lol. so its kind of like russian roulette. we each take our turn, who ever bites the bullet, errrr, wins?
Weld ’em up into a steampunk hybrid !
Would like to see it as a BLF “perpetual trophy” light !
I am going to start with the UF T50 first. I have decided it will have a TIR optic with an 8x7135 driver and the tail cap will be the switch (twisty).
I have tested the led. It works. The TIR is a gift from a member here and it is 26mm, but it is not for an XM-L. We will see if it will produce a good beam, or a terrible beam.
I have a lot to do, so this is just a teaser, naturally.
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01-25-2013
I had time to do a little today. Just enough to make sure the stack up will work.
First thing was to remove the locating tab from the optic, with files.
But the optic didn't sit down in well and the stack height was too short, so I cut the old reflector,
and used it as a base and support for the optic.
The optic sits in the reflector and it is supported.
The head is together and the optic fits well in the bezel, (after a little sanding around the outer edge of the optic).
The base of the pill seats exactly where it did before.
But that hollow pill does not work for me, so Copper it is, to fill it in.
I will use an 8x7135 driver with H/M/L modes.
That darned pill still has no contact with the head, so even with the copper inside, it will heat up fast.
I think I can use some copper sheet to fill in the gap between the pill and the head and help with the heat problem.
That's all for now...
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01-26-2013
The O-L paint and body shop is open today.
I was at the point where I had to do something with the UF, as far as the exterior, so I can finish the guts, so I decided I might as well paint both of them today.
The UF T50 gets a black with copper flake coating, followed by clearcoat.
The SC600 gets the rough Brown coating, followed by clearcoat.
The incandescent lights are my oven. Man I hope I never have to give up incans, or my body shop will be closed for good.
That's all for now. It will take 48 to 72 hours, before I can work on either light any more.
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01-27-2013
Remember how I said 48 to 72 hours. I lied to you!
The pill is all done and in place. It has an 8x7135 driver with three modes H/M/L.
Here's the TIR optic. The bezel is not round any more, but it is what it is.
Tail Cap. This light is now a Twisty!
Yep, since the paint has Copper flake in it, I used a Copper round to cover the original switch hole.
It's hard to show the copper in the paint, but in the sun, it sparkles.
OH, here's a little Bonus!
The SC600 is DONE!
The head.
The Tail Cap. This light is also a Twisty now!
I used a Brass round on this one. I think it matches the paint better.
I didn't do any build photos, because all I did was put in an 8x7135 driver. The led sits in the head, on a flat, so there's no pill and nothing to really show. I did mess up though. This driver has the stock five modes. Sorry 'bout that, but I ain't gonna take that sucker apart ever again!
That's all Folks. I would love to do beam shots, but I do not have an 18650. I just can't do them by trying to hold 3AA cells up to the light, while taking photos.
nice upgrqade the TIR, i hope it will work fine.
