How to Convert a Flashlight to LED

LED flashlights are undoubtedly more powerful. The traditional ones can gobble up to 60 milliwatts of electric power. Compared to the usual lighting fixtures, this one is made from bigger semiconductors. This is why it can accommodate large power inputs.

Its efficiency is something that can be relied on especially during emergency situations. This is why it is slowly replacing the regular flashlight. If you want to employ the use of this much more powerful lighting, you need not purchase a new one. You can convert your old flashlight to a LED one.

Here is an easier way on how you can do this:

Step 1: Check out your nearest electrical store and purchase a reliable LED bulb. Make sure it has the same size as the old bulb of your flashlight. The most common one is the white LED but you can choose from a myriad of other colors such as blue and red.

Step 2: Now remove the top lid of your current flashlight. This is to reveal the bulb inside. It should be easy to remove. Just twist the cap off and then set it aside.

Step 3: Remove the bulb. Some flashlight fixtures will need you to unscrew or clip off the locks to remove the bulb but the simpler versions only need you to carefully pull the bulb. It should come right off. If the manual is still with you, you can check out how you can remove the bulb.

Step 4: Remove the whole head of the flashlight from the body. You can now gain access to the incandescent bulb. Just like the bulb, pull the incandescent one out gently. Now you can replace it with the new LED bulb.

Step 5: Make sure the wirings of the new bulb are much the same in length with the old one so you won't have any trouble installing it. If there are excess parts, you can snip it off using wire cutter.

Step 6: Once you have done the modifications, you can now insert the bulb. Insert the bulb until it illuminates. Make sure the wires are also in the same place as the old one.

Step 7: Now replace the head back to the body and replace the lid. Test the connection by turning the switch on. If it lights up, installation of new bulb is successful. If it does not, try the first steps again until you get it right.