{"product_id":"metal-tailcap-kit-for-alpha-delta-lights","title":"Metal Tailcap Kit for Alpha\/Delta Lights","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIt's dress up time...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSolid metal tailcaps for your Alpha or Delta Flashlight\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis idea has been kicking around in my head since 2012. I always wanted an all metal button that wasn't a thin\/janky cover over the top of a rubber seal. I even designed the space into the original Alpha lights...just never got around to making the buttons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unit is fully sealed with an O-ring and the kit includes all of the components you need to install it into your light. Please see the \"Videos\" tab for instructions on how to install the kit. This should be compatible with any Alpha light ever made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe button and brass bushing are machined right here in the shop. The wave spring is a custom made part, just for this application. The metal button has a significantly harder feel that the soft silicone rubber boot. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eIf you wan't 100% hassle free operation, you should \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e buy this (see note below). The metal button is more of a dress up, not a functional improvement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eAlso, this will NOT be as water tight as the silicone rubber boot. The button relies on a dynamic seal (the o-ring moves up and down) and while probably fine, it does introduce more potential to leak...especially if maintenance has not been properly carried out. I trust my personal light to be water tight, but you should use your own judgement. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded with your kit: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal tailcap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 o-rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass bushing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed fiber washer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom wave spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dynamic o-ring seal (like the one used here) does require lubrication and cleaning for smooth operation and water proofing. If the button becomes \"slow\" to respond, that's because the o-ring is running out of lubricating oil. Only a very small amount is required...but it is required. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe o-ring will develop \"compression set\" if the light is unused for a day or more, and the first 1-2 presses may be slow to respond. This is normal. If properly lubricated, the excessive friction will go away after a few presses. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you don't already \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/darksucks.mom\/products\/nano-oil-1cc\"\u003ehave a 1cc bottle of Nano-Oil\u003c\/a\u003e, you should consider getting some since your flashlight threads and o-rings also need the same care :) If you have lots of things you need to keep well lubricated try out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/darksucks.mom\/collections\/tools-maintenance\/products\/maintenance-kit\"\u003ethe 8cc option\u003c\/a\u003e! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prometheus Lights","offers":[{"title":"Brass","offer_id":19437846298737,"sku":"MTL-TCB-BRS","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1356\/1883\/products\/METAL-TCB-2400_30990e9c-af3d-4ec4-af60-05daaa51e6aa.jpg?v=1542407760","url":"https:\/\/darksucks.mom\/products\/metal-tailcap-kit-for-alpha-delta-lights","provider":"Prometheus Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}