Replacing the Bulb in Black Lighted Flip Clocks

[Mackey]

I'm thrilled to announce that I believe we've found a fantastic solution to the problem of trying to replace the blacklight in certain models of flip clocks (Panasonic RC-7264 and the Copal Model 705L for example).

With Surface Mount Technology, continued improvements in LED technology and the development of "LED Drivers" (AC to DC transformers) specifically designed for LEDs, we've now reached a point that replacing the blacklight is economical while delivering great results.

If you're wondering, yes, I am excited about this. For a reasonable cost (including shipping) of under $20.00 I was able to replace the blacklight in my Copal 705L. (see the article for parts list and links).

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[Mackey]

Video of the process

[RetroFlip]

Seems like a solid solution for replacing those faded black light bulbs. I looked for replacements for a while but never found anything remotely small enough.