ORIGINAL ZIPLIGHT

ORIGINAL ZIPLIGHT BATTERY PACK by Zippo STATUS: UNVAILABLE (DISCONTINUED IN 2002) -- NOT FOR SALE SERVICE KIT TWO SETS OF NEW BATTERIES AND ONE SPARE BULB STATUS: AVAILABLE CONVERSION SERVICE BUYER SUPPLIES HIS OWN ZIPLIGHT FOR CONVERSION STATUS: AVAILABLE MODIFIED ZIPLIGHT INSERT LED AND LITHIUM BATTERY CONVERSION STATUS: AVAILABLE

The ZipLight Battery Pack is a small flashlight accessory that replaces the fuel tank in most Zippo lighters, except the Slim Line series. When you flip the Zippo open, the flashlight comes automatically on and will shut off when you close the Zippo. Zippo introduced the ZipLight Battery Pack in 1995. Zippo also sold Zippo lighters that came with the ZipLight Battery Pack installed and called that combination a "ZipLight." There are two versions of the ZipLight Battery Pack. The earlier Generation I model features a reflector with a knurled edge, a larger and curved red off-switch and an additional button under the red switch. The later Generation II ZipLight Battery Pack lacks this second button. If a Generation II ZipLight Battery Pack is stored outside of a Zippo casing, a supplied plastic strip has to be inserted into the red switch. Both types of ZipLight Battery Pack are powered by two 1.5 Volt batteries, which are very similar in size to, but slightly shorter than AAAA batteries. Zippo does not supply the proper type battery anymore. The incandescent bulb will eventually burn out. The ZipLight Battery Pack was commonly available in a blister pack just like this one until production was discontinued in 2002. The name ZipLight Battery Pack is in my opinion somewhat misleading, since the unit is not just a battery holder, but it is the complete flashlight assembly. I prefer referring to the ZipLight Battery Pack as ZipLight Insert, because this description more closely fits the facts.
GENERATION I ZIPLIGHT INSERT
GENERATION II ZIPLIGHT INSERT

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MODIFIED ZIPLIGHT INSERT