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Lamp Bracket for Helmet

PostPosted: Dec 21, 2007 9:12 pm
by Captain Caveman
this is My Headlamp

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This is My Helmet

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I want to Hard Mount that Light to My Helmet but i am not sure of how to do it. i know that they Make Lamp Brackets. but do they make them for this style light. Any Suggestion.

PostPosted: Dec 21, 2007 9:26 pm
by FiddleCaver
I'd just get rid of the elastic straps, drill some pilot holes in the helmet and screw the light on. Use a zip tie or something to keep the cord out of the way.

PostPosted: Dec 21, 2007 9:41 pm
by Dwight Livingston
These clips will work well for you.

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PostPosted: Dec 21, 2007 9:45 pm
by ian mckenzie
Er, if it were me, I'd trade in the helmet for a lighter plastic one. :-) Then I'd buy four plastic strap clips from Petzl, and that'd be it.

Actually the strap clips might work on your existing helmet too.

Not sure about your battery pack; I assume it goes into your pocket or on your hip.

(Edit - Dwight beat me to it while I was typing; those are the ones!)

PostPosted: Dec 22, 2007 12:33 am
by weevil
i agree with fiddler. screw and ziptie , [those clips arent worth a flip.better to do it right the first time.

PostPosted: Dec 22, 2007 12:52 am
by David Grimes
Screws and zip ties are great I actually modded a helmet I have with a headlamp and a 9 LED small flashlight on the side works great when you need extra light or as a backup.

I have a headlamp that I modded to be waterproof and use a battery pack that I bought at Harbor Freight Tools its the exact same design as a petzl zipka (I think) but with more LED's the light actually comes of the mounting plate so I can remove the light and leave the permanent mounted part on the helmet the light only cost me $4.99 and I modded it with brighter LED's still don't have much money in it.

I also have a helmet with a waterproof video camera with the same light setup but they are focused where the camera films. If you ever plan on recording your adventures might want to consider something like that.

PostPosted: Dec 22, 2007 12:55 am
by Captain Caveman
ian mckenzie wrote:Er, if it were me, I'd trade in the helmet for a lighter plastic one. :-) Then I'd buy four plastic strap clips from Petzl, and that'd be it.

Actually the strap clips might work on your existing helmet too.

Not sure about your battery pack; I assume it goes into your pocket or on your hip.

(Edit - Dwight beat me to it while I was typing; those are the ones!)



I think i decided on just using some hardwear and zip tieing it to it.


The Battery Pack is Prett Nice it actaully Hook to you Belt i run the cord through my shirt and attach it to my Back. works fine. the light shine up to 100 yards away. Bought it out of England

Re: Lamp Bracket for Helmet

PostPosted: Jan 9, 2008 7:21 pm
by hoosiercaver1
I have a light just like that, but it is a rayovac or something. My dad cut the straps off and pop riveted it to my helmet(hard hat). I used the battery pack once, but got really sick of the cord running down my side. My dad ordered me a holder for 4 "C" batteries, and i made it work with my light, and tape the pack to the back of my helmet. I really like it that way. Just a suggestion.

Re: Lamp Bracket for Helmet

PostPosted: Jan 9, 2008 7:44 pm
by Jeff Bartlett
hoosiercaver1 wrote:I have a light just like that, but it is a rayovac or something. My dad cut the straps off and pop riveted it to my helmet(hard hat). I used the battery pack once, but got really sick of the cord running down my side. My dad ordered me a holder for 4 "C" batteries, and i made it work with my light, and tape the pack to the back of my helmet. I really like it that way. Just a suggestion.


you wear 4 "C" batteries on the back of your head?? powering a halogen bulb? no wonder you are excited about going carbide! :shock: