Registered: Apr 2015
Location: La Grange NC
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Looking to get back in to coon hunting. I have a sunburst eagle 2+2 that I would love to have the battery's replaced. Now that Sunburst is closed can any one tell me were I can sind it to have it done?

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Registered: Feb 2013
Location: Indiana
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Try The Battery Terminal----606-329-1473.....Ashland, Ky.
They have a Website too.......just google it.
Good luck.

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do you have a Battery Plus by you they can get any battery you need and they are cheap in price.

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Registered: Oct 2013
Location: Maryland
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You should be able to replace them with NiMH type batteries instead of the NiCad type that those lights originally came with. The old style batteries were the ones that would develop a "memory" which makes it seem like they are bad before their time. When they do that there is nothing you can do but replace them.
The NiMH batteries wont do that and you can also get more MAH rated ones so the charge lasts a lot longer. They are pretty easy to replace, but if you don't want to do it yourself maybe call some of the guys that sell lights today and see if one of them will do it for you. I have never seen anyone out there currently advertise that they will repair older model lights.

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Registered: Mar 2013
Location: Eastern Shore Maryland
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I wouldn't waste the money rebuilding another sunburst. Light technology has come a long way since those lights were built. You can buy a cordless spotlight for $75 that is a good bit brighter than the sunburst spotlight, and you can buy a cordless headlamp at Lowes for $11.00 that is a nice bright lightweight light. Those two together make a nice coonhunting setup for $86 that doesn't weigh you down. You won't find good cells for your sunburst for less than $100. My dad and I rebuilt our sunburst lights 2 or 3 times each, they still hold a charge good, but they never go to the woods with us anymore because they're so heavy.

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Most dependable light I ever owned and you can get batteries shipping included for around 6.00 each. You will want the flat tops.Just make sure you specify to add solder tabs





http://www.batteryspace.com/NiCd-D-...tery-Cells.aspx

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Registered: Apr 2015
Location: La Grange NC
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Thanks for all the responses I am planning on rebuilding it my self. Have one more question can I add a led head to it. I have the diamond head and a wheat stile head for it but was cuirass if I could add a led head? If so with one ? Aggen thanks for all the help.

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Registered: Oct 2013
Location: Maryland
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You might be able to get an LED bulb for the headpiece that you have. Otherwise, you will have to match the bulbs rated voltage in whatever headpiece you get to whatever the Sunburst voltage is. I had the exact same light back in the day, but cannot remember...I want to say it was 18 volt. Make sure that an LED rated for your voltage is available for the headpiece you select before you buy it...because you might not be able to get an LED bulb for it.

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Registered: Jul 2016
Location: indiana
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I know its an old thread but its the closest on the subject. I searched all over the net and this thread is the only info that talks about battery replacement.

Just got a Sunburst 2/2 and wondering how to replace the batteries. Either the charger is bad or the batteries cause they won't charge. I'm betting its the batteries. I was going to pop the plastic rivets apart but I didn't know if they was meant to come apart. Anyone know if the rivets will come apart and go back together.

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Registered: Oct 2013
Location: Maryland
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Nope, if I remember right you gotta drill them out and the simplest thing is to replace them with a small machine screw and nut...Loc-tite will keep them from coming apart when you least want them to. Good luck.

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Registered: Oct 2008
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the plastic rivets pop apart. just stick a screw driver between the belt and the plastic cover and twist. you may break a few, but you can use Chicago screws in place of the plastic jobs. or you can find the plastic jobs on e bay.

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Registered: Jul 2015
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You can still send Jim the light he's still doing maintenance on all his lights I've had both of mine done within the last year he just isn't making any new lights I hope this helps

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Registered: Jan 2008
Location: Kell, Il
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i would like to know also, if there is a head unit that is LED or at least some better ,to replace the Diamond head?

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i would like to know also, if there is a head unit that is LED or at least some better ,to replace the Diamond head?

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Location: indiana
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today I tested the charger and the output register 0-DCV so the charger may be bad. I am assuming I tested it right, unlike modern chargers it does not say input or output volts and it says Transformer on the unit not charger.

E.D.S. 2-1000
Direct Plug-In
Transformer Unit
Model 5743
PRI.: 120 v
SEC.:18.85v dc

I am assuming the 18.85 is the DC output. Plugged it in, set multimeter to DC, touched meter prongs on the plugs 2 prongs and got 0-volts. if this is wrong can someone tell me how to test it. Popped the rivets on one side and 3 batteries registed dea, 0-volts and 2 almost dead at .2v. Know idea if the lights work either, so it Looks like it may become just a collectors piece.

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Registered: Feb 2012
Location: Illinois
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so it Looks like it may become just a collectors piece. [/B][/QUOTE]

Your light was the Cadillac of its day but today's lights are lighter, brighter and last much longer on a charge plus no need to carry a spot light. I was very reluctant to switch over to the new LED lights but the only regret I have now is not switching over much sooner.

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Registered: Jan 2008
Location: Kell, Il
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Originally posted by toe cutter
bright eyes makes a led head with a knob on the head to make it bright and dim. you have to put on or have them put on a banana plug on the cord and plug it in where the spot light plugs in on your eagle light..

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Call Ray Conrad at Bright Eyes 888-225-7478

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before you write off the charger ...check the wiring on the end that plugs into the light.Although it did not happen often .There was a tendency for the wiring to break near the plugin. To be sure cut the wire off near the plug ,bear it and test it that way. If it is bad you should be able to pick up an after market charger and change the end.It is easy to do.

A friend of mine had a wheat head on his and used the 12/32 bulbs.He had the click /click rheostat though.Other wise you will go through lots of bulbs.
I had checked into putting a LED head on mine.It can be done from what I was told.As mentioned just need to make sure it is rated for the voltage of the battery pack.

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NtChGrCh Dryfork Punkin
NtChGrCh Dryfork Little Blue Baby Doll
2009 Pa Show Dog Of The Year
GrCh Dryfork Little Black Book
Gr.Ch. Make My Day Sunny
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Gr.Ch. Black Dog Black Cherry
GrCh Dryfork Black Dog Raine
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Show Handler Of The Year
CH. Power Pack Pepper
2018 Pa. Show Dog Of Year
Gr.Ch. Batman's Poison Ivy
2011&2013 WTDA Pa State Champion
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before you write off the charger ...check the wiring on the end that plugs into the light.Although it did not happen often .There was a tendency for the wiring to break near the plugin..............

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Registered: Jul 2016
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tks for the input but as I said its the charger that's bad, Tested the volt output is zero

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