Stanley H.I.D. and 1365 lumen spotlights (Part 1)

[Richie086]

Re: New Stanley H.I.D. and 1365 lumen spotlights

Funny you should ask. I called the distributor twice yesterday, VERY nice people (wait for my review). They could not tell me the temp, but I it is 8,000K:naughty: ( I voided the warranty :green

Wow, that baby is really giving up some lumens if 8k is correct. If you or BVH (if he finds one) can determine if the bulb is of the modular type, you have the potential to modify it into something even better. I'm going to keep an eye on this thread. Thanks Jeff.

 

[Gunner12]

Re: New Stanley H.I.D. and 1365 lumen spotlights

Thanks for the heads up!

I'll look for those the next time I'm at Walmart.

 

[BVH]

Re: New Stanley H.I.D. and 1365 lumen spotlights

Picked up their only two. Tools out and ready to go to work.

 

[Mr Ted Bear]

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Part 1 Intro and Overview

So based on the reports from cpf member rala, I decided to make a trip to Walmart after dropping off my kids at school (about 815am) I made my way to the automotive department, and started looking for the Stanley HID light, but only could find the Stanley1365 Halogen. There was a price tag on the shelf, but no light. Actually, the light was there, I just didn't see it because it was behind the Halogens.

Being Friday, I had to head to the office to prepare payroll, so I did not have much time. I cut open the blister pack, squeezed the trigger, and the light flashed on for about 15 seconds and died , pretty much what I expected; batteries needed to be charged. Off to work I went. returned home just after 12 noon, and the charging indicator was green (maybe 3 ½ hours had passed). Time to PLAY !!! But before I continue, let's look at some pics.


Here's what the package looks like

Inside the package, this is what you get, AC Charger, DC PowerCord, and wrist strap. Oh, there's an instructions sheet.

Size comparison

The top has 3 leds (gee, where have we seen this feature before?)

The reflector on the Stanley is 3 ¾ inches, ¼ larger than the N30/L35

The back has an AC charging connector, charge indicator and Hi/Low switch (italics) (much more on this feature too follow)

Inside the package, this is what you get. I couldn't help myself. I felt compelled to void the warranty. Seems I have this responsibility, obligation….. Anyways, it has a 12 volt /3amp sealed lead battery. Take a close look, an 8,000k bulb, and note that the ballast has 10 wires (much more on this feature too follow). The construction is similar to cordless power tool, nicely done, IMHO.

To be contunued

 

[Illum]

Re: New Stanley H.I.D. and 1365 lumen spotlights

two stage ballast?
:thinking:

Whats the TO-220 doing there behind the trigger? and whats under the handle? an accessory plug?
the SLA room looks big enough to stuff some IMR cells in

 

[rala]

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Went back to Walmart to pick one up but all 10 HID's were gone. I guess there's more flashaholics in my area than I thought.:thinking:

 

[PhotonWrangler]

Re: New Stanley H.I.D. and 1365 lumen spotlights

I snagged one this afternoon in the automotive section of my local WallyWorld. Haven't charged it up yet.

 

[Mr Ted Bear]

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two stage ballast?
:thinking:

Whats the TO-220 doing there behind the trigger? and whats under the handle? an accessory plug?
the SLA room looks big enough to stuff some IMR cells in

I called the deisgner/importer of the Stanley HID in Deerfield Beach, Florida 2 times on Friday. It's more like a 3 stage ballast (expalnation in part 2). At the base of the pistol grip is a "12volt DC charging port" per instruction book. The instruction book clearly states that the included DC power cord may be used to "operate the unit"... the instruction book has a section about recharging the light using the 12 volt charger, and in parenthesis (optional accessory). The second sentence of this section reads "plug the double tip of the supplied 12 volt charger".... Bottom line, the DC cord can operate, and/or recharge the battery.

With regards to the TO-220 (Semiconductor Controlled Rectifier) in the base of the handle, it's wired in series with the DC charging port, the third leg leading to the pc board in the end-cap of the unit. My guess is that the TO-220 is being used to regulate current? Sorry, graduted in Physics, not electircal engineering

 

[Lips]

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That looks like a H3 bulb which should be easily changed to 4300K





Linky to "hard to find" Amazon.com $79.99 shipped

Name code is HID0109


www.Amazon.com

search Stanley Spotlight


Edit: I edited link because it logged in as my personal account....


on backorder though... Got one on order :thumbsup:



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[Richie086]

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That looks like a H3 bulb which should be easily changed to 4300K

I can't tell what type of bulb it has from the photo, but I totally agree the bulb is easily replaceable and should be upgraded to a warmer color temp.

I also like the external power feature circuitry the manufacturer designed into this spotlight. What a great purchase. All it's missing is Li-ion batteries :thumbsup:

 

[Mr Ted Bear]

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If you guys can wait till it gets dark (can't take beamshots in broad daylight) there will be an example of what this baby looks like with a 4300K bulb. Lips I'm holding you (and a few others) responsible :green:

Seriously, I'm still writing Part 2 - How It Works & Thinking Outside the Box. This light, with it's pistol trigger, is very unique. It ain't your ordinary HID light. It's different than any light that I have ever seen... and I thnk I seen them all. In fact, I felt it necessary to take video (in slow motion) to illustrate what this light does differently.

 

[Richie086]

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This light, with it's pistol trigger, is very unique. It ain't your ordinary HID light. It's different than any light that I have ever seen... and I thnk I seen them all. In fact, I felt it necessary to take video (in slow motion) to illustrate what this light does differently.

 

[BVH]

Re: New Stanley H.I.D. and 1365 lumen spotlights

What's a warranty??

 

[Lips]

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West Coast ------> Middle of the Country and on... Aint fair I tell ya!



My Walmart will get new stuff two years from now (and it's a Super WalMart) Well, atleast I have a little hope and can check my city across the river for one...



4300k bulb, hmm sounding better and better Should be more lumens going out the front than the 8000K for sure... Crush that return wire cover !!!


Waiting for the sun to go down :tinfoil:


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[BVH]

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Mr TB, in looking at your shot of the back of the light, I wonder why the "full power" icon is not all white instead of dark? Seems backwards to me.

 

[NorCal2500HD]

Re: New Stanley H.I.D. and 1365 lumen spotlights

I think I just found my first HID light. After dinner Im headed over to, walmart to see if they have them avail......this is going to be fun.

 

[BVH]

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Hey NorCal, are you NorCalNick on another forum?

 

[bogeymachine]

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DAMMIT!

(PO)Baby needs new shoes (as in batt) and here goes another $75 (taxes, yes?).

mine's charging now......come on (new) baby!

ps. POB will still get new shoes <size 7Ah, sigh>

 

[NorCal2500HD]

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Hey NorCal, are you NorCalNick on another forum?

No, NorCalNick is one of my good buddies though. He owns NorCalTruck in Livermore. What diesel forum do you post on? Im on the Dieselplace.

 

[StarHalo]

Re: New Stanley H.I.D. and 1365 lumen spotlights

Just picked mine up a couple hours ago; it was hidden along with all the other Stanley lights in the automotive section for some reason. It's frickin' heavy, feels like it's filled with concrete. Pointing at a white wall, the hotspot is extremely tiny and too intense to look directly into oo:

Nightfall awaits..