Incan “build” for 2022?

[Olumin]

What reflector is that, do you have a link? Thanks.

Search for Kaidomain. Under the DIY tab, Maglite parts.

 

[hamhanded]

Like vicv said; Mag 3C with FM G4 socket, KD aluminium reflector & glass lens. Phillips 20 or 30W G4 halogen. Run that on 2x 21700s & with an NTC in the tailcap to prevent the bulbs from blowing on full batteries (I learned that the hard way from members here). You can also use a 10W for more modest (but still bright) output & better runtime. Very practical setup with long throw.
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With 7388 20W

Where do I find myself the NTC (is that soft start?)

 

[alpg88]

my last hotwire build, was 90 Watt halogen osram 64558 overdriven with 5 cells, (close to 200w) in a maglite with 2.5in FM thromaster, after that every other hotwire looks lame.

 

[knucklegary]

How much runtime can you get pushing 90w halogen before

(Osram 64458?)

 

[alpg88]

yes, my mistake, 64458.

3-4 hours according to destructive tests, but battery runtime is about 10-15min, but since It has almost 0 practical purpose, i run it very rarely, i have not blown a bulb yet,

 

[hamhanded]

Do you have color matched tactical oven mitts for it?

 

[alpg88]

Not needed, you can comfortably hold it about 4-5 inches away from the head, it does not run long enough to heat up more. but you can feel the heat at upto 10 feet in front of it.

 

[Olumin]

Where do I find myself the NTC (is that soft start?)

Yes. I use "Epcos B57237-S109-M" that I ordered on Voelkner. I dont know who sells them otherwise.

 

[Chicken Drumstick]

Yes. I use "Epcos B57237-S109-M" that I ordered on Voelkner. I dont know who sells them otherwise.

Do you have a picture how you have it installed?

 

[alpg88]

digikey, mouser sell those, they call them inrush current limiter, i use one in my mag 85