Hi, I know this is an old thread, but I stumbled across it while searching.
Long and short of it, based on reading in anther thread that a Phillips 5761 bulb was a no mod drop in for my MagCharger I went online and order one. Or at least what I believe to be one.
Anyhow, when it arrived it was obvious it was physically bigger and wouldn't fit through the reflector properly. I did however plug it in and try the lamp briefly with the the reflector and lens removed. This has lead to a couple of questions:
1. It wasn't very bright, not at all, sort of an orange glow. Do these need time to 'warm up' or should it be instant? I turned it off after about 5-8 seconds. I'm fairly sure it's the right bulb as the packaging says Phillips 5761 6v 30w.
The standard MagCharger bulb works fine when I tried the same thing (lens/reflector removed) and was as bright as normal.
As far as I know the MagCharger is working fine, the standard bulb is as bright as it was when new. It's the earlier NiCd version. I also tested the battery pack in a 3D Mag with a standard incan bulb in, this made a huge difference in brightness/whiteness compared to a new set of Duracells it had in it. So I'm assuming the NiCd pack is still pumping out all of its 6 volts.
If anyone could point me in the right direction to solve this I'd be most grateful.
2. Assuming I can get it working, what is the easiest/best way to enlarge the hole in the reflector without causing damage to it?
3. Reading this thread it seems I also need to consider a heat shield, does anyone know where I could buy it in the UK?
Thanks.