DM51
Flashaholic
Another excellent new entry from Lightsward: 50 inch Reflector "Monster Light"
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LightSward
Flashlight Enthusiast
I am am honored to have the 50 inch Monster added to the 'BIG Lights' thread. I hope everyone gets as much out of this big light, as the 24 inch scratch built & designed reflector thread did. I have a list of experiments I'll be doing with this light!:thinking::candle::thumbsup::naughty:
LightSward
Flashlight Enthusiast
Thanks for the compliment. I like sharing fun knowledge.:thumbsup:
MattK
Flashlight Enthusiast
OK, so far, no one has shown a particularly bright light here. Now, let me show you what bright REALLY is. See:
http://victorysearchlights.com/searchlight.htm
And the video of the one we're operating.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOq1lwMXoow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1n3K6qAWsdY&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpZfu-npynQ&feature=related
800,000,000 beam candlepower, 2,100,000 lumen carbon arc, 14,000 watts. Has its own 90 VDC generator powered by a 320 CID Hercules 6 cylinder engine.
heh heh heh...
http://victorysearchlights.com/searchlight.htm
And the video of the one we're operating.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOq1lwMXoow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1n3K6qAWsdY&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpZfu-npynQ&feature=related
800,000,000 beam candlepower, 2,100,000 lumen carbon arc, 14,000 watts. Has its own 90 VDC generator powered by a 320 CID Hercules 6 cylinder engine.
heh heh heh...
What about #11 on the list that appears in the 1st post? Also, 78 Volts x's 150 Amps = 11,700 Watts. And I still don't buy your 175 Lumens per Watt guess. What reference material are you citing for this figure?
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Ooops, missed that. Although, it's generally considered that Sperrys are slightly brighter than GEs, due to the control scheme and the GEs get a lot more rod holder brush heating than the Sperrys, but it's a niggling difference.
The 2,100,000 came from a phone conversation from someone who has the Sperry operation and service manuals. And, the xenon arc conversions (which require line power for the conversion) also put out 2,100,000 lumens, albeit at higher power, 18KW. Looking at the two, the only notable difference is the color temperature, the carbon arc being a bit warmer.
The beam power specs come from:
http://www.geocities.com/bobz299/searchlight1.htm
[SIZE=+2]Carbon Arc Searchlight Facts:[/SIZE] Searchlights were produced for the military from 1932 to 1944 by Sperry and General Electric at a cost of $60,000 each!
Light Source: 1 inch Carbon Arc (no light bulb!)
Candle Power: 800,000,000 (800 million)
Effective Beam length: 5.6 miles
Effective Beam visibility: 28~35 miles
Glass Weight Totals: 75 lbs
Brass Rhodium Coated Mirror: 180 lbs GENERATOR:
Generator Power: 15 KWV nominal - 16.7 KWV max. (15,000~16,700 watts D.C.)
Powered By: In line 6 cyl. "Hercules" Flathead Engine
Generator Engine Fuel: Gasoline (can also be run using Kerosene or Gasohol) 26 gallons
Generator Fuel Consumption: 2.6 Gal per hour
Combined Weight: 6,000 pounds (3 tons, or the weight of 3 Ford Mustangs combined!)
Light Source
The Beam is made by 2 carbon rods, one positive and one negative, arching within the focal point of a 60 inch
parabolic mirror. The actual light source is only 1 inch in diameter before it is magnified by the mirror.. As the rods "burn" they are automatically fed into the arc. The rods last approximately 2 hours and then are replaced. The flame that is visible during the lights operation, is not actually the source of the light, rather, it is a by-product, produced as a result of the electricity arching between the 2 rods. The flame is the rod slowly burning away as it is fed into the light. The arc draws 150 amps continuously at 78 volts DC, and burns at over 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit. The power is supplied by the D.C. generator which was designed specifically for this purpose.
The 2,100,000 came from a phone conversation from someone who has the Sperry operation and service manuals. And, the xenon arc conversions (which require line power for the conversion) also put out 2,100,000 lumens, albeit at higher power, 18KW. Looking at the two, the only notable difference is the color temperature, the carbon arc being a bit warmer.
The beam power specs come from:
http://www.geocities.com/bobz299/searchlight1.htm
[SIZE=+2]Carbon Arc Searchlight Facts:[/SIZE] Searchlights were produced for the military from 1932 to 1944 by Sperry and General Electric at a cost of $60,000 each!
Light Source: 1 inch Carbon Arc (no light bulb!)
Candle Power: 800,000,000 (800 million)
Effective Beam length: 5.6 miles
Effective Beam visibility: 28~35 miles
Glass Weight Totals: 75 lbs
Brass Rhodium Coated Mirror: 180 lbs GENERATOR:
Generator Power: 15 KWV nominal - 16.7 KWV max. (15,000~16,700 watts D.C.)
Powered By: In line 6 cyl. "Hercules" Flathead Engine
Generator Engine Fuel: Gasoline (can also be run using Kerosene or Gasohol) 26 gallons
Generator Fuel Consumption: 2.6 Gal per hour
Combined Weight: 6,000 pounds (3 tons, or the weight of 3 Ford Mustangs combined!)
Light Source
The Beam is made by 2 carbon rods, one positive and one negative, arching within the focal point of a 60 inch
parabolic mirror. The actual light source is only 1 inch in diameter before it is magnified by the mirror.. As the rods "burn" they are automatically fed into the arc. The rods last approximately 2 hours and then are replaced. The flame that is visible during the lights operation, is not actually the source of the light, rather, it is a by-product, produced as a result of the electricity arching between the 2 rods. The flame is the rod slowly burning away as it is fed into the light. The arc draws 150 amps continuously at 78 volts DC, and burns at over 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit. The power is supplied by the D.C. generator which was designed specifically for this purpose.
Kestrel
Flashaholic
I admit that I'm not an expert on the heavy hitters, but how about a nomination for the new (homebuilt) "LightStorm" 200W twin HID?
DM51
Flashaholic
I've been thinking about putting a couple more in here, including that one and also Lightsward's amazing homemade reflectors. When i get some time, I'll do it - please jog my memory in a week or 2 if I haven't done it.
MattK
Flashlight Enthusiast
LX50, L50 and L70 all make the 5000L+ cut.
andromeda.73
Banned
There is plenty of choice!
DM51
Flashaholic
New addition to post #1: overdog's "Fat Star" Octa 8x SST-90 Colossus!
LightSward
Flashlight Enthusiast
Awesome light! Looks like it could light up a Football Stadium!:twothumbs
What about the Professional's Favorite "Mother Of All Flashlights"?:naughty:
https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/235898
https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/235898
bourza
Newly Enlightened
Are the torches ranked in the list i.e. top 20 in order?
And they are BIG lights, what about making the thread split for tube (inline) versus box?
Would love to see the toches ranked in order, to be easily see which is the most powerfull!
Drooling now.
And they are BIG lights, what about making the thread split for tube (inline) versus box?
Would love to see the toches ranked in order, to be easily see which is the most powerfull!
Drooling now.
DM51
Flashaholic
They're not ranked in any particular order, but new threads are added to the foot of the list. Reading the threads will give you an idea of their output, but it's really about more than just raw output.
What about this old goodie? https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/145571
At 245 000 lumen it's bright, but also funny to
At 245 000 lumen it's bright, but also funny to
TwinBlade
Enlightened
Excuse me whilst I pick my jaw up from the floor...
...I visited this forum to find some led flashlight, that is brighter than most achievable handhold led flashlight... - just to show my girlfriend and her dog, when we went out for a dogwalk at night, that no one is interested in the dark in the woods far far away to eat her dog.. the "Fat Star" helped a little bit... I have got all my information and inspiration about building lights from CPF - but she is still afraid of the dark, now I am looking for some new ideas to go further and build brighter lights- ... any ideas, how to?
best regards,
Steffen
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best regards,
Steffen
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