Where to find nice bulbs? (PR)

Albany Tom · Aug 18, 2002

I have a regular old 3D maglite that I once ran
some sort of special 2 amp "rechargable battery
only" bulb in. Now I can't seem to find anything
close to that power in a PR style bulb.

Can anybody point me to a bulb site?

(I know, the maglite is old, and tired, but I
hate to see it just collecting dust in the corner,
and at about 6-watts, it really wasn't that bad
a light at all.)

Thanks, and I LOVE this forum. I thought I was
the only one that liked things that blinked so
much.

BuddTX · Aug 18, 2002

I only have a minute to post this, so sorry for the lack of specifics . . .

Radio Shack has some nice bulbs if you need a fix right away

Carley sells high end replacement bulbs

so does Welch Allyn.

Some people make Luxeon Star mods for the Mag.

There is a constant discussion here on how good/bad the Mag light is!

Great product, well built, solid as a tank, but crappy light.

Albany Tom · Aug 18, 2002

I appreciate the info. I've seen comments about Carley, and even found their web site, but it looked geared to OEM's and distributors. Welch Allyn is new to me. Will look for some sites for those...

No argument on the beam quality being lousy, but it was my first "real" flashlight, bought about 20 years ago when I was a teenager. Sentimental attachment to a light? (Plus it does make a halfway decent hammer, or emergency side window opener. Can't say that about man LED lights.)

Saaby · Aug 18, 2002

Heh heh heh, I think my Arc AAA was/is my first real flashlight

so I was going to hammer ya until I saw "(Arc AAA on order!!!)" you'll enjoy it.

Now, to make this on topic...

I have the packaging from a bulb like you're describing. It's a
Krypton Star" by Carley lamps. Old though so...

TOB9595 · Aug 19, 2002

Well I finally stopped lurking!^

I just ordered a few pr zenon stars for my 3d mag from Carley. What a nice experience. I spoke with Patty and she helped me order my stuff.
You need to call and place an order. I hunted around quite a while for an order page and there isn't one.
A great vendor. I look forward to ordering from them again.

freeze12 · Aug 19, 2002

TOB9595 .... How much $$ were the zenon star bulb's from Carley as I might order some....Thank's
Dan

TOB9595 · Aug 20, 2002

Freeze12, I'll have to reply when I get the invoice. I forget (oldtimers disease?).
I do see what the buzz is about the ARC le I just received it today.
Tom

freeze12 · Aug 21, 2002

Thank's... I also ordered an "Arc LE" last night! Hope it is as good as all the hype.

x-ray · Aug 21, 2002

Originally posted by freeze12:
Thank's... I also ordered an "Arc LE" last night! Hope it is as good as all the hype.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Its better than all the hype, you'll love it

TOB9595 · Aug 21, 2002

Indeed the Arc LE surpasses all the hoopla. I just got a cmg ultra g and it is about the same light as the LE, to my weary eyes. The CMG is impressive BUT the LE is awesome.

TOB9595 · Sep 6, 2002

Freeze12, I've been out of CPF and got back in now. answer to question of bulb cost from carley lamps.
xenon star 3cell pr base $5.14 item # cl713
Sorry for the delay. Happy modding
Tom

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