What should I buy in a mini screw-in bulb for a 3D?

edpdx said:

The flashlight calls for a 1127; but no info searching for this EverReady bulb yet.

It runs on 3 D cells, so I'm guessing I need something in a 4.5 volt bulb, but I don't know about watts or amps.
I'm at bulb town but there are too many choices for a guy that doesn't know those things.

Can someone face me into the piñata, please?

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edpdx said:

"Dorcy 41-1649 3D - 3.7V 0.3A Krypton Screw Base Replacement Bulb - 2-Pack"

I'll see if the fit. What can I get away with amp/volt wise with 3D batteries? Can I go over 4.5Volts?

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Sp@rky said:

There is a couple of threads on here about D alkaline's. You'll be limited to around 1 amp generally. Also those batteries are 1.5 volts each so you can't go over 4.5 volts with 3.
Unless you meant putting different batteries in the same space as 3 D cells

Other options for your light are the
GH53 - 4V, 0.5A rated at 2 watts and 33 lumens.
Or the GH140 - 4V, 1A rated at 48 lumens.

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fivemega said:

Any flashlight using 3 alkaline batteries are designed to work with 3.6 volt under load. 4.5 volt is without load.
Alkalines are good for up to 1 Amp and can retain voltage of about 1.2 volt per cell under load.
Since voltage of rechargeable NiMH or NiCad batteries are slightly less but still can retain 1.2 volt under load so any 3.6~4.0 volt will work fine.

http://www.reflectalite.com/halogenpage.html

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