Stanley H.I.D. and 1365 lumen spotlights (Part 1)

rala · #1 03-13-2009, 07:08 AM

I was browsing the automotive section at Walmart the other day when I came across two new Stanley spotlights. One was the H.I.D.3000 for $70 and the other was a 1365 Lumen Halogen for $30. I went to the Stanley site and neither shows up. They also have a fairly small spotlight saying its about 500+ lumens. Anyone else seen these or have any info?

I have photos, but I can't upload them at work.

Phaserburn · #2 03-13-2009, 07:17 AM

Is the HID a rebadged Vector Power on Board?

Richie086 · #3 03-13-2009, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rala

I was browsing the automotive section at Walmart the other day when I came across two new Stanley spotlights. One was the H.I.D.3000 for $70 and the other was a 1365 Lumen Halogen for $30.

Do you have a link?

rala · #4 03-13-2009, 07:26 AM

My google-fu shows nothing. No images, no links, no nothing. They both have similar setups to this B&D model tho. Not meaning that they're a rebadge of this, just similar setup. ie.- pistol grip.

Patriot · #5 03-13-2009, 12:26 PM

Funny that there's not info about it on line. $70 for an HID is a good price any way ya look at it. You might have to pick one up and review it for us.

Mr Ted Bear · #6 03-13-2009, 08:28 PM

I went and found one this morning at Walmart. Somebody was thinking "outside the box" when they designed this light. Other than the 3ah SLA battery (1 hour runtime) and 8,000K bulb, this light ROCKS.

Unfortunately, I just lost 3 pages of written review, so I guess I'll just have to start all over again after diner. Now that it's dark, I might as well do some beam shots.

Look for my review later tonight

Edit : The 1 hour runtime is an error
The runtime should be at least 30 minutes, about 45 minutes on low

Richie086 · #7 03-13-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Ted Bear

I went and found one this morning at Walmart. Somebody was thinking "outside the box" when they designed this light. Other than the 3ah SLA battery (1 hour runtime) and 8,000K bulb, this light ROCKS.

It would really rock if it used a standard automotive bulb like the POB that can easily be switched out for something that would actually put out super warm lumens. Man, that 8000k sounds real frigid

Patriot · #8 03-13-2009, 08:38 PM

Mr TB, you sound fairly impressed. I'll look forward for your review. Sorry that the first one was lost.

BVH · #9 03-13-2009, 10:06 PM

Whenever I'm going to write more than a mid-length paragraph, I compose it in WORD, then paste it into my new post. Lost too much in the past!

Mr Ted Bear · #10 03-14-2009, 12:23 AM

had to do honey do, so no written review tonight. however i give you a qucik glimpse L35, followed by STANLEY

Benson · #11 03-14-2009, 12:31 AM

Hmmm... Guess that's one more item on my shopping list for the weekend. I figured my first HID would be a POB, but this is about the same price and I won't have to plan on replacing the battery right off.

Patriot · #12 03-14-2009, 01:19 AM

It doesn't look too large in size. Big shadow from the electrode wire.

I'm eager to see more.

Phaserburn · #13 03-14-2009, 07:23 AM

How heavy is this light? SLA + pistol grip combo isn't the best for longer runtimes IMHO. But, the price/output combo certainly is impressive.

Richie086 · #14 03-14-2009, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Ted Bear

had to do honey do, so no written review tonight. however i give you a qucik glimpse L35, followed by STANLEY

Hi Jeff,

What color temp would you say that is? It appears 7000k to me. Great photos and a killer price for an HID.

BVH · #15 03-14-2009, 08:56 AM

What section in Walmart can they be found? UPC number?

Mr Ted Bear · #16 03-14-2009, 08:59 AM

The Stanley is just a bit larger than N30/L35. The unit weighs in at 4lbs 8.7 oz according to the post office scale.
In the photo, I have the pistol "upside down" to fit the tripod platform so normally the shadow would be at the 12 o'clock position and nearly as noticeable. I'll have all kinds of pics, just can't do it from my iPhone

Unit was found in the automotive section but beware, it was stocked behind other lights and I naearl missed it

BVH · #17 03-14-2009, 09:00 AM

Heading down there now! Thanks!

Mr Ted Bear · #18 03-14-2009, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Richie086

Hi Jeff,

What color temp would you say that is? It appears 7000k to me. Great photos and a killer price for an HID.

Funny you should ask. I called the distributor twice yesterday, VERY nice people (wait for my review). They could not tell me the temp, but I it is 8,000K

( I voided the warranty

)

Mr Ted Bear · #19 03-14-2009, 09:49 AM

I am tied up with kids basketball this morning, so no review till after lunch, but in the meantime.... a quiz.

How many wires does a ballast have?
a) 4
b) 6
c) 8
d) 10

Lips · #20 03-14-2009, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Ted Bear

I am tied up with kids basketball this morning, so no review till after lunch, but in the meantime.... a quiz.

How many wires does a ballast have?
a) 4
b) 6
c) 8
d) 10

I'd say normally a

bet this one has b

dang, been to walmart three days in a row, now 4

.

Richie086 · #21 03-14-2009, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Ted Bear

Funny you should ask. I called the distributor twice yesterday, VERY nice people (wait for my review). They could not tell me the temp, but I it is 8,000K

( I voided the warranty

)

Wow, that baby is really giving up some lumens if 8k is correct. If you or BVH (if he finds one) can determine if the bulb is of the modular type, you have the potential to modify it into something even better. I'm going to keep an eye on this thread. Thanks Jeff.

Gunner12 · #22 03-14-2009, 10:17 AM

Thanks for the heads up!

I'll look for those the next time I'm at Walmart.

BVH · #23 03-14-2009, 10:25 AM

Picked up their only two. Tools out and ready to go to work.

Mr Ted Bear · #24 03-14-2009, 03:01 PM

Part 1 Intro and Overview

So based on the reports from cpf member rala, I decided to make a trip to Walmart after dropping off my kids at school (about 815am) I made my way to the automotive department, and started looking for the Stanley HID light, but only could find the Stanley1365 Halogen. There was a price tag on the shelf, but no light. Actually, the light was there, I just didn’t see it because it was behind the Halogens.

Being Friday, I had to head to the office to prepare payroll, so I did not have much time. I cut open the blister pack, squeezed the trigger, and the light flashed on for about 15 seconds and died , pretty much what I expected; batteries needed to be charged. Off to work I went. returned home just after 12 noon, and the charging indicator was green (maybe 3 ½ hours had passed). Time to PLAY !!! But before I continue, let’s look at some pics.

Here’s what the package looks like

Inside the package, this is what you get, AC Charger, DC PowerCord, and wrist strap. Oh, there’s an instructions sheet.

Size comparison

The top has 3 leds (gee, where have we seen this feature before?)

The reflector on the Stanley is 3 ¾ inches, ¼ larger than the N30/L35

The back has an AC charging connector, charge indicator and Hi/Low switch (italics) (much more on this feature too follow)

Inside the package, this is what you get. I couldn’t help myself. I felt compelled to void the warranty. Seems I have this responsibility, obligation….. Anyways, it has a 12 volt /3amp sealed lead battery. Take a close look, an 8,000k bulb, and note that the ballast has 10 wires (much more on this feature too follow). The construction is similar to cordless power tool, nicely done, IMHO.

To be contunued

Illum · #25 03-14-2009, 03:45 PM

two stage ballast?

Whats the TO-220 doing there behind the trigger? and whats under the handle? an accessory plug?
the SLA room looks big enough to stuff some IMR cells in

rala · #26 03-14-2009, 04:32 PM

Went back to Walmart to pick one up but all 10 HID's were gone.

I guess there's more flashaholics in my area than I thought.

PhotonWrangler · #27 03-14-2009, 04:45 PM

I snagged one this afternoon in the automotive section of my local WallyWorld. Haven't charged it up yet.

Mr Ted Bear · #28 03-14-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Illum

two stage ballast?

Whats the TO-220 doing there behind the trigger? and whats under the handle? an accessory plug?
the SLA room looks big enough to stuff some IMR cells in

I called the deisgner/importer of the Stanley HID in Deerfield Beach, Florida 2 times on Friday. It's more like a 3 stage ballast (expalnation in part 2). At the base of the pistol grip is a "12volt DC charging port" per instruction book. The instruction book clearly states that the included DC power cord may be used to "operate the unit"... the instruction book has a section about recharging the light using the 12 volt charger, and in parenthesis (optional accessory). The second sentence of this section reads "plug the double tip of the supplied 12 volt charger".... Bottom line, the DC cord can operate, and/or recharge the battery.

With regards to the TO-220 (Semiconductor Controlled Rectifier) in the base of the handle, it's wired in series with the DC charging port, the third leg leading to the pc board in the end-cap of the unit. My guess is that the TO-220 is being used to regulate current? Sorry, graduted in Physics, not electircal engineering

Lips · #29 03-14-2009, 05:32 PM

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That looks like a H3 bulb which should be easily changed to 4300K

Linky to "hard to find" Amazon.com $79.99 shipped

Name code is HID0109

www.Amazon.com

search Stanley Spotlight

Edit: I edited link because it logged in as my personal account....

on backorder though... Got one on order

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Richie086 · #30 03-14-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Lips

That looks like a H3 bulb which should be easily changed to 4300K

I can't tell what type of bulb it has from the photo, but I totally agree the bulb is easily replaceable and should be upgraded to a warmer color temp.

I also like the external power feature circuitry the manufacturer designed into this spotlight. What a great purchase. All it's missing is Li-ion batteries