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    Need some help with 12v regulation (hid mag build)

    Thanks Benson, I forgot that 3 "c" cells would fit (with some spring/tailcap modding). I wanted to keep it 2d size - to look oem. I guess this thread can turn into a build thread with beamshots and so-forth, as thats the combo I will use. :thumbsup:
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    Need some help with 12v regulation (hid mag build)

    Hey guys, I'm planning on a build that consists of a 2d maglite and the WA 14w ballast. This ballast runs at around 12v (9v-16v to be exact). I would like to run it off 8aa nimh cells but the voltage is a little low to run the ballast near spec. Also would like to run it off 2x imr 26650...
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    HID kits with round ballasts

    Try searching for 3rd generation hid, I found a couple.
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    HID kits with round ballasts

    havent seen those before, does it say the diameter?
  5. spc

    Modding Northern Tool 10MCP into 25MCP HID?

    This spotlight makes for a great hid conversion. Check mine out for some ideas. If you need any spare parts let me know, I gave up on mine after the ballast poofed..
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    Another 6 Volt to HID ( Cartrend )

    Nice mod!, you may have inspired me to get a new ballast for my 12v light (after I poofed it I hid it in the closet)
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    another hid spotlight- (My 55+w spotlight mod!) POOF!

    yea a better ballast is the way to go. I had a 5000k bulb in there. I tried a 6000k bulb also but it didn't look as bright
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    another hid spotlight- (My 55+w spotlight mod!) POOF!

    I killed it! The ballast could not handle the extra power. I took it off the charger and brought it outside. I turned it and after a couple seconds it flickered like the batteries were dying. I thought- crap the cells are dead. Upon further inspection I smelled something strange. After...
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    another hid spotlight- (My 55+w spotlight mod!) POOF!

    Re: another hid spotlight- (My 55+w spotlight mod!) i charged them over a day.. How many amps is your drawing? my runtime was with 2.9amp draw.
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    another hid spotlight- (My 55+w spotlight mod!) POOF!

    Re: another hid spotlight- (My 55+w spotlight mod!) I ended up replacing all the stock wire. From taking it apart and moving things around so much the wires to the little circuit board and switch pretty much fell off. I have a mile of misc auto wire, I'm not sure exactly what gauge but alot...
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    another hid spotlight- (My 55+w spotlight mod!) POOF!

    Re: another hid spotlight- (My 55+w spotlight mod!) I'm thinking about the high/low switch, maybe when I open it up to put the voltmeter in i'll do it. about 12min is plently of 30 sec spotting sessions:D But hey, no smoke, no strange smell and the ballast didn't overheat- id say it was a...
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    another hid spotlight- (My 55+w spotlight mod!) POOF!

    Re: another hid spotlight- (My 55+w spotlight mod!) Just did a run time test... 12 minutes! :eek: well at least it was full brightness until the end.:tinfoil:
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    My 6 volt h3 spot, modded to a HID with selectable 35w and 55w!

    How did you do the high/low? A switch with different resistance across those resisters on the back of the ballast?
  14. spc

    another hid spotlight- (My 55+w spotlight mod!) POOF!

    Re: another hid spotlight- (My 55+w spotlight mod!) No prob! My light is pretty much done and im happy with it. :thumbsup:
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    another hid spotlight- (My 55+w spotlight mod!) POOF!

    Re: another hid spotlight- (My 55+w spotlight mod!) Im making sure to have the cells fully charged for the runtime. I'll do that tomorrow. And then i'll install a digital voltmeter :devil:
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    another hid spotlight- (My 55+w spotlight mod!) POOF!

    Re: another hid spotlight- (My 55+w spotlight mod!) I didn't even think of that, good idea. It would look more oem with something like this wired on (maybe a little longer though) :devil:
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    another hid spotlight- (My 55+w spotlight mod!) POOF!

    Re: another hid spotlight- (My 55+w spotlight mod!) Nice, for a power supply you could find a small tool box or maybe even a pelican case, fill it with SLA batteries and mount a quick connect in the side of it. Then you just need to find a coiled line and run it to the light. I was thinking...
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    another hid spotlight- (My 55+w spotlight mod!) POOF!

    Re: another hid spotlight- (My ?w spotlight mod!) Just got back from trying it out. Just as I figured, 2x as bright. Liteitup you were right its worth it! This time out I put it down, aimed it straight up and walked away from it and found that it was hitting the clouds. Heres a pic from...
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    another hid spotlight- (My 55+w spotlight mod!) POOF!

    Re: another hid spotlight- (My ?w spotlight mod!) liteitup Yup those are unmodded beamshots. I cant wait to try it out now! About the bulb= (where it says crush here- the high heat plastic they use is brittle so it can easily be crushed and then it falls apart) JB weld the hid bulb into...
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    another hid spotlight- (My 55+w spotlight mod!) POOF!

    Re: another hid spotlight- (My ?w spotlight mod!) here are some shots from the other night, I tried to set up the camera so it would look like it did in person (got it pretty close) The top pic is with the cars headlights on, the second they are off. I'll get shot of the new "modded"...

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