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    Amature trying to build HID flashlight

    Hmm, I'll just stick with AAs for this project. I'll use SLA and a better flashlight housing for my next project since the hid kit comes in a set of 2 bulb and ballasts. Time for more parts shopping!
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    Amature trying to build HID flashlight

    Must.. get... SLA.... Anyway, would 10s3p be going over board with regular AAs? That would be 15V, the ballast say that it could handle 16V. Also, how hot would the bulb be, enough to melt a plastic reflector? I tried it with some plastic reflector, and damn these things are bright!!(being an...
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    Amature trying to build HID flashlight

    Havent had the tome to source a SLA batt. Anyway, out of curiosity, I tried this battery configuration, 8x1.5V(in series)x3(in parallel). So 24 AA batteries in total. The light fired up straight away with no flickering. Is this dangerous in anyway? How long will this last? (man, i really need to...
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    Amature trying to build HID flashlight

    How about using 4 cr123a batteries? Would it work? How long will it last? I want it to be compact so that it can fit in a flashlight housing
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    Amature trying to build HID flashlight

    My dad's got an automotive hid conversion kit laying around so I thought I' try to build a HID flashlight. Problem is, I used two lantern battery and the light flickers then dies. I tried the kit using the power from my car and it worked. Any ideas?
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