200 lumens for a $7 upgrade?

[KevinL]

I was just looking through Welch Allyn's datasheets today, and I noticed something very interesting.

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Part Number: 01165-U
MINIATURE HALOGEN TWO-PIN LAMP

Technical Data and Product Specifications
Voltage: 6.0 MSCP: 18.9
Wattage: 11.22 Correlated Color Temp.: 3,225
Current (amps): 1.87 Envelope Type: Hemispherical
Filament Diameter (mm): 1.041 Life (Hours): 75
Filament Length (mm): 1.041 Lumens: 237.50
Bulb Diameter (mm): 7.11 Aperture Lumens:
Lamp Fill: Halogen-Krypton Aperture Size:
Wire Terminal: 01165 Lamp Configuration: S
Lamp Size: T2-1/4 Efficacy: 21.16
Opaque Tip: No Focal Length:
Spot Diameter: Beam Degree:
Minimum Distance: Lux:
Lux Distance: Cross Reference:
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237 lumens, and it runs off six volts at something like 11W. This means you could literally drop this bulb into an existing 4D Maglite without any retrofitting, even the reflector might be able to take it especially if you don't run for extended periods. You could use alkalines. Duracell's datasheets show the ordinary MN1300 cell rated for 2 hours at 2 amp loads. Possibly the cheapest Mag upgrade there is.

 

[paulr]

Bi-pin bulb in a 4D (which uses PR bulbs) w/no retrofitting? Um... you gonna pot the bulbs?

 

[KevinL]

Oh, I meant no retrofitting of the Mag. During the group buys there is usually an option to get them potted, and yes, they do need to be.

 

[Deleted member 684]

Nope, WA don't have this bulb and the moment and have no idea when they will be making more. I tried to get some on litho123's GB. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

 

[KevinL]

....foiled! Never mind, since the 3toDs are now available, all I need is a MOP 1940 reflector.