5761, NTC and 7 eneloops in a 2D?

[fletch31]

So I am getting around to building a hotwire with an old bored out 2D I picked up a couple of years ago on BST. It came with a KIU socket and an 8AA modamag 2D adapter. I've been reading the incan forums like crazy regarding the 5761 and see that for those using AA rechargeables, 6 is the common number. I want to know if I can use 7 eneloops and a dummy cell in my 8AA adapter if I use the SL12 1R010 thermistor in the tail cap. I dont know how much eneloops sag (I understand not that much) and I want to get the maximum voltage to the bulb as I can without instaflashing. I have done no resistance mods to this 2D light. Anyone done this? I cant find anything in my searching. Incan Gods, enlighten me please.
Thanks
Fletch31

 

[Anglepoise]

I an running a 5761 with 6 Elites and I have to use an NTC when hot off the charger. I think 7 will be just too much.

 

[scottaw]

I've popped 5761's with 6 fresh off the charger eneloops, i'm fairly sure 7 would be way too much, even rested.

 

[scottaw]

Oh yea, and I run mine with a soft start, so that shouldbe eve easier on the bulbs, still instaflashing.

 

[fletch31]

Ok good to know. I didnt know how much wiggle room the NTC would give me. Thanks guys. Maybe I will use 1164 bulbs instead with my 8 eneloops.

 

[fivemega]

So I am getting around to building a hotwire with an old bored out 2D I picked up a couple of years ago on BST. It came with a KIU socket and an 8AA modamag 2D adapter. I've been reading the incan forums like crazy regarding the 5761 and see that for those using AA rechargeables, 6 is the common number. I want to know if I can use 7 eneloops and a dummy cell in my 8AA adapter if I use the SL12 1R010 thermistor in the tail cap. I dont know how much eneloops sag (I understand not that much) and I want to get the maximum voltage to the bulb as I can without instaflashing. I have done no resistance mods to this 2D light. Anyone done this? I cant find anything in my searching. Incan Gods, enlighten me please.
Thanks
Fletch31

Your battery holder is not capable of 5.5 Amps. Even 4 Amps of 1164 is too much and your bulb will never get proper voltage.

 

[fletch31]

Well thats really good to know. Thanks Fivemega! What the heck is this battery holder good for then? ROP? Can I buy one of your sweet battery holders? PM sent.
Fletch31