any simple mods for Energizer DoubleBarrel??

TODDONE · Nov 17, 2004

I like the over all look of this light but to be using 4AAA's /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/icon15.gif Anyone done any Mods to one,bulb,LED etc.
Thanks- Todd

Ginseng · Nov 17, 2004

For the 4AA, I have never seen any mods. For the AA bodies, the battery chamber can be opened up to accept SF123 cells and uprated bulbs. That's about it. The platform really isn't amenable to serious modding.

Wilkey

Roy · Nov 18, 2004

Take a look at this!

Tech a Billy · Nov 19, 2004

On this forum, I have learned to modify the 4AAA Double Barrel to to have all four batteries in series as opposed to the stock configuration where each barrel is in parallel with the other. With the voltage doubled, I then changed the bulb out to the one that goes in the 6AA version (T2-3 or Welch Allyn #01286) which is rated at 4.2 volts at .70 amps. This required the reflector to be drilled out slightly. Then install 4 NiMh AAA and you have a nice little rechargeable light that is a world apart from the stock set up. A rather easy and very satisfying mod. Mine runs at 4.7 volts which means that the bulb is being overdriven by about 12% for an estimated 70+ lumens according to the W.A website. The beam is not that great however, tight but full of artifacts.