best light for these requirements
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Kestrel
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+1, if there was a PR-base bulb like that, I'd be all over it. Sort of like a mini-ROP.
If such a bulb existed, I'm sure someone would have discovered it for use with 1 CR123 primary... But actually, I can't help but wonder whether the easiest way to accomplish this might not be with a boost driver and some off-the-shelf ~5W bulb -- regulation could be a bonus!
Anyway, WRT throw, more throw requires a hotter filament and/or larger reflector. Since I assume you're looking at driving whatever bulb you use to the edge regardless, boosting throw is going to need a big reflector, so minimag mods need not apply. Probably a 26mm (p60-compatible) if not larger, so my question would be: Why 2xAA? You could put together a 2x17500 Li-ion / 3xCR123 primary light in practically the same form-factor, with better runtime and decent primary (3xCR123) performance, whereas the 2xAA is guaranteed to be disappointing on alkalines if you run out of NiMH.
Anyway, WRT throw, more throw requires a hotter filament and/or larger reflector. Since I assume you're looking at driving whatever bulb you use to the edge regardless, boosting throw is going to need a big reflector, so minimag mods need not apply. Probably a 26mm (p60-compatible) if not larger, so my question would be: Why 2xAA? You could put together a 2x17500 Li-ion / 3xCR123 primary light in practically the same form-factor, with better runtime and decent primary (3xCR123) performance, whereas the 2xAA is guaranteed to be disappointing on alkalines if you run out of NiMH.
Ok, how about this.
Lumens Factory HO-E1A bulb (1.15A @ 2.4V)
Using FM's E3 body (maybe with a tube to keep the cells from rattling): http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=217337
40 bulb lumens for two hours? The E2D head is known to throw pretty well....
Of course, the EO-E2R would give you nearly 4X the lumens and close to two hours of runtime on 18500 cells in the same body.
Lumens Factory HO-E1A bulb (1.15A @ 2.4V)
Using FM's E3 body (maybe with a tube to keep the cells from rattling): http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=217337
40 bulb lumens for two hours? The E2D head is known to throw pretty well....
Of course, the EO-E2R would give you nearly 4X the lumens and close to two hours of runtime on 18500 cells in the same body.
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Hmmm, it sounds like you guys are about about Incan, then Benson chimes it talking about LED's.
2.6x2 = 5.2 watts. Which would maybe be about the output of a stock 6D maglite. Hmm, Might not be too bad coming out a 2xAA.
I'm sure there is a reason why no one has made it. Probably cause most 2XAA flashlights would melt with that much power in them.
There aren't alot of hight end AA lights on the market. Usually once you start getting into those power levels you end up in Xenon/Cr123 territory.
The good news is, if you seek some sort of LED solution, you could get decent output and alot longer a runtime then that.
There are alot of off the shelf 2AA LED solutions on the market, Like the modern Mini-Maglite.
I think you need to add to your requirements, how much output are you hoping for ?
2.6x2 = 5.2 watts. Which would maybe be about the output of a stock 6D maglite. Hmm, Might not be too bad coming out a 2xAA.
I'm sure there is a reason why no one has made it. Probably cause most 2XAA flashlights would melt with that much power in them.
There aren't alot of hight end AA lights on the market. Usually once you start getting into those power levels you end up in Xenon/Cr123 territory.
The good news is, if you seek some sort of LED solution, you could get decent output and alot longer a runtime then that.
There are alot of off the shelf 2AA LED solutions on the market, Like the modern Mini-Maglite.
I think you need to add to your requirements, how much output are you hoping for ?
Kestrel
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Kestrel
Flashaholic
Hmm, interesting. PR-base halogen, 2.2v, 1.9A, 4.2W, 38 lumens - only 9 lumens per watt tho. How might this compare to a 2D MagnumStar bulb I wonder?
leukos
Flashlight Enthusiast
I think FM's recommendation is going to be brighter and more durable, but here's another one if you want a little longer runtime: http://www.servicelighting.com/EiKo-57138-KPR138-B3-5-Miniature-Incandescent-Light-Bulb
