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BlueBeam22
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The most powerful light I know of (that's not thousands of dollars) is the AmondoTech Mega Illuminator
http://store.yahoo.com/theshorelinemarket/mega-illuminator.html
IIRC the LightForce 240 is using a 100 watt xenon-halogen bulb, a 35 watt HID will blow it away!
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That_Guy
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The Costco HID / Amondotech Titanium Mega Illuminator (still can't get over how unbelievably over the top and stupid that name is) has a rather poor quality (inconsistant) reflector. The Blitz reflector isn't exactly great, but it is a lot better than all the cheap Chinese spots out there.
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The Thor 15 million candlepower spotlight has a 9'' mirror smooth reflector, the best reflector I have ever seen in a spotlight.
My Thor 15 million candlepower is brighter than my Power On Board HID because it has a smoother reflector.
The Thor has a much smoother reflector than the AmondoTech Mega Illuminator in the picture, and it's probably better than the one in the 240 Blitz, so IMO it is the best choice for throw.
Of couse the HID will throw much farther than halogen even with a poor quality reflector, but I understand you just need the best reflector for a mod.
My Thor 15 million candlepower is brighter than my Power On Board HID because it has a smoother reflector.
The Thor has a much smoother reflector than the AmondoTech Mega Illuminator in the picture, and it's probably better than the one in the 240 Blitz, so IMO it is the best choice for throw.
Of couse the HID will throw much farther than halogen even with a poor quality reflector, but I understand you just need the best reflector for a mod.
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We really ought to shorten that to "ti mega" 
hubbytubby, I think the blitz would be a good place to start. It seems like their reflectors are as good as the rest. Between the Thor and the ti mega, I'd go with the ti mega because it has a smaller hole and a smaller flat area at the back of the reflector. All of those big 9" reflectors are ok but they're not as reflective or consistent as even a plastic maglite reflector. Oh well...thus the reasonable price.
I think RA's reflector in his Maxablaster was about $700-$800 bucks. He could give you a link to it if you're still interested after seeing the price.
What are you building?
hubbytubby, I think the blitz would be a good place to start. It seems like their reflectors are as good as the rest. Between the Thor and the ti mega, I'd go with the ti mega because it has a smaller hole and a smaller flat area at the back of the reflector. All of those big 9" reflectors are ok but they're not as reflective or consistent as even a plastic maglite reflector. Oh well...thus the reasonable price.
I think RA's reflector in his Maxablaster was about $700-$800 bucks. He could give you a link to it if you're still interested after seeing the price.
What are you building?
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IIRC, mtbkndad has indicated that the manufacturer made improvements to the Ti Mega reflector over and above those indicated by Pat36. However, I don't remember what they were or if he posted or told me.
JetskiMark
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This is all my fault. I brought my HyperBlitz to a friend's party and hubbytuby was there. (It was a long time friend's son's 18th birthday and the son is friends with him.) When I brightly lit up a school building 1000 feet away, he knew he had to have one.
And he thought that the T1 he had with him was a good thrower....
And he thought that the T1 he had with him was a good thrower....
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Yeah, Yeah, yeah.......Mark. Well, I'm still waiting for my SuperHyperBlitz so when can I expect it???
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BlueBeam22
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Patriot36,
When compared to the Thor 15mcp, the Professional's Favorite 17.5mcp's reflector is deeper, larger in diameter, and has a smaller flat area at the back where the bulb is.
It looks about the same as the one in the Titanium Mega (I saw the pic on Battery Junction) so might it be good for hubbytuby?
When compared to the Thor 15mcp, the Professional's Favorite 17.5mcp's reflector is deeper, larger in diameter, and has a smaller flat area at the back where the bulb is.
It looks about the same as the one in the Titanium Mega (I saw the pic on Battery Junction) so might it be good for hubbytuby?
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I imagine it would be pretty good then depending on what he's trying to accomplish.
If you were my buddy Mark, I'd ask you to build me a custome blitz. What's ol'e hubbytuby trying to do...."one up" you under the table or something? To that I would say "good luck!"
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I imagine it would be pretty good then depending on what he's trying to accomplish.
If you were my buddy Mark, I'd ask you to build me a custome blitz. What's ol'e hubbytuby trying to do...."one up" you under the table or something? To that I would say "good luck!"
It would be very helpful to know what hubbytuby needs it for, but until then I think we have suggested some of the best reflectors.
And you're right, "good luck" to anyone who tries one-upping me (with a brighter light) when I have the Pro's Favorite that puts out more light than a 35W HID! LOL:laughing:
The Pro's Favorite with an HID upgrade might be the best option for maximum throw.
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