brightest possible bulb for 2d to 3c conversion

[mesa232323]

I actually have a chrome mag with a gh88 and a alkalines and another with nimh. The alkalines seem to do fine. For some reason maybe because the lower resistance the nimh seem to be a tad brighter than the alkaline.:shrug: I would prefer to keep the stock mag bulb if you plan to use it as a emergency light because of how much more current it draws. You would cut the runtime in half when the bulb doesnt really seem to be twice as bright. But for your question, it still is bright.

 

[Howecollc]

mesa232323

Thanks for that info. What kind of son would I be if I hadn’t set my Mom up with a MagCharger years ago? It’s the workhorse; and I got her a G2 to go by the bed, which she loves. These chromies are just old vintage lights that she’s had for years, wouldn’t think of throwing away, and keeps stashed in places for short term emergencies like when the lights go out while you’re on the toilet.

 

[mesa232323]

From my other post I :poof: the 2 cell bulbs 3 times because I am hard headed like that.

Those people that sell the carly 606 are kinda hard to reach by email. I bet they dont do small orders.

 

[Howecollc]

I wasn't giving you a hard time about the bulbs, AB. I threw it in the other thread as an inside joke. I have seen several posts here that seem to indicate that Carley has a $50 minimum order for shipping. On the Carley website they say: "Professional Police, Firefighters and Special Forces prefer and request Carley Lamps for their flashlights". Where are these people buying these lamps? It makes me think you can probably walk into the shop and get them, if you're in LA. This is why I mentioned the KPR 139 and 130 bulbs before; they're easier to get locally. Try Kern Electric Distributors in Bakersfield at 661-327-9716; ask if they carry or can get Eiko brand miniature flashlight bulbs. Tell them you want Eiko# 40057 - KPR139 bulb. It's not much less wattage than the Carley, and won't make you cry if it doesn't last long.