Bulb for 2D-6AA Maglite

[boomhauer]

Looking for a suitable bulb for ROP-low type flashy. I have a couple of the cheap KD D-cell to 3AA adaptors, which are only rated up to 1 amp, but I'd still like to use them in my 2D Maglite.

Since the ROP-high bulb draws too much current, my main choices seem to be the ROP-low, 5-cell Mag or KPR118. Any suggestions for which would provide the most lumens and not melt these adaptors?

 

[allburger]

Here is a link to a write up that I did about my ROP. I used the Kai adapters but modified them with copper sheeting.

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=193811


The pictures aren't very good quality, considering i took them with my cell phone camera when i was still in college. I no longer have those particular adapters as I sold the light.

I do miss my ROP and have the kai adapters on order and they should be here in a few days. I will do the mod to the adapters again and will take better pictures in about a week.

 

[boomhauer]

Excellent - I'm looking forward to the allburger mod.

 

[jabe1]

The 5 cell xenon should do nicely. Also, how long do you plan on running this light each time? for short bursts those adapters should be OK. I have an old Ray-o-vac with a modded adapter from a 3LED cheapo (walmart) ROV that was 3s2p,it's running the magnumstar 5 cell bulb very well, with minimal heat at the adapter.

 

[boomhauer]

The 5 cell xenon should do nicely. Also, how long do you plan on running this light each time? for short bursts those adapters should be OK. I have an old Ray-o-vac with a modded adapter from a 3LED cheapo (walmart) ROV that was 3s2p,it's running the magnumstar 5 cell bulb very well, with minimal heat at the adapter.

Thanks - I guess the xenon is brighter than the krypton bulb?

I generally don't run my lights long, but it would be nice to have a light that I don't have to worry about too much. I already have a couple of cheap modded 2-AA Eveready lights that I am very careful with (now 9 volts and hot bulbs).

 

[bullettproof]

I have a Philips 5761 Bulb in my 6AA to 2D mag. Luxluthor says 1500 Lumens. However the runtime is 25 minutes with 2700mah AA's

 

[boomhauer]

I have a Philips 5761 Bulb in my 6AA to 2D mag. Luxluthor says 1500 Lumens. However the runtime is 25 minutes with 2700mah AA's

1500? 6V, 30W... 5 amps, right?

 

[jabe1]

Xenon is a whiter and cleaner beam, easier to focus IMHO.

 

[nitesky]

Sears has 6v Xenon rechargeable lamps, they might have the Dorcy name now. I have used some and they can take a bit of overcharging.

 

[boomhauer]

Sears has 6v Xenon rechargeable lamps, they might have the Dorcy name now. I have used some and they can take a bit of overcharging.

Searched Sears, but no suitable 6V bulbs - at least online.

Actually leaning now towards the WA 1165 or Carly 1057, if I can find them.

 

[mdocod]

Searched Sears, but no suitable 6V bulbs - at least online.

Actually leaning now towards the WA 1165 or Carly 1057, if I can find them.

1165?

I assume you mean 1185, which requires 9AAs to power up properly.

 

[boomhauer]

1165?

I assume you mean 1185, which requires 9AAs to power up properly.

No, I really mean the Welch Allyn 01165-U:

Part Number: 01165-U
Voltage: 6.0
Wattage: 11.22
Current (amps): 1.87
Life (Hours): 75
Lumens: 237.50

It's rather close to the ROP-low current draw and performance I'm looking for. The Osram 64250 and Philips HPR71 are also interesting and comparable, but the Osram is reportedly sometimes a little large dimensionally for the 8mm Mag reflector hole (although greatly priced at $3) and the Philips seems to be only available in Europe or Oz. For most of these options, availability seems the main hurdle.

 

[LumenHound]

Hey boomhauer,

you might find the old CR123 2C MagMod and bulb info thread worth a read. Posts 76 and 79 show beamshots and current draw data.

 

[KiwiMark]

Looking for a suitable bulb for ROP-low type flashy. I have a couple of the cheap KD D-cell to 3AA adaptors, which are only rated up to 1 amp, but I'd still like to use them in my 2D Maglite.

Since the ROP-high bulb draws too much current, my main choices seem to be the ROP-low, 5-cell Mag or KPR118. Any suggestions for which would provide the most lumens and not melt these adaptors?

I would suggest going for a ROP Low - great bulb, great output (bright and nice tint), should be OK with the KD adaptors and if not then get some better adaptors from fivemega or a couple of Li-ion D cells from KD (they work VERY well with my 2D ROP Low).

 

[ANDREAS FERRARI]

Do yourself a favor boomhauer,click on mdocod's(post 11) sig link to his battery adapters. His 6aa to 2d adapters can handle any bulb you want to use for years to come!:twothumbs

 

[boomhauer]

Thanks for all the input. You guys are really helpful and patient with noobs.

I'll have to get some of those good battery adapters eventually; I'm currently finishing a flurry of led upgrades to my existing AA/AAA minimags, and then onto the ROP-low (or equivalent) 2D flashy. It won't end there, I'm sure.

 

[boomhauer]

Well I settled on the GH24 (6V-10W) as my ROP-low alternative. Seemed the best compromise of performance, cost and availability @ $5.49/ea. Can't wait for them to arrive from across the pond.