bxstylez Enlightened Joined Aug 19, 2006 Messages 696 Location NYC, US Feb 4, 2007 #1 Can a SL TL-3 w/ 2x17500 AW prot. handle bi-pin wa01274 bulb? Bi-Pin WA 01274: 7.2v 2.77a @ spec (553 b-lumens)
Can a SL TL-3 w/ 2x17500 AW prot. handle bi-pin wa01274 bulb? Bi-Pin WA 01274: 7.2v 2.77a @ spec (553 b-lumens)
Jay T Enlightened Joined Dec 8, 2006 Messages 372 Feb 4, 2007 #2 The bulb would be a little too big. Here is a 1499 vs an 1185 (same size as the 1274). Also the 2C limit on 17500 would be 2.2 amps. Last edited: Feb 4, 2007
The bulb would be a little too big. Here is a 1499 vs an 1185 (same size as the 1274). Also the 2C limit on 17500 would be 2.2 amps.
mdocod Flashaholic Joined Nov 9, 2005 Messages 7,544 Location COLORado spRINGs Feb 4, 2007 #3 bore to fit a pair of 18500s and you are safe on the power side...as far as fitting that bulb in there... good luck!
bore to fit a pair of 18500s and you are safe on the power side...as far as fitting that bulb in there... good luck!
D dw51 Enlightened Joined Jul 28, 2006 Messages 216 Location Iowa Feb 5, 2007 #4 I don't know if there's enough metal there to allow boring to fit 18500s. TL3s are pretty thin as it is.
I don't know if there's enough metal there to allow boring to fit 18500s. TL3s are pretty thin as it is.
P paulr Flashaholic Joined Mar 29, 2003 Messages 10,832 Feb 5, 2007 #5 Fivemega has made 18500 and 18650 battery tubes for the TL3, and has some 22 watt bulbs available. Awesome stuff.
Fivemega has made 18500 and 18650 battery tubes for the TL3, and has some 22 watt bulbs available. Awesome stuff.