Customizing PorterCable Flashlight 18V

[cmoazz]

Not sure if this should be under the custom area, if not it can be moved by admin I suppose.

Anyhow, I just bought a PorterCable 4 piece combo, Drill, Circular saw, reciprocating saw, and flashlight.

Obviously the flashlight is not even in the same building, let alone same level as my Fenix TK40 which I love to death.... but....

The power source comes from an 18V battery, I figured that might pack some juice, but I'm a flashlight noob.

Can I possibly just stick in a different bulb that's much more powerful? or will I have to do more than that to make it decent??

 

[Dimly]

Depends on how much you like the smell of melted plastic. I'll defer to others that may know where you can get more durable components. I was thinking about doing something similar with my 18V Bosch light.

 

[Bullet Bob]

I have a Ryobi 18 volt light similar to the Porter Cable unit you have. I managed to mount a KIU ceramic socket where the bulb holder went and put in an Osram IRC bulb at 65 watts. Huge improvement. simple easy upgrade.

 

[cmoazz]

Any forums showing how to do that or simular? Thanks.

 

[DM51]

Wrong forum - I'm moving it to H&M.