Energizer Hard Case 4D confusion.. SKPR823 vs KPR113

[Handlobraesing]

The lantern flashlight comes pre-installed with a SKPR823 4.8v 1.1A rated Krypton bulb. The manual and the bracket inside states "use KPR113" for replacement, which is inferior in specs to original bulb and is only rated for 4.8v 0.75A.

What the heck is this about?

http://data.energizer.com/PDFs/tuf4d1.pdf
Engineering Datasheet even shows the light comes with 84 lumen rated SKPR823.

 

[dlrflyer]

That's because the SKPR823 aren't in production anywhere that I'm aware of. I suspect that when Energizer's stock runs out, they'll have to either use another bulb, or get manufacturer to make another run. They're not that great a bulb, bright, but kinda yellow. Nicer results on a 3-cell Krypton bulb, or a 4 cell xenon. I'm using 2AA parallel holders with Rayovac Hybrids driving a KPR139. Saves at least 8 oz of weight and probably 50% brighter. It gives a good 2+ hrs of output. I'm gonna try my SKPR823 on 6 cells. If it lasts it should be mighty bright.