Good Light Base for Mod??

[jabajet]

Has anyone considered using one of these B&D Versapak metal flashlights eBay as a base for a Luxeon mod? It uses a single 3.6v Versapak battery and appears to be pretty heavy and well made.

 

[Slick]

Interesting... I wonder if the "versapak" battery is NiMh or NiCad? If it's NiMh it might be worth some serious consideration. Will have to see how much the proprietary charger costs.

I really like the flat discharge rate that I get from my Brink 3AA mods using NiMh's which is also 3.6v). It's almost like a regulated light the way they drive their power then die off so suddenly.

 

[jabajet]

The standard battery is NiCad, but you can purchase "Gold" batteries that are NiMh.

(edit) Looks like Vikas and I are on the same wavelength.

 

[Vikas Sontakke]

I believe those are NiCad (at least the silver one). B&D Also sells their Gold versapak which might be NiMh. The charger is usually included when you buy the tool.

A better idea would be to get copper tube about 3/4" ID and power direct-drive Luxeon optics

- Vikas

 

[hank]

Yes, I have bought NiMH "gold" VersaPak batteries