G giggles Newly Enlightened Joined Jan 23, 2008 Messages 36 Jan 27, 2008 #1 Hey all. I am wondering if there is any possible gain in putting an incandescent bulb in a TIR lens light? I would think at least, that this would give a lot of throw. Anyone know about that?
Hey all. I am wondering if there is any possible gain in putting an incandescent bulb in a TIR lens light? I would think at least, that this would give a lot of throw. Anyone know about that?
J jzmtl Flashlight Enthusiast Joined Dec 4, 2006 Messages 3,123 Location Montreal, Canada Jan 27, 2008 #2 Of course, you gain the wonderful smell of burning plastic.
Gunner12 Flashaholic Joined Dec 18, 2006 Messages 10,063 Location Bay Area, CA Jan 27, 2008 #3 The Optic would have to be specially designed for an incandescent lamp and would have to be able to handle the heat. Cheaper and easier to use a reflector.
The Optic would have to be specially designed for an incandescent lamp and would have to be able to handle the heat. Cheaper and easier to use a reflector.
greenstuffs Banned Joined Dec 4, 2006 Messages 1,198 Location Norman, OK Jan 28, 2008 #4 the hotspot will look like a filament unlike LED's which are square.