HID Spotlight

[larryk]

Found this on Ebay,
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=396&item=3944171435&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

 

[Raybo]

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Interesting.

 

[Mike Painter]

http://www.havis.com/Literature/Lighting_Literature/CD-RH-NPR-4-04.pdf is a pdf on the light.

 

[Raybo]

What would just the bulb and ballast be worth? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/popcorn.gif

 

[Mr Ted Bear]

I called Havis Shields this morning. Even thought this light was introduced last April, they haven't shipped until recently; I was referred the HS representitive in Los Angeles.

The manufactures rep is expecting a working sample next week and we will have a meeeting at that time

 

[Mike Painter]

The EBay ad is missleading.
The normal list price on the Handheld is:

CD-RH-HID35W - 249.00
The Battery Pack is:
CD-BP-12 - 194.00

I would give you and your group a 20% Discount

199.20 Spot + 155.20 Battery = 354.40 total plus shipping to your location...

Let me know if there is any interest.

 

[Raybo]

Mike,

I'm guessing that this light is more of a flood than spot? Does it have an adjustable beam?

I would be in for one. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif

 

[Mike Painter]

The brochure says spotlight but I would hope it's not a real tight beam. I've asked about it and also asked for some beam shots.

I've also asked how the money would be handled. This may not be a typical group buy but may be available with the discount to us for a short time.

 

[Raybo]

Let me know about the beam when you find out. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/popcorn.gif

 

[Mike Painter]

The man says it is a tight beam but he does not have pictures.

 

[Raybo]

Welllll................count me in for one at $200.

 

[larryk]

$ 199.20 seems like a good price for the light, but $ 155.20 for a 4.5 amp battery pack with only a 14 hour trickle charger seems quite expensive.

 

[Sway]

Humm.....In the $200.00 range for the light I may be in for one /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thinking.gif I do like the lantern style host.

Later
Kelly

 

[Mike Painter]

Contact:Brent Burzycki [email protected]
CD-RH-HID35W - 249.00
The Battery Pack is:
CD-BP-12 - 194.00

I would give you and your group a 20% Discount

199.20 Spot + 155.20 Battery = 354.40 total plus shipping to your location...

Money Order or PayPal.
Mention Candle power or my name (Mike Painter)

He is willing to sell the light only.

Battery packs do seem expensive and none seem to offer any particular feature for the price. It could be that the low volume and packageing is what drives the cost up.

 

[bburzycki]

Questions Answered...

I will happily answer any questions about this light... and have one in my possesion - Literature can be downloaded here:

http://havis.com/Literature/Lighting_Literature/CD-RH-NPR-4-04.pdf

And yes to answer your question - the battery packs are higher than the huge battery stores can sell them for - but its all I can offer in this case... It does come in a zip pouch thou..

 

[cheesehead]

Re: Questions Answered...

How is this light better or different than a X990 from Acro HID, etc? I want it to be better.

 

[Mike Painter]

Re: Questions Answered...

[ QUOTE ]
cheesehead said:
How is this light better or different than a X990 from Acro HID, etc? I want it to be better.

[/ QUOTE ]
Better is always a relative term but I'll give youy a few ideas of why it seems better.
It is just a light. That means that all I have to carry in my hand is a light, not a light and battery. That can make a difference an hour or two into a long night wandering in the woods or holding it up high to light up a scene.
The battery can be around my waist, in a back pack or I might con my partner into carrying it /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
I can carry a spare or drag a line from my car if the need arises.
I don't need a special shape battery that plugs into a unique socket or pay $50.00 for a 12 volt adaptor, just 12 volts and, in a pinch, two terminals.

The angled handle that will allow big fat structure gloves is also a big plus.

 

[bburzycki]

Re: Questions Answered...

I have to say I have used it - and it is a pretty slick design....it is made extreamly strong... they say unbreakable - but sadly that is never fully true... it comes with a cig lighter plug that one could easily make an adaptor for with aligator clips to go to 12v...

The spec sheet is pretty good for most of the features..

All I know is run time on the battery is about 1.2 hours...

which is not bad for the size pack... I run it all the time off my ATV for spotting bad guys when i am on patrol and it works great - long distance is good and it also gives a bit of flood - but it is definately more spot than flood....

Also if you find online pricing that is below mine please pass it along... I can more than likely beat it - unless it is private party give away... also why I do not trust ebay..

 

[Mike Painter]

Re: Questions Answered...

" I run it all the time off my ATV for spotting bad guys"
Years ago a friend chased a car for a while, then the guy bailed out and ran down a steep (and deep) hill. Not wanting to chase him, he followed him for a bit with his spotlight, then got a great idea. He turned the light off. After the noise stopped he turned it back on and the guy picked himself up, gave up, and limped up the hill. All he wanted was for the light to stay on during the trip.

 

[bburzycki]

Re: Questions Answered...

We have Helocopters for that..... and that light always wins the brightness battle...