Originally posted by Stingray:
I remember reading a post that said you could run the M6 with 3 batteries and a 9 volt lamp. Does that just involve using 3 dummy batteries, or do you have to alter the battery cartridge at all?
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">DON'T use dummy batteries in the M6! It will cause a dead short!
To use the M6 w/ 3 cells just use a voltmeter and test both ends (+ and -) of the battery cartridge. You should read about 9v.
Now, remove 2 cells from one end and one cell from the other end. Keep trying different combinations until the volt meter reads the same output with 3 cells as it did with all 6 (about 9 volts). This process should only take about 30-60 seconds. Once you find the correct arrangement you can mark the positions for future reference.
With 3 cells in place you can use the N2, MN15 or MN16 LA's. I like the N2 the best. It has a nice tight & round hotspot with 1 hour run time.
I used to have pictures of this procedure but I lost them.
Hope this helps.