IMR-M6 vs WA1185

[BSBG]

I'm looking to buy wa 1185 but I couldn't find it anywhere. I don't think lighthound got it either. Anyone help please?

Thanks in advance

Go to CPF Marketplace and search for posts by litho123 - he sells them.

 

[DM51]

Litho's Bi-Pin Hotwire Bulbs (Part 2)

 

[mikevelarde]

I'm looking to buy wa 1185 but I couldn't find it anywhere. I don't think lighthound got it either. Anyone help please?

Thanks in advance

Take a look here:

http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?t=181713

1185 cost around US$5/piece or you might want to pay US$50 for 11 pieces and shipping is around US$5!!

mikevelarde:thumbsup:

 

[Outdoors Fanatic]

Anyone got beamshots to share?

 

[Outdoors Fanatic]

Well I've been playing with the IMR M6 lamp for a few day's know. I've had the chance to compare it to the 1185 and the HO M6R. The question of this thread was how it compare's with the 1185, I have to say it really doesn't. The 1185 in my M6 with 3x17670's simply blow's it away. Bigger hot spot, whiter and brighter. The IMR M6 was running in a Leef 3x18650 body with a KT turbohead and AW cell's. Know to really shine the IMR M6 might need IMR cells, mine are normal. As it stands I would say it more compare's to the HO M6R, really I had a hard time telling these two lamps apart. Since I would get better run time in my Leef body with the HO M6R and get to use my Z59 clickie I think I would prefer that setup. Anyone else have any thought's on this new lamp.

Anyone??

 

[tundratrader]

Any beamshots ever come out of this thread?

 

[ShineOnYouCrazyDiamond]

Any beamshots ever come out of this thread?

I think your best bet is DM51's M6 rechargeable shootout here:

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=230857

It really is the best beamshot in the outdoors comparison in terms of spot size, brightness and throw for all the bulb options out there (although I would like to see how a FM1909 on IMR18650 or IMR26500s performs).

 

[Outdoors Fanatic]

i got mn61, imr-m6, wa1185 now .....

hmmmm , abit of focusing problem with the 1185, but ... how to compare ?

maybe a pic can tell a thousand words .... ( i dun own a camera)

anyone has pics to show?

Have you compared the MN61 VS IMR-M6 on the same set of cells?

Thanks.

 

[jamesmtl514]

I know this is an old thread, I'm just wondering if anyone has experience running this lamp ( IMR-M6) with 6x IMR 16340.

 

[Stephen Wallace]

As this thread has been brought up, as good a time as any to mention that there are now 17650 IMR cells available. Not a big name brand, nor one that I know the history of, so I don't know what sort of longevity these cells are likely to have. Still, it opens up some options.

http://www.bestinone.net/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=58

 

[mdocod]

I know this is an old thread, I'm just wondering if anyone has experience running this lamp ( IMR-M6) with 6x IMR 16340.

In my experience the IMR-M6 is difficult to drive hard enough to make it really impressive. I'd suggest the HO-M6R, it's the more practical bulb choice and produces a very tight beam that will reach out and touch things at a distance with as much authority as bulbs that are technically higher lumen.

Eric

 

[signal 13]

It would be great if there is an IMR battery in a 17670 configuration. I'd like to try out the IMR-M6 on my M6.......

+1

 

[fivemega]

It would be great if there is an IMR battery in a 17670 configuration. I'd like to try out the IMR-M6 on my M6.......

+1

Did you read post #30 ???

 

[jumpstat]

Did you read post #30 ???

Thanks for the heads up. Checking it now. Cheers fivemega:)

 

[tab665]

In my experience the IMR-M6 is difficult to drive hard enough to make it really impressive. I'd suggest the HO-M6R, it's the more practical bulb choice and produces a very tight beam that will reach out and touch things at a distance with as much authority as bulbs that are technically higher lumen.

Eric

what are your thoughts on a M6 with a IMR-M3T using a 2x18650 battery carrier versus the HO-M6R using a 3 x 17670 carrier?

 

[HotWire]

Thanks for posting this. I just ordered 4 of them. Wish me luck! When I get them, I'll let you know how they work.

 

[HotWire]

I bought my 17670 IMR batteries (two sets) from the same place (see post 30). I'm very pleased! A+++ You can now drive the IMR M6 to new heights! The company ships quickly and it takes a couple of weeks to reach USA. They will require a signature, so be sure someone can be home. I call that *house arrest.*

 

[HotWire]

I have 2 lights with the WA1185. They are an excellent lamp. Watch out for insta-flash with IMR batterie. They are very bright and white. I've not had time to compare the IMR-M6 and the WA1185. You will be happy with either one. The WA 1185 are cheaper if you have a bi-pin socket.

 

[HotWire]

I know this is an old thread, I'm just wondering if anyone has experience running this lamp ( IMR-M6) with 6x IMR 16340.

The IMR-M6 works fine with 3 IMR 16340. The M6 is a 9v flashlight. 6 IMR 16340 would instaflash the bulb. Runtime is not as long as with larger batteries--but it works!