Just did a Mag 2C to 3 123A mod

[jacktheclipper]

I'm using a 6cell Numstar Xenon amd I really like the output , especially the throw. Not fond of the artifacts , though .
Are there any better bulbs for more brightness -better beam ?

Here it is in it's Niteize holster

Flood

Full focus

 

[elumen8]

Throw a 5-cell Mag-num Star Xenon bulb in there. It overdrives it a little harder and comes out with a very white beam.

-JB

 

[jacktheclipper]

Throw a 5-cell Mag-num Star Xenon bulb in there. It overdrives it a little harder and comes out with a very white beam.

-JB

No ?

 

[Nasty]

No poof...also try a KPR12 cheap from your local hardware store.

 

[jacktheclipper]

No poof...also try a KPR12 cheap from your local hardware store.

12 v. bulb , I don't see how this bulb could be brighter...?

EDIT: I think you mean KPR112 ...

 

[Mikeg23]

I found that the 5 cell krypton was whiter than the magnum star bulbs...
Next try sticking two 18650s in there!

To get rid of the artifacts you need some level of orange peel

 

[Nasty]

Oops...was it the KPR18 I was thinking of?

 

[jacktheclipper]

I did a search on 2c mods and most of the threads are fairly old . I just wondered if some new bulbs might have emerged . But with led technology seemingly at the forefront these days , there probably isn't much new incan bulb tech .

 

[ampdude]

What brand/size of pvc tubing did you use to fit the batteries?

I'm always interested in Mag mods that can run on both rechargeables and primaries when you need more runtime.

 

[rjr104]

Re: the artifacts - go to your local hobby lobby or whatever you have like it and buy armour etch (glass etch). Give your bulb a 15 minute dip and the artifacts will be gone (or GREATLY reduced).

 

[jacktheclipper]

What brand/size of pvc tubing did you use to fit the batteries?

I'm always interested in Mag mods that can run on both rechargeables and primaries when you need more runtime.

I used a section of automotive car heater hose , cut to 2C length , then slit lengthwise and 1/4 -1/2 " slot cut out lengthwise to fit internal diameter of Mag .

 

[fivemega]

I'm always interested in Mag mods that can run on both rechargeables and primaries when you need more runtime.

ROP LO works fine with 3 primary CR123, 2x18500 or 2x18650 in 2C M*g.
It is obvious that you will get longest run time, best performance and low operation cost in long term by 2x18650

 

[Mikeg23]

ROP LO works fine with 3 primary CR123, 2x18500 or 2x18650 in 2C M*g.
It is obvious that you will get longest run time, best performance and low operation cost in long term by 2x18650

Hmmm... I didn't know it would run on primaries.

 

[Nasty]

Jack - Yes! The KPR112 for the 3x123 mod. KPR113 for a 2x123.

Thanks for the memory boost!

 

[KevinL]

Hmmm... I didn't know it would run on primaries.

Neither did I (of all people!)..... not that I have ever needed to test that configuration

But I should have realized it would work. Surefire high-power lamps routinely pull 2 amps from CR123s. The ROP 3854-Low bulb is a 2 amp device.

 

[jacktheclipper]

So far , it seems as though I need to get a 5 cell numstar and frost it with armor etch , any other suggestions ?

 

[fivemega]

ROP LO works fine with 3 primary CR123, 2x18500 or 2x18650 in 2C M*g.
It is obvious that you will get longest run time, best performance and low operation cost in long term by 2x18650

Hmmm... I didn't know it would run on primaries.

Neither did I (of all people!)..... not that I have ever needed to test that configuration

But I should have realized it would work. Surefire high-power lamps routinely pull 2 amps from CR123s. The ROP 3854-Low bulb is a 2 amp device.

P91 is a 2.4 Amp bulb and runs about 20 minutes on primaries while ROP LO is about 2 Amps and will run little longer.
Not many people know about that because of high cost operation, so it is not popular.
However, brightest and practical form of 2C M*g is 2 protected 18650 with WA1111

 

[Nasty]

However, brightest and practical form of 2C M*g is 2 protected 18650 with WA1111

I like mine...

:twothumbs

 

[jacktheclipper]

O.K. so I put in the 5 cell numstar and it's whiter and brighter .
I have decided to keep the bulb unfrosted to maximize output because I primarily use this light for throwing anyway . It's nice to have a high CRI thrower for checking out things 100 yards away . My backyard is 200 feet deep and i get a ~4' circle of bright light at the fence line .

Thanks for all of the advice .

 

[ampdude]

I think the 5 cell magnumstar might have a short life compared to overdriving a 5 cell krypton.