Lamp for a 9V Mag-Lite (2x C Li-Ion)

[cernobila]

Was exited to get myself a Leef/SF lego light......but then I got my calculator and thought of my wife's reaction......before I will push the buy button and takes my chances I want to find out a cheaper alternative. I am thinking of a 2x C Mag-Lite with a 10mm extender ring, 2x AW C Li-Ion cells.......My question is what lamp would fit this set-up and would give between 500 to 1000 bulb lumens.

 

[Jenova]

Try a WA1185 bulb aka Mag85 mod
the only thing with this is that the stock reflector and plastic cover would need to be replaced, also a Five mega potted Bulb socket will be needed

Here are the specs for the bulb
http://www.walamp.com/lpd/webstore/detail.tpl?partnumber=01185-U&cart=1133473931379865

the only thing that for it to be a true mag85 the bulb is overdriven some times

by looking @ this chart by the mighty luxluthor
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h75/pike444/bulbs/1185.jpg

This tells how much the bulb can handle and most of the outputs

Just had a look at the WA1164 Bulb and looks more towards your required voltage
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h75/pike444/bulbs/1164.jpg
only downside is its more lumen's that you have requested
Hope this helps
Thanks

 

[mdocod]

sounds like you want to build a ROPLE. Just take a Pelican big D SLA bulb set (like $7 if I recall), combine with a pair of li-ion cells, AWs Cs should work fine, and I think they are about the only protected li-ion cells on the market that light up an ROP without any problems whatsoever (but I could be wrong about that)... also throw in your extender ring, and a glass lens and aluminum reflector, and you are set to go. Total price should be around the $100 region.... the advantage of the ROP build is that you get a high power bulb that is already potted, no need for a bi-pin adapter, so you save some bucks there.

 

[cernobila]

sounds like you want to build a ROPLE. Just take a Pelican big D SLA bulb set (like $7 if I recall), combine with a pair of li-ion cells, AWs Cs should work fine, and I think they are about the only protected li-ion cells on the market that light up an ROP without any problems whatsoever (but I could be wrong about that)... also throw in your extender ring, and a glass lens and aluminum reflector, and you are set to go. Total price should be around the $100 region.... the advantage of the ROP build is that you get a high power bulb that is already potted, no need for a bi-pin adapter, so you save some bucks there.

Sounds good......I can get the cells and extender from AW, that's easy, however, being a factory flashlight sort of a guy, where would I get "bits" like the glass lens, aluminium reflector and the Pelican big D SLA bulb set?......and must not forget, where is a good place to get the Mag-Lite 2x C flashlight from?

 

[Jenova]

oh didnt even think of the ROP mod

man i just placed an order with five mega if you got in a little earlier could of combinded postage on the items

anyway Fire mega is good for the glass, rop bulb and the metal reflector
but i think hes out of stock but im interested if ya gonna get some

The mag 2c isvery pricey over here
i brought mine from this fellow Drewfus2101
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?p=2224017
here is his ebay link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270193040487
he is very easy to deal with and has the rare color one (pewter)
i think he has 2 left so you might need to be abit quick

 

[cernobila]

Looks like I will be getting the WA1111 lamp for the 2x C Li-ion Maglite outfit, any idea what sort of output and run time this will work out to?

 

[Jenova]

This chart should be able to tell you almost everything
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h75/pike444/bulbs/1111.jpg
runtime im not to sure on

 

[ElectronGuru]

Sounds good......I can get the cells and extender from AW, that's easy, however, being a factory flashlight sort of a guy, where would I get "bits" like the glass lens, aluminium reflector and the Pelican big D SLA bulb set?......and must not forget, where is a good place to get the Mag-Lite 2x C flashlight from?

lens
http://www.lighthound.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1079

bulbs
http://www.lighthound.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1070

reflector
http://www.kaidomain.com/WEBUI/ProductDetail.aspx?TranID=3793

mag
The best source is Home Depot in the US, in person. They have 2-3 colors of 2C's in stock at most times, for around $15.