Mag85 parts help

[emrbrtn]

Where can I get the reflector and the battery holder thingy for one I am trying to build?

 

[skillet]

try
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB29&Number=908634

and
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=groupbuy&Number=906269

hope you can see the links

skillet

 

[emrbrtn]

What is the difference between the UCL and the Borofloat lenses at flashlightlens.com?

 

[juancho]

For your Mag85 you will want the borofloat, a type of Pyrex lens. The UCL is very nice but is coated with anti reflection clear compound, like the one in the new glasses or the ones they put in binoculars and scopes to enhance the light transmission. The heat of the 1185 is too much and will cook a halo in the coating.
UCL are fine for less demanding task (less heat)
hope it helps
Juan C.

 

[emrbrtn]

That helps alot. Thanks.

Are the MOP reflectors going to be avaliable anytime soon?

 

[PlayboyJoeShmoe]

I think LOP are coming next...

I have dibs on two!!!!

I haven't heard mention of MOPs coming out soon lately.

 

[The-David]

now where to get the WA1185 and its all set to go...

 

[powernoodle]

Get the 1185 here. Note that there is a difference between a bi-pin and a potted 1185, and you need to select the right one for your light. If you are using the stock mag switch, get the potted bulb. If you are using a switch from a magcharger, get the bi-pin.

The only reason I halfway sound like I know what I'm talking about is because I've interrogated juancho so much. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Edited per post below.

best regards

 

[DaGunn]

I think you reversed the bulbs required per switch type. The stock mag will use the potted bulb while the magcharger will use the bi-pin.

Dave

 

[powernoodle]

You're right, of course! I edited the prior post. Thx. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

 

[The-David]

COOL I am worck on a parts and coust list now... THEN its time for the 85. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/buttrock.gif

 

[flashlite]

Arrr. I wish I had seen this thread yesterday before I ordered the UCL lens. Why does Flashlightlens.com sell the potted WA1185 and the UCL lens as a package if the WA1185 will cook the coating on the UCL lens?