Marking the D26 Reflector?

[SolarMan]

I change the lamps in my D26's depending on what I need (from the ES-9 to the P91). The problem is knowing which is in what light unless I take them apart.

The absolute beauty of the D26 configuration is that you get a brand new reflector each time you replace the bulb.

I'm thinking of marking the reflector (with a Sharpie Micro*tm*) with the type of lamp that it is...so I can just look into the lens and see what the heck i've got in there!

My worry is...will the heat of the lamp vaporize the ink and deposit it on the envelope and cause decreased bulb life???

 

[SolarMan]

Are we serious?

I'm starting to think that most of "us" don't really use our lamps at all!

I marked an SR-9 last night and burned it for about 60 min...I'll burn it again for about 90 min tonight...

...do you guys even use your lights?

.... ???

 

[who]

I live in the city, and own around 30 Surefire lights at last count. I do not need flashlights 99% of the time, but always find excuses to use them.

This is not a sign of excess, but it reflects my past. I grew up in a place where power outage was common, and I spent my youth in the jungle of SE Asia, where the lack of a flashlight could get you killed.