Moding a 5D mag

[ReconTech]

Ok, I have a 5 D-cell mag, and I want a big more umph out of it, so here was my battle plan:

Put in a KPR112 bulb, or possibly a Xenon version of the same bulb if it can be found...the bulb is rated at 6.0 volts, putting out a 5.46 brightness (MSCP)... Is this bulb ok to use in a 7.50 volt light? If not, what is the best bulb to use, preferably one that radio shack sells..And what are the "new" mag brand bulbs that are supposed to be a world of difference?

Secondly, I was going to add writeright to smooth out the lens...

Anything else I should do to the light?

 

[Deleted member 684]

70 lumens of light is not a lot. You should find one with at least 15 MSCP.

For a last resort to squeeze more light out from your light, get a lens from www.flashlightlens.com

 

[Eric S]

Try the HPR 50 from RS. 5.2v halogen 6.76 MSCP.

Should last just as long as the one you want to try and definatly brighter whiter light. Around 105-110 lumens.

Eric

 

[Deleted member 684]

Urm.. if 1 MSCP = 12.57 Lumens, 6.76 MSCP = 85 lumens..

 

[ReconTech]

What is the stock bulb and how many lumens does it have?

 

[Banshee]

M*g home site claims 18000 "Peak beam candlepower"

sounds like a proprietary measurement to me...

"White Star® Krypton (Standard) (LPHE)
Every Maglite® lamp is specifically designed to deliver a bright, white, far reaching, light beam without excessive battery demand."

"Mag-num Star® Krypton Lamp (Optional) (LPHC)
Heavy duty construction for rugged applications."

No actual measurements or hard numbers posted on their home site..

Sorry

 

[Eric S]

Hardly any one uses lumens ratings except SF.

All I can say is try the mod and see for yourself!

My 6D w/5 cell and my 2C/3-123L w/6v from RS both put out way more light than my Surge and throw a tad farther than my SL6.

The HPR 50 halogen is brighter than both bulbs I have when overdriven.

If I rember correctly ReconTech you have a Ultra Stinger. I would bet this mod. it is very close in output and throw.

Eric

 

[ReconTech]

Ok, I tried the HPR50, and wow, what a difference, that and some WriteRight, amazing...Thanks for the tip...

 

[Eric S]

Great! How does it comepare to your US?

Eric