Glad to be of help:wave:
You're building a 2D mag mod, so you shouldn't be thinking about the 1185 just yet, that's a 3D modification requiring 9AA cells (or 3 li-ion)..
well...who says a 2D has no future towards a 1185 mod using AAs?
and FYI, heres the design specs of the
WA1185
A standard 2D light has the ability to use up to 6AA cells in the unmodified state. 2D-6AA holders apply
But...if you could get your 2D quad bored [
Jesus Hernandez here offers this service, thread
here] you could use a 2D to 8AA adapter made by Fivemega [thread
there]and use a
WA1164 Lamp.
According to my eyeball observations the 8 cell driven 1164 [Mag64] has basically the same brightness as the 9 cell driven 1185 [Mag85]...except the 1185 has a little more throw [both lights tested using
Borosilicate window, FM MOP cammed reflector [original
thread now closed, generation I reflectors] set on spot focus, freshly charged
eneloops]
the 1164 has 50 times longer life than the 1185 assuming the welch allyn site is correct [2500/50] and being that the cells are evenly paired, will allow more convenient charging provided that you are charging cells individually in bays.
I agree with you though Eric, the simplest and the cheapest hotwire choice would be the ROP or anything that comes with a PR base. Its a good place to start until your ready to go a few steps higher:nana:
From the Sandwich Shoppe...
MOP (LOP also available)
2D to 8 AA cell adapter
hmm, I didn't know that the sandwich shoppe sells the holders, looks like modamag's holders:huh:
as for reflector selections, might want to look into Fivemega's new thread:
New Gen Hybrid FM2 Aluminum Reflector
You also have choice to purchase reflector without cam for camless use only.
Orange peel texture is heavier in lower part (at bulb opening) and slightly lighter in upper section (to lens) area and in avarage it's MOP. This provides more throw with smooth beam shape.
8.38mm SMO reflectors are also available to provide maximum throw.
Bulb opening is 8.38mm or 12.7mm at your choice.
8.38mm can be used with all WA super bulbs and ROP Hi/Lo
12.7mm can be used with most 50 or 100 watt bulbs such as Osram 62138, 64623 or 64625. Also will work with original M*g LED and Krypton.
Will fit and work in M*g "D" size and M*g "C" size.
Does NOT fit M*gCharger.
Price:
8.38mm Dual function Medium Orange Peel (MOP) $25 each AVAILABLE
8.38mm camless Medium Orange Peel (MOP) $20 each AVAILABLE
12.7mm Dual function Medium Orange Peel (MOP) $25 each AVAILABLE
12.7mm camless Medium Orange Peel (MOP) $20 each AVAILABLE
8.38mm Dual function Smooth (SMO) $25 each AVAILABLE
8.38mm camless Smooth (SMO) $20 each AVAILABLE
Also, FMs reopened his Bi-pin to PR lamp holder threads
G4 bipin holders [1111,1164,1185]
here
G5.3 bipin holders [Osram halogens]
here