Power on Board(POB) HID first impressions

[Richie086]

I want the same,how much $ did it set you back? 😗

Hi 3rdRock,

I purchased two of them because I'll be getting a second POB. I did get the two 50W XENON HID H7 bulbs 4300k. According to this forum, this higher wattage is fine to use. I think they were expensive at $25.00 for the pair plus another $15.00 to ship from China.

 

[Turbo DV8]

I picked up a second one of these lights charged it up. I was excited for about 1 minute, then it just shut down.

Swap the bulbs, and see what happens. That will definitively point toward or away from the bulb.

 

[ecotack]

Can anyone point me to somewhere cheap that will ship these to the UK. An hour of searching only finds two, one would cost $130 and the other over $300 shipped.

 

[Richie086]

I was able to find one online vendor, which is a brick & mortar from Houston, Texas, to purchase my second POB selling for $62.94 delivered. The first one I purchased on Ebay two weeks ago for $56.44 delivered. Any POB's on Ebay or anywhere else for that matter are selling for much more. I still consider this price a bargain for this HID.

 

[bguy]

For the non-US people looking to get the light shipped. You might want to consider having the shipper remove the battery and AC supply. I saw a battery locally for $26. Also keep in mind, most of these have been stored for 1-2 years now, and the battery may not be in tip-top shape.

A weight breakdown (scale resolution .25lb/.1kg):
Whole package-- 11 lbs/4.9kg
AC power supply-- .75lb/.4kg
Battery-- 5lb/2.2kg
Boxed light, minus battery and AC supply-- 5lb/2.3kg

 

[3rdrock]

Hi 3rdRock,

I purchased two of them because I'll be getting a second POB. I did get the two 50W XENON HID H7 bulbs 4300k. According to this forum, this higher wattage is fine to use. I think they were expensive at $25.00 for the pair plus another $15.00 to ship from China.

Thanks for the info.

 

[mrQQ]

For the non-US people looking to get the light shipped. You might want to consider having the shipper remove the battery and AC supply. I saw a battery locally for $26. Also keep in mind, most of these have been stored for 1-2 years now, and the battery may not be in tip-top shape.

A weight breakdown (scale resolution .25lb/.1kg):
Whole package-- 11 lbs/4.9kg
AC power supply-- .75lb/.4kg
Battery-- 5lb/2.2kg
Boxed light, minus battery and AC supply-- 5lb/2.3kg

I've asked around, and most of sellers don't take the light apart, and ones that are willing to, say that you save like 10-15$ on shipping without the battery, in which case, it still isn't worth it..

 

[vee73]

Vector POB vs. Polarion PH40.
Control shot:
http://www.kuvaboxi.fi/mediaobjects/orig/pub/2008/12/13/8143010478545778051orig.jpg

Polarion PH40:
http://www.kuvaboxi.fi/mediaobjects/orig/pub/2008/12/13/8143010478545778524orig.jpg

Vetor POB:
http://www.kuvaboxi.fi/mediaobjects/orig/pub/2008/12/13/8143010478545778592orig.jpg

Hot spot close, together:
http://www.kuvaboxi.fi/mediaobjects/orig/pub/2008/12/19/8143010478545893910orig.jpg​

hot-spot obscured:​

http://www.kuvaboxi.fi/mediaobjects/orig/pub/2008/12/20/8143010478545908313orig.jpg

More shots:
http://www.kuvaboxi.fi/mediaobjects/orig/pub/2008/12/20/8143010478545913703orig.jpg

 

[Monocrom]

Vector POB vs. Polarion PH40.....http://

Excellent post. Very eye-opening.

For those who can live with the weight, the POB is a very good choice.

 

[vee73]

Excellent post. Very eye-opening.

For those who can live with the weight, the POB is a very good choice.

Yes, it is absolutely true.

 

[Richie086]

Excellent post. Very eye-opening.

For those who can live with the weight, the POB is a very good choice.

The POB is so compact, I don't think that would be a problem for most, especially given the very inexpensive price. The reason I now own two.

Now, if I can only come up with the money for an AE Xenide 25W HID:twothumbs

 

[ecotack]

Would any of you USA chaps be willing to buy one on my behalf and ship it over to the UK without the battery?

 

[Richie086]

Would any of you USA chaps be willing to buy one on my behalf and ship it over to the UK without the battery?

What if the unit turns out to be defective or it arrives to you damaged? How would this affect the member that sends it to you?

 

[ecotack]

What if the unit turns out to be defective or it arrives to you damaged? How would this affect the member that sends it to you?

If they test it before they send it and insurance is taken out then I'd be out of pocket without the torch until the sender got the insurance through.

Play by ebay rules and use paypal, there shouldn't be a problem. Unless you have a broken one you where thinking of sending me :naughty:

 

[amartUSA]

The POB is so compact, I don't think that would be a problem for most, especially given the very inexpensive price. The reason I now own two.

Now, if I can only come up with the money for an AE Xenide 25W HID:twothumbs

Is there a rael difference between stock lamp and the 50w 4300 lamp?

If so, I would be interested in purchasing this as well. Let us know. I am also on Long Island.
thanks.

 

[Richie086]

Is there a rael difference between stock lamp and the 50w 4300 lamp?

If so, I would be interested in purchasing this as well. Let us know. I am also on Long Island.
thanks.

Hi AmartUSA,

According to CPF members, and quoting one member below, a 4300 kelvin vs. 6000 kelvin, produces higher light output or lumens and better color rendition. I'll be sure to post regarding the upgrades to both my POB's. I'm just waiting for the bulbs to arrive from the dealer.

The 4200K/4300K upgrade should give over a 15% increase in light output. To the eye it appears more than that.

 

[Patriot]

It seems that someone is always trying to get their hands on a POB.

There are two of them for sale in this marketplace thread:

http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?t=187865

 

[VegasF6]

I don't know if it was clear from my first message or not, but after a few minutes cool down, it will operate again for a minute or so before clicking off. I will have to head over to HF and pick up the security bit set. But, in the meantime, barring any bad connections, is that the behaviour of a bulb? I mean, this is my only HID. My experience with bulbs is they just go poof not act like this?

I got the security bit set and played with this today. First I just swapped batteries in case it wasn't holding up under load and no good there. Next I swapped the bulbs around and that appears to be the culprit. When putting the "new but bad" bulb in my older light I had the same symptoms. Lit up for about ~30 seconds and cut out. Little bit of a zap sound. Kinda scared me at these voltages. So I guess I am in the market for a bulb, so much for that great bargain 🙂

Well, at least the ballast appears to be ok. I am just guessing but a bad bulb like that probably puts undo stress on the ballast as well?

 

[Turbo DV8]

So I guess I am in the market for a bulb, so much for that great bargain 🙂

This is great news for you! Sure, you gotta buy a new bulb, which is, what, $15 online? So, make it the 4300K bulb, and you'll finally have the bulb that shoulda been in the light in the first place!

 

[petrev]

This is great news for you! Sure, you gotta buy a new bulb, which is, what, $15 online? So, make it the 4300K bulb, and you'll finally have the bulb that shoulda been in the light in the first place!

Hi

Me too on what Turbo said.
Standard POB bulbs seem particularly prone to failure (aparantly from repeated re-strikes). There have been at least 3 or more noted on CPF.

Ballast should be fine and a new 4300K auto lamp as well as being a better colour gives more lumens. Auto bulbs are normally instant on (higher output from startup with short rise time) and should be good for hot-restrikes !

Cheers
Pete