Question for peter

[BT1324]

Hey peter,
Did you ever think of putting or modifying the EverLed bulb into the arc-aaa or the arc-aa?, because all the electronics are already in the bulb and it looks like it can fit right into the head. If you think the question has been asked before or is just plain dumb, you don't have to respond. Thanks

 

[Gransee]

Not that I remember... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

What would the advantage be?

Peter

 

[PhotonBoy]

The Everled alone costs more than an Arc AAA. It also lacks a reflector, so it wouldn't likely work at all in the AAA.

It might fit in the AA, but would be very costly as a completed unit.

 

[BT1324]

Well, the downside of that would be the price, but its small enough to fit into the arc-aaa or arc-aa and as bright as a luxeon led. It's smaller than a regular light bulb because it doesnt have the glass dome, and it already has all the electronics inside, all it needs is a battery, and a reflector.

 

[BT1324]

Oh well, i guess an everled is out of the question. Then why not just use a brighter white led? I have seen white leds that start with 11000 mcd, and the mcd for the current led used for the arc aaa is 6400. please explain this to me, i'am fairly new to the world of leds.

 

[Rothrandir]

i believe availability may be an issue.
also, increased mcd ratings don't necessarily indicate more light, just a tighter beam.
then again, i dont' know much abuot non-luxeon leds /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/icon3.gif

 

[BT1324]

I think i get the picture now, thanks alot ridnarhtor

 

[treek13]

[ QUOTE ]
From the Arc Flashlight FAQ:
Arc-AAA
Specs
*20,000 MCD output (independently verified)


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[brightnorm]

[ QUOTE ]
BT1324 said:
Oh well, i guess an everled is out of the question. Then why not just use a brighter white led? I have seen white leds that start with 11000 mcd, and the mcd for the current led used for the arc aaa is 6400. please explain this to me, i'am fairly new to the world of leds.

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Because you'd pay a runtime penalty. The AAA was designed to be the best compromise between brightness and runtime available using a single AAA.

Brightnorm