Re-assessing my hotwire options - 1111/1185/5761

[digitaldave]

I had been planning on putting together a Mag 2C 5761 conversion, not for any real practical uses, but because it would be fun to do, and I'd like to have something with shed loads of output . However, since fivemega has announced a new product that allows the use of the WA 1111 and 1185 bulbs in a Surefire C series host, I'm now thinking that one of these might be a nice option to have... I've had a read of a couple of threads, and it seems that the 1185 and 5761 should be similar in terms of output, and the 1111 a little way behind - is that correct, or have I read it wrong? I realize that any of these bulbs in a Surefire 6P/9P won't throw anywhere as far as in the M6 as seen in DM51's shootout thread, but will they still have really high outputs? Any other considerations?

I already have a 2C Mag host for the 5761, and a SF 6P for the 1111 option, but no host for the 1185. I don't have any batteries for any of the options, so that's not much of a factor, as I'd have to get new ones for whichever option I chose.

Thanks,

Dave.

 

[JasonH]

I was planning on putting a 1111 or a 5671 into a p60 host as well when i saw that, the brightness from the small form factor would be insane, but so would the extreme lowness of the runtime. 5-7 minutes probably.

 

[Raoul_Duke]

Get an Extender for the 6P ( Surefire A19) to make it a 9P ( I think :thinking: ? ) and run the 1185 on 3 Aw IMR123's for ~7 to 8 mins. Thats what I'm planning to do.

The runtime is short, but I have a mag 623 ( and higher O/P lamps, and they only run for 5 mins, ( Mind you I have loads or 100W + hosts, so I'd just switch to another when it dims. ( Using AW's mag switch helps extend runtime/ decrease heat with the mags, so why not try his surefire C series soft start multi level switches for the same benifits?)
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=213751

The 5761 draws to much current for the IMR123's, but in the future if there is IMR 18500's they might handle the 5761 ( but you'd have to ream ( sand paper out) out the 6/9P buy a mm or 2)

 

[ElectronGuru]

I already have a 2C Mag host for the 5761, and a SF 6P for the 1111 option, but no host for the 1185. I don't have any batteries for any of the options, so that's not much of a factor, as I'd have to get new ones for whichever option I chose.

Working in the opposite direction (host -> battery -> bulb), I want to try loading an 1185 into a Mag 2C:

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=227399

Beside the normal head changes (socket, reflector), all that should be needed is a plastic pipe to hold the batteries. If it turns out to be a winner but I want more run time, there is always a 3C with full size batteries (but much more weight).

Now to read up on 9P + 1185's...

 

[Ray1968]

Get an Extender for the 6P ( Surefire A19)

Do you know where these extenders, either Surefire or aftermarket, can be readily purchased?

*edit - found them at opticsplanet.

 

[cernobila]

I had been planning on putting together a Mag 2C 5761 conversion, not for any real practical uses, but because it would be fun to do, and I'd like to have something with shed loads of output . However, since fivemega has announced a new product that allows the use of the WA 1111 and 1185 bulbs in a Surefire C series host, I'm now thinking that one of these might be a nice option to have... I've had a read of a couple of threads, and it seems that the 1185 and 5761 should be similar in terms of output, and the 1111 a little way behind - is that correct, or have I read it wrong? I realize that any of these bulbs in a Surefire 6P/9P won't throw anywhere as far as in the M6 as seen in DM51's shootout thread, but will they still have really high outputs? Any other considerations?

I already have a 2C Mag host for the 5761, and a SF 6P for the 1111 option, but no host for the 1185. I don't have any batteries for any of the options, so that's not much of a factor, as I'd have to get new ones for whichever option I chose.

Thanks,

Dave.

Dave, leave the 5761 (5.5A and it will not fit the G4 D26 drop-in) alone for now and concentrate on the other two. The 1111 (for two cells) is rated about 3.8A and the 1185 (for three cells) about 3.4A, easier to build something useful. Get yourself a Fivemega 2x 18650 body and a 18650 extension tube, the G4 D26 drop-in, a multi level switch from AW, a couple of 1111 and 1185 bulbs, and a good number of AW 18650 Li-Ion cells, you can use the bezel from your 6P......For this kind of set-up I would not use anything smaller than the 18650 cells.

So, AW for the cells and three level switch, Fivemega for the body with extender and D26 G4 drop-in (maybe even some bulbs) and Litho123 for any extra bulbs. These two would be nice practical outfits......Keep the 5761 for a Maglite build later on.

 

[ElectronGuru]

Now to read up on 9P + 1185's...

...Result: the new CPF must have!

 

[Seiko]

...Result: the new CPF must have!

I agree just lop of an inch for my taste

 

[Seiko]

Opps hit post before typing the rest of my reply!

I have a 2c mag (running 2x 18650's) with a 5761 and absolutely love it. Its quickly becoming my favorite light. Its brighter then my 2c mag with a p7 in it on 2x18650's.

I do like my FM drop in for the 6p's with a 1111 in it, I just got all the parts together for it tonight so no real fact based opinions on it yet.
I did however toss a 1111 in my mag tonight and put the extender on my 6p so I could have them both running identical setups as far as bulbs and batteries.

Its a tough one to call, I like the nice hotspot of the 6p, but the mag just has so much throw and flood because of the head size.

It would come down to do you want something you can toss in your pocket, or is carrying a 2c in your hand going to work?
Then do you want the option of the 5761 and its additional 3-500 lumen or will the 900ish lumen of the 1111 work?

Oh just get it over with and buy both already

 

[ElectronGuru]

Im still learning SF parts, but is that a shock isolated head? Doing some LED host research, such designs were described as being poor heat conductors. How quickly does your 6P heat up running the WA1111?

Incidentally, you can edit posts after saving them. Notice how as you scroll up and down here that mine don't have edit buttons but your own do?

 

[bxstylez]

you guys should definitely try the WA1164 bulbs in FM's G4 D26 SUNLIGHT socket/reflector

it'll give a new meaning to TRUE SLEEPER

.

 

[mikevelarde]

or try this!! FM G4 D26 with WA1185 + 9P host + 3X IMR 16340= handy newspaper burner!!:devil:

but it is slightly heavier than a box of match though

 

[bxstylez]

or try this!! FM G4 D26 with WA1185 + 9P host + 3X IMR 16340= handy newspaper burner!!:devil:

but it is slightly heavier than a box of match though

the WA1164 bulb is A LOT brighter than the WA1185, when driven by the same setup; 3x IMR16340's w/ AW's soft-start switch

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[mikevelarde]

I will try your set up once the WA1164 bulb arrived!!:twothumbs

How about using the WA1164 in a FM MN socket + 3 x IMR 18650 in a FM Megalennium host + AW soft start switch. will the bulb just goes poof!!!

 

[bxstylez]

I will try your set up once the WA1164 bulb arrived!!:twothumbs

How about using the WA1164 in a FM MN socket + 3 x IMR 18650 in a FM Megalennium host + AW soft start switch. will the bulb just goes poof!!!

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showpost.php?p=2909424&postcount=3

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h75/pike444/bulbs/1164.jpg

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[Outdoors Fanatic]

I agree just lop of an inch for my taste

Where I can find that socket?

 

[Seiko]

Im still learning SF parts, but is that a shock isolated head? Doing some LED host research, such designs were described as being poor heat conductors. How quickly does your 6P heat up running the WA1111?

Incidentally, you can edit posts after saving them. Notice how as you scroll up and down here that mine don't have edit buttons but your own do?

Thats a solorforce head. Its the one that comes with the stupid 3" long stainless strike bezel. But it is glass and comes also with a normal sized strike bezel as seen in the picture. So makes it perfect for the 6p hotwire. I really like the finning that they have around the head is why I went with it.

The shock isolated head from surefire is mostly seen on weapons lights.
http://www.opticsplanet.net/picture-1-surefire-weaponlights-620t.html
Think they also have them on the C2 C3 style lights. Ill send you a pic tonight when I get to work to show you what it is.

As for heat, its a roman candle out the front. Ive only had it one night, so no real run time heat analysis yet. I ran it 3-4 mins solid and the head was warm, but not even to the point where I would worry.

(cant edit reply with picture in them from my phone gets all wonky when I try but thanks )

 

[Seiko]

Where I can find that socket?

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=219828

 

[DM51]

Fivemega's G4 D26 SUNLIGHT for $urefire is for G4 bulbs such as WA1111, 1185 etc.

There's another version for T-1.5 bulbs such as the FM 1794 bulb.

 

[mdocod]

Just FYI, I don't think the sunlight module will even accept a 5761... I could be wrong about this, but my understanding was that it only accepts the T-2.25 size envelopes, not the larger T-3+ sizes found on bulbs like the Osrams [64250 etc] and Philips [5761 etc] line.

-Eric