Re: New Stanley H.I.D. and 1365 lumen spotlights
NO JOY in Santa Maria Walmart! Was hoping to pick up some more.
Mr Lips said...."That looks like a
H3 bulb which should be easily changed to
4300K 😕"
Well I just happen to have two of Lips H3 Mule, 80 Watt rated, 4300K bulbs in-stock for testing in some of his other goodies. How could I resist?? THANK YOU, LIPS!!
Lips bulb on the right, Stanley 8000K in the middle, Costco bulb on left.
I don't know if all H3's are shorter than other HID bulbs but you'll have a very difficult, if not impossible time trying to use (focus) one of the longer bulbs like the Costco bulb pictured. The glass envelope on Lips bulb measures 1 3/16" to the return wire exit and the center of the bulb chamber is precisely 11/16" in front of the metal flange.
It's fairly simple to change the bulb. I ended up shimming Lips bulb out about .075". I think the stock bulb could have used the same treatment. Originally, it had no hot spot to speak of when viewed from about 20 feet. (At 2 feet, it looks very defined and bright.) I used a 3/8" flat washer, drilled to 5/8" and then notched for the return wire. In hind-site, I'd just drill it to 11/16" and be done with it. I also had to grind off maybe .030" of the circumference of the washer. The original spring retainer works fine with some coaxing. Cut out their funky silicone filled, plastic tube bulb connectors and just use some butt connectors, covered with shrink tube for extra dielectric protection to connect your bulb. That's it. There's one hidden screw under the front black rubber bezel so pry the bezel off and remove the screw before you try to separate the halves.
EDIT: Leave it to me to find something negative in one of its positive features, the Turbo Boost instant start system. I would believe what Mr TB said the factory said..... that it's being hit with 60 Watts when the trigger is pulled. When the system cycles off after a few seconds, it's disappointing the amount of light that goes away!
The light is a bit heavy. A small Lipo would do wonders. Maybe remove the two tail-stand bars to pic up another ounce or two. But overall, it really is a terrific package for $78 incl tax.
Rala, I didn't do any longer range shots to nail down throw. But certainly the throw was increased due to the focusing I did. My guess is, they could all benefit by some focusing tweaks.
Another thought. Lips bulb is rated for 80 Watts. The light is probably hit with 60 Watts for 5 or so seconds. I wonder if a standard 35 Watt H3 will survive long-term? Maybe better to go for the so-called 55 Watt bulbs or one of Lips bulbs.
