Stanley H.I.D. and 1365 lumen spotlights (Part 1)

[BVH]

Re: New Stanley H.I.D. and 1365 lumen spotlights

Do you want a pistol grip or POB style of light? Do you want/need 25-30 minutes of run (Stanley) time or an hour (POB)? Do you need instant-on (Stanley) or can you live with 3-5 seconds until significant light is available (POB). 4+ pounds (Stanley) or 8+ pounds (POB). Do you need to run off an alternate 12 Volt source (while also charging your battery) for long run times (Stanley) These are some of the differences.

 

[BVH]

Re: New Stanley H.I.D. and 1365 lumen spotlights

"Low" power run times are posted above. About a 23% increase,

 

[Richie086]

Re: New Stanley H.I.D. and 1365 lumen spotlights

"Low" power run times are posted above. About a 23% increase,

Hey BVH,

Thanks for the runtimes. The "low" power run time is exactly what I expected it to yield.

 

[Lips]

Re: New Stanley H.I.D. and 1365 lumen spotlights

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Nice shots! and thanks for all the info and work.




Those H3 style bulbs do shim up nicely for adjustable manual focus


I'm fresh out of H3 bulbs (ceramic based) but ebay should have tons of 4300k sellers. The stock bulb is inexpensive so I imagine a cheapo HID bulb should take the initial power just as well as the stock 8000K bulb…



Added a little work and contribution! Here's a couple of the cheapest North American Ebay sellers H3 4300K ( I've never done business with…)

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Seller = xhidoutlet or item # 180332857394 100% user rating 394 ratings
$ 29.99 for two bulbs shipped

Or

Seller = iautoxsport or item # 290255718999 99.2 % user rating 807 ratings
$ 28.98 for two bulbs shipped
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The second sentence of this section reads "plug the double tip of the supplied 12 volt charger".... Bottom line, the DC cord can operate, and/or recharge the battery.

That's really a nice feature that gives this inexpensive HID unlimited runtime from cigarette plug with vehicle or small Lith Ion Pack with Cig plug adapter. I bet a 14.4 volt pack would work fine for extended runtimes…


Walmart has a great little clear water proof case (easy open/close in the camping section for like $4. It'd make a nice Lipo / Lith Ion extended-runtime option for this light with cigarette adapter... ( if 14.4v nominal would work…)

I soldered a cigarette plug and use this setup for extra runtime on HID and Incandescent...

Cheers!



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[bullettproof]

Re: New Stanley H.I.D. and 1365 lumen spotlights

Since this light will hit 60 watts in the first 5 seconds. I wonder if you could bypass the 2nd setting that brings the watts down? It would be cool to keep it at 60 watts with a different bulb.😕

 

[Stillphoto]

Re: New Stanley H.I.D. and 1365 lumen spotlights

I've yet to look but I figure it's easier asking those who know here...Are there any good 5600K/daylight bulbs out there?

 

[BVH]

Re: New Stanley H.I.D. and 1365 lumen spotlights

That would be fun but you'd probably get 10 - 11 +- minutes on a charge. Not very usable.

I've not seen any 5600K bulbs listed anywhere. 5000K is a great color, though.

EDIT: 5600K bulbs listed here but I have to wonder if they really are.

www dot velocityfactor.com/Scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=5

 

[bullettproof]

Re: New Stanley H.I.D. and 1365 lumen spotlights

just keep it pluged in to the cig charger in car!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[adirondackdestroyer]

Re: New Stanley H.I.D. and 1365 lumen spotlights

Has anyone compared this light to the Power On Board HID? I already have one of those, and I was wondering if this thing has even more throw?

 

[shuter]

Re: New Stanley H.I.D. and 1365 lumen spotlights

Lips - Thanks for the HID bulb links. I just ordered a pair. :twothumbs

 

[jabe1]

Re: New Stanley H.I.D. and 1365 lumen spotlights

Do you want a pistol grip or POB style of light? Do you want/need 25-30 minutes of run (Stanley) time or an hour (POB)? Do you need instant-on (Stanley) or can you live with 3-5 seconds until significant light is available (POB). 4+ pounds (Stanley) or 8+ pounds (POB). Do you need to run off an alternate 12 Volt source (while also charging your battery) for long run times (Stanley) These are some of the differences.

I'm looking for portability and throw in an inexpensive package. The POB sounds too heavy at 8lbs. What I'm wondering is how do the beams compare? and would I need (want) to change the bulb to a warmer tint on either.

 

[shuter]

Re: New Stanley H.I.D. and 1365 lumen spotlights

I just went for a walk around some dark fields to test my new Stanley HID. :twothumbs:twothumbs This thing really reaches out! I could make out the tree line a mile across the field and at a quarter mile things lit up pretty well. Highway signs aren't just visible but LIGHT UP like they have their own bulbs at a half mile!

The grip carry while walking with the light at your side is a bit uncomfortable after a while due to the weight being unbalanced. I thought the three LED's located on the top of the light seemed poorly located until I lit them up while walking. Surprisingly, they are located perfectly to light the way in the dark while grip carrying the light!

This light is lots of fun and stunningly bright. I'm going to keep one in my car.

I want to cover the window with something to keep the dust off. Any ideas?

 

[russthetoolman]

Re: New Stanley H.I.D. and 1365 lumen spotlights

I bought one today for $70 and it is a keeper for the price, I am surprised that I am OK with the higher color temp, I like it!!!!
And I have a streamlight HID!!!
The instant on is very impressive and useful
Russ

 

[BVH]

Re: New Stanley H.I.D. and 1365 lumen spotlights

I have the Amondotech 3152 which is the precursor of the POB, but with a 4300K bulb. My "POB" is noticeably brighter than the Stanley. If throw and overall brightness are your top criteria, then you may want to go with the POB as long as you're going to throw in a 4300K bulb. I can't really compare the actual POB with its 6000K bulb with the Stanley. IMHO, the POB is not a light to take on walks. It's very heavy and awkward as a "portable" light. It's a fantastic work light.

 

[glockboy]

Re: New Stanley H.I.D. and 1365 lumen spotlights

Anybody in Houston know which Walmart got Stanley H.I.D? I when to two walmart but did not find them.

 

[NorCal2500HD]

Re: New Stanley H.I.D. and 1365 lumen spotlights

NoCal, did you try shimming it out to see if it makes a tighter hot spot?

Tried shimming it with a washer that was .075 and the beam actually looked worse then before......any ideas????

 

[Richie086]

Re: New Stanley H.I.D. and 1365 lumen spotlights

I want to cover the window with something to keep the dust off. Any ideas?

Hey Shuter,

One of those elastic shower caps is perfect for that application.

BTW...did anyone actually post the output power of the Stanley? What are they, 30w output? I'm going to purchase one today myself. I've been wanting an HID work light for the garage when I'm under the car changing the oil and stuff. Purchasing an HID work light is insanely expensive. For $78.00 out the door, I'll mod it with a diffuser and an external battery pack and have exactly what I need. Thanks.

 

[shuter]

Re: New Stanley H.I.D. and 1365 lumen spotlights

Richie086 - I'll try the shower cap for a window cover to keep out the dust. Thanks.

 

[BVH]

Re: New Stanley H.I.D. and 1365 lumen spotlights

NorCal, best way is to unclip the bulb, hold the reflector in your left hand and with your right hand, slowly move the bulb out of the bore while pointing at a wall about 20' away. Be sure to keep the bulb aligned in the X & Y axis as you plul it out or it's very difficult to focus. You have a couple minutes before it get too hot to hold.

Disregard the color temp difference. I stopped them down so it's easier to see the hot spot.

Original focus

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[Richie086]

Re: New Stanley H.I.D. and 1365 lumen spotlights

Got the last Stanley at my WM today. Great deal for $75.90 out the door including a 1 year factory warrany. The bulb seems very off-center, but that won't be an issue soon

It only required about 2 mnutes on the charger for the "green" charge light to come on. Beam looks great with a tight hotspot. The color temp didn't bother me even when compared next to my POB w/4300k.

Thanks for the heads up.