TerraLux TLE-6EXB VOLTS?

[Herpn]

How many volts can a TerraLux TLE-6EXB (this is the one for 2-3 D cells) handle? I have a a 14.4 volt Black & Decker light that came with a drill. This light is so yellow and dull it makes me sick... It need to be moded. :devil:

Well I know the bulb is very similar to the stock bulb in the Mag lights. I tried an old incandecent Mag bulb in it and it fits but blew almost instantly. I am wondering if I can throw a terrLUX in there and at $25. each would rather not fry it..

Thanks,
Chuck

 

[Marduke]

How many volts can a TerraLux TLE-6EXB (this is the one for 2-3 D cells) handle? I have a a 14.4 volt Black & Decker light that came with a drill. This light is so yellow and dull it makes me sick... It need to be moded. :devil:

Well I know the bulb is very similar to the stock bulb in the Mag lights. I tried an old incandecent Mag bulb in it and it fits but blew almost instantly. I am wondering if I can throw a terrLUX in there and at $25. each would rather not fry it..

Thanks,
Chuck

The 6EXB is rated for 3 cell, or 3x1.5v = 4.5v max. They do make a 6-cell version for 9v. However, the TerraLux dropin is for MagLite only, as it won't fit a standard PR bulb socket.

 

[LEDninja]

I do not think there is a LED drop in that goes up to 14.4V. Best I can find is 12V. Not sure it can take 14.4V.
superbrightleds PR2-WHP 1 Watt Flashlight Bulb
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/commerce.cgi?product=LIGHTS

Note that LEDs are polarity sensitive. Bottom contact must be connected to positive for the superbrightleds bulb. Check polarity of your light socket before buying any LED bulb!

I think you may have better luck asking in the incandescent forum for a better replacement for your current bulb.

 

[Herpn]

I have the TLE-6EXB and it looks like it will fit. Thanks to both of you. There has to be a way to mod this thing..:thinking:

I will have to keep looking..