Which LED bulb would I get to replace this incan bulb?

[Spordin]

Here's the lamp I have (Dorcy 4AA MiniBrite):

http://www.preparedness.com/4aamila.html

Nice little lamp, by the way. The little bulb it comes with reads this: KPR 4.8V 0.5A

Which LED bulb would I replace it with? Any idea where to buy it?

Thanks

 

[Skibane]

Most LED conversion bulbs require the center pin (tip) to be connected to the postive side of the batteries. Some lanterns don't follow this convention, so it would be helpful to check your lantern first, before buying the conversion bulb. (Sometimes, you can also install the batteries backwards to remedy the problem).

Assuming your lantern has the bulb tip connected to battery positive, the Nite-Ize PR bulb conversion might make a good choice. It's not as bright as the original incandescent bulb, but the lower current drain will make your batteries last a LOT longer. Costs about 8 bucks at Wal-Mart, Target, etc.

 

[Spordin]

The circuit board is connected to the positive contact on 1 of the 4 batteries, so I don't think that would be a problem.

I'm assuming I would replace it with the same type LED drop-in I used in my mil-style 2D anglehead light, but with one intended to used with 4AAs. Can't remember where I got the 2D LED replacement bulb???

 

[Skibane]

The Nite-Ize bulb is usable with 2 to 6 cell flashlights (AAA, AA, C or D size cells), but works best with 3+ cells. There are no separate models for each voltage or battery size - just a single, one-size-fits-all version.

 

[LEDninja]

Tektite LPR-113™ Four Cell LED-Replacement bulb. This is expensive but has a side emitter -the light goes sideways which is perfect for the minibrite.
http://www.led-replacement.com/lpr-113.html

I used to steal the bulb from one of these but they are kind of dim. The Dorcy version has 200 hours (HA!) on the package. It has a wide angle LED in it so a fair amount of light goes sideways.
http://www.thesourcecc.com/estore/P...line&category=Flashlights_LED&product=6108869
Now on clearance as Dorcy is introducing a 1/2 watt version. Do not know if that one has a PR bulb.

Sears Craftsman 1 watt "Variable Power" LED upgrade
http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=155671
http://www.dorcy.com/products.aspx?p=411642

The following 2 has a narrower beam pattern. Light tends to go up towards the ceiling. Frosting the surface of the bulb with some sandpaper will help make the light go in all directions.

Nite-Ize PR bulb
http://www.lighthound.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1769

PR2-W1-WVR LED FlashLight bulb. Do not buy any other bulb on that page.
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/commerce.cgi?product=LIGHTS