which magnum star bulb on 6 eneloops?

[jabe1]

I already have a ROP in 2C config, just picked up another 2D Mag... don't need a 11/61, just more light and a reasonable runtime (maybe a couple hours?) This will reside in my truck and be used for just about everything. Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[lctorana]

LMSA601

 

[Chrontius]

Will the six-cell MagnumStar also work well on three 123s?

 

[lctorana]

The krypton might, but the xenon should

 

[jabe1]

LMSA601

Thanks! Just ordered it!

 

[45/70]

The krypton might, but the xenon should

Humm, you sure about that lctorana? I thought it was the other way around? You may be right, and I just remember it backwards. It's been a long time since I've run any OEM M@g bulbs.

Dave

 

[jabe1]

I do remember reading that the krypton bulbs were heartier, and the xenon couldn't take the lithium cells.

 

[BigusLightus]

I've 'd all the stock Xenons I had. I'm running a 2D 6 Eneloop with five cell Krypton bulb at this time. This is a light I'm not afraid to run for an hour or two.

 

[45/70]

Humm, you sure about that lctorana? I thought it was the other way around? You may be right, and I just remember it backwards. It's been a long time since I've run any OEM M@g bulbs.

Well, looks like I did have it backwards!

I don't know if it's the cold weather, or what. I'm mostly an LED guy, but lately I've been playing with my hotwires. I probably should have let my memory warm up before I posted!

Dave

 

[ZMZ67]

I have used the 5 and 6 cell Magnum Stars with three CR123s.I doubt the 5-cell will be very reliable with much use but it didn't instaflash.The 6-cell seems to work fine.

 

[Ty_Bower]

I thought that three CR123A cells inside a Mag 2C (using a PVC spacer) with a six cell lamp was the "original" poor man's quick and easy hotwire. I know I built one, and I'm quite certain I used the six cell Numstar lamp in it.

I've also run the same light off a pair of 18650 cells, instead of three CR123A. You need to be extremely careful with series connected li-ion cells; stick to the protected variety. The 2C host is a little too short for the whole thing - you need to find some way to extend the battery tube for the pair of 18650 cells.

edit: Ah yes, here it is...
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showpost.php?p=1193638&postcount=6

 

[Sgt. LED]

How about the Mag 6 cell Xenon on 7 Eneloops and 1 spacer cell in a Fulton anglehead?

I just tried it and I really like the output in my old service Fulton. 8.4V means it should not stress the bulb any, especially with resistance losses. I'm not sure how much I am wasting to resistance but it isn't too much since it is still white. I wonder what the runtime will be from my 2000Mah Eneloops? I am glad the reflector in these is metal but I wonder about the lens melting. I know it doesn't melt the mag lens but the mag lens is further away. I can't find any proper sized UCL or Borofloat at the moment.

Hmmmmmmmm If I had the gear I could see if I have enough resistance to try the 8th Eneloop. Right now I am not chancing it!