will 6 AA's power a wa-1111 or wa-1274?

[97guns]

sorry for the newbie questions but im wondering how 6 AA eneloops would fare with these 2 bulbs.

what kind of output and runtime can i expect from these 2 bulbs?

thanks

 

[BSBG]

The WA1111 will run great and output 800 or so bulb lumens and run for 30 to 40 minutes depending on battery capacity. The 1274 really needs 7 cells to perform well but you will be in no danger of flashing the bulb with only 6.

Check this thread for voltages and outputs: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=179748

and try searching for "mag11" for more info.

 

[Illum]

WA1111 will draw about 3.6 amps
Eneloops have 2000mah capacity

2AH/3.6A = 0.55 Hours....or about 33 minutes

I know for certatin WA1111 will work with 6 cells. WA1274 is kinda like the WA1164, your going to have to run it with 7 cells.
this thread here will give you alot of ideas how to drive a WA1274 aka Mag74

cheers

 

[Youfoundnemo]

You have it right with eneloops too, they are the best for mild to high drain applications if you ask me

 

[97guns]

im just learning about all this flashlight stuff. ive got the eneloops, a mdocod holder and pelican rop bulbs but was thinking maybee i can get more output from some of these other bulbs.

i was also wondering if there is such a thing as a bi-pin led that you guys run from a G4 socket? if i cant get more light than the rop i would like to get more run time maybee.

 

[jabe1]

Just use the ROP low...pulls approx 2Amps which should give you twice the runtime (close to an hour) of the ROP high bulb, and it does put out a fair ammount of light. The ROP low in a 2C Lithium ion powered light is one of my favorites by far.