PT Surge mods?

A very simple solution would be to use a higher-temperature solder to attach the bulb holder.

More information can be found from Kester at: http://www.kester.com/alloy_temp_chart.html

Basically you are looking for a lower Tin content in the solder you choose. For example, 05/95 Sn/Pb alloy has a 310 C melting point whereas the common 60/40 Sn/Pb alloy has a melting point ~ 185C.

Even the increasingly common "lead free" Sn/Ag alloys will have a slightly improved melting temperature over the common 60/40 alloys.

best of luck!

A.

I just posted an idea over here: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=004086

Dan

With all of these reports of the Surge's tendency to melt it's soldered bulb holder loose, I can't help but wonder now whether or not my Surge should be modified in a sort of preemptive strike.

A 1 watt LS would be easy enough - could direct drive it w/ a resistor and one dummy battery per bank of AA's. But, a 5 watt might also work (there should be some cobination of those 8 AA's that could give the appropriate voltage) and would produce light closer to the original xenon (or halogen?) bulb.

Has anyone tried to modify a Surge?

Jon