Any Way to Make Rayovac Sportsman 4AA Head-Lite Brighter?

**DONOTDELETE** · Mar 14, 2002

Has anybody done anything to one of these headlamps to make it brighter? Different bulbs, batteries, etc. I'm very unimpressed with the light output of this headlamp. For a 4AA light, it seems that it should be brighter. The bulb and light output is very yellowish and dull. Any suggestions appreciated.

On the other hand, for $9, what should I expect?

TrevorNasko · Mar 14, 2002

hmm. email me with specs link to a pic etc. im near positive i can get ya running 120 perfect lumans - im sure i can get ya 60 lumans must see one first though to be sure.

txwest · Mar 14, 2002

Is it a PR type bulb? TX

**DONOTDELETE** · Mar 15, 2002

Yes, I believe it is a PR type bulb. It also has a smooth reflector.

Here's a link to info. about the Rayovac Headlamp:
http://www.rayovac.com/products/flashlights/onelight.php3?sku_num=SPHLT4AA

Hope this helps, thanks!

**DONOTDELETE** · Mar 15, 2002

Do you have any info on the bulb? There should be a voltage and current rating.

Anyway you should be able to "upgrade" the light with a more powerful bulb. A Carley xenon bulb should be slightly brighter.

If you think the headlight can stand a bit of extra heat, a standard HPR-50 halogen bulb will be A LOT brighter but will most probably kill AA alkalines pretty quickly. NiMH rechargeables would last a lot longer.

txwest · Mar 15, 2002

The Tec 40 was greatly improved by useing 4 NiMhi and a Krypton bulb for a 3D light.May need some WrightRight on the lens to smooth out the beam. TX

snakebite · Mar 16, 2002

it is a screw base.
i did a 4 led mod on mine within an hour of getting it.an ls would be nice in there too.

TrevorNasko · Mar 16, 2002

i was not aware p60 modules were foriene to you guys -they are replacment bulbs for sure fires

**DONOTDELETE** · May 21, 2002

It's been a long time since this thread died, but I still haven't messed with my Rayovac headlamp. Now, I'd like to get a new bulb to see if I can make it brighter, and I think I'll try some of that wrightright stuff.

Anyway, the bulb that is in the headlamp is a PR type, screw base krypton bulb. The bulb is rated 4.8V, 0.5A. Any more ideas on what type of bulb I could use to make this light brighter?

txwest · May 21, 2002

See if you can find a screw in base krypton bulb for a 3D light. Then get 4 rechargeables. It works great with the standard PR base bulbs. TX

Slick · May 22, 2002

You could always mod it with a Luxeon Star.. I modded a Ray-o-vac kid's headlight, and it is much brighter & more useful even underdriven at 3V. With 4 AA's you should have a pretty awsome run time.

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