So this is something that I have been trying to figure out for a while now, I have included all the info I have so its a bit long.
I have an old dive light that belonged to my father that I would like to use. I remember playing with it as a kid, it was the brightest thing around. It was like one of those million candlepower jobs, like a pillar light on a cop car.... super bright. As a diving light, this is what you wanted.
Here are the pics of it, it uses 10 D battery's hooked up in series so it runs about 15V (actually just over according to the meter). Its made of aluminum, one piece with very thick Plexiglas cover on the end that screws down with a rubber gasket, a real monster:
The bulb burnt out on it quite a few years back, unfortunately the bad one is no where to be found or maybe this would be solved.
I have tried quite a few different bulbs, but nothing has had the desired effect so far. Here are the bulbs I have tried so far the the results:
Here are the results from the bulbs:
1st bulb (from the left), 14V, .35A
2nd bulb, GE148
4rd bulb, (far right) 14V, .2A
3rd bulb, 6.3V, .15A, 150mA
So the bulbs in the 15V range just plain suck. The best is the 6.3V bulb. I also tried a 2.33V, .27A and a 2.47V, .3A but they both just blew out within a few seconds.
What of bulb do I need and where can I get it??? I am thinking it will be in the lover volt range, or maybe higher volts and lower amps?
I suck at electricity! Also maybe was wondering if the style of bulb will have a big effect, lower or higher in the reflector?
I tried to find the maker of the light with no luck, also talked to the owner of the local Bamboo Reef Dive Shop and he had never seen or heard of this company before.
EDIT:
After running for about 5 minutes, the 6.3v bulb is starting to look like the glass has a tint to it, its not clear any more. Almost looks like a burnt out bulb, but it still works. Maybe the 15V is too much for it!
I have an old dive light that belonged to my father that I would like to use. I remember playing with it as a kid, it was the brightest thing around. It was like one of those million candlepower jobs, like a pillar light on a cop car.... super bright. As a diving light, this is what you wanted.
Here are the pics of it, it uses 10 D battery's hooked up in series so it runs about 15V (actually just over according to the meter). Its made of aluminum, one piece with very thick Plexiglas cover on the end that screws down with a rubber gasket, a real monster:
The bulb burnt out on it quite a few years back, unfortunately the bad one is no where to be found or maybe this would be solved.
I have tried quite a few different bulbs, but nothing has had the desired effect so far. Here are the bulbs I have tried so far the the results:
Here are the results from the bulbs:
1st bulb (from the left), 14V, .35A
2nd bulb, GE148
4rd bulb, (far right) 14V, .2A
3rd bulb, 6.3V, .15A, 150mA
So the bulbs in the 15V range just plain suck. The best is the 6.3V bulb. I also tried a 2.33V, .27A and a 2.47V, .3A but they both just blew out within a few seconds.
What of bulb do I need and where can I get it??? I am thinking it will be in the lover volt range, or maybe higher volts and lower amps?
I suck at electricity! Also maybe was wondering if the style of bulb will have a big effect, lower or higher in the reflector?I tried to find the maker of the light with no luck, also talked to the owner of the local Bamboo Reef Dive Shop and he had never seen or heard of this company before.
EDIT:
After running for about 5 minutes, the 6.3v bulb is starting to look like the glass has a tint to it, its not clear any more. Almost looks like a burnt out bulb, but it still works. Maybe the 15V is too much for it!
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