Brinkman Nexstar vs Radio Shack 272-1150 Lamps

In my previous thread where the Brinkmann Nexstar lamp trounced a Mag "stock" lamp, lemlux asked about the Radio Shack 2.5V 430mA 272-1150 Krypton Mini-Flashlight lamp. One of the keys to answering this question is the fact that the RS is Krypton and the Brinkmann is Xenon--it seems that Xenon is usually better. It was this time, too.

I got out a brand new set of AAs (I tend to measure with slightly used batteries to get more of a feel of what the lights do, but for this I wanted to see what they could do).

The RS drew 460mA and produced a peak of 720 cd

The Brinkmann (tested second on same set of batteries) drew 490 and produced a peak of 920 cd

I tried to be equal in adjusting the focus.

For the same price I'd go with the Brinkmann.

rlhess:

I hadn't realized the Brinkmanns were Xenon. That's an impressive difference.

Thanks for testing and publishing the difference.

You're welcome!

Cheers,

Richard

I've had mixed success with the Krypton RS bulbs. The first I bought seemed every bit as bright as the Nexstar. The next 2 I tried were noticably dimmer than the Nexstar, and maybe not even as good as the stock MiniMag bulbs. (Makes me wonder if these bulbs were mis-packaged, but I did try 2!) Nexstar seems to be the way to go.

I'm new to this type of blog so please be patient........ I've recently unearthed a Brinkman NexStar flashlight from one of my late Dad's toolboxes. It's been there at least 5 years, there is no visible switch so I'm assuming the bulb housing must have moved at one time. I've tried lubricating the area to no avail. I wanted to make sure that I'm working in the right area before I put a wrench on it in the vice. This is the 2 C version. Help please?

You are bumping a 12 year old thread. Start your own thread re this type of question. Closing this one.

Bill