Current Rating for 3D Maglite switching assembly
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Pellidon
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At least two amps I hope /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif
My guess based on other plastic based switches would be around 10 amp DC. The metal bits can carry more, it is the housing that limits it in this case. 10 A DC is as close as a "standard" as you will see in electronics.
Disclaimer: I warrant to no reliability in my foggy guesses.
My guess based on other plastic based switches would be around 10 amp DC. The metal bits can carry more, it is the housing that limits it in this case. 10 A DC is as close as a "standard" as you will see in electronics.
Disclaimer: I warrant to no reliability in my foggy guesses.
PaulW
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: Current Rating for 3D Maglite switching assemb
Speaking of melting, you also have to be wary of the limitations of the plastic reflector. I used a configuration that supplied 13 watts to the bulb. It caused some minor bubbling of the reflector after 15 minutes of on time.
Speaking of melting, you also have to be wary of the limitations of the plastic reflector. I used a configuration that supplied 13 watts to the bulb. It caused some minor bubbling of the reflector after 15 minutes of on time.
Re: Current Rating for 3D Maglite switching assemb
In the monster 285 Lumen Mag 2C thread, someone said they had talked to someone from Mag and that they had only done continuous testing at up to 2 amps.
As Paul said, the reflector will go first. The switch core would probably give it up next. At what level? Don't know.
Wilkey
In the monster 285 Lumen Mag 2C thread, someone said they had talked to someone from Mag and that they had only done continuous testing at up to 2 amps.
As Paul said, the reflector will go first. The switch core would probably give it up next. At what level? Don't know.
Wilkey
Rothrandir
Flashaholic
Re: Current Rating for 3D Maglite switching assemb
i believe i remember the number 2.5a. not sure if it's accurate, it's just sticking out from the foggy recesses of my mind...
i wonder how the mag charger reflector would work with a luxeon....?
i believe i remember the number 2.5a. not sure if it's accurate, it's just sticking out from the foggy recesses of my mind...
i wonder how the mag charger reflector would work with a luxeon....?
Pellidon
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: Current Rating for 3D Maglite switching assemb
Find a machine shop to clone the plastic parts out of Nylon. It can withstand autoclaving so it should handle the heat from massive current. Teflon may get soft and squishy at high temps.
Sorry, it sounded cool. I will go sit down and rest now. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Find a machine shop to clone the plastic parts out of Nylon. It can withstand autoclaving so it should handle the heat from massive current. Teflon may get soft and squishy at high temps.
Sorry, it sounded cool. I will go sit down and rest now. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
