milkyspit
Flashlight Enthusiast
Now that I've become a flashaholic and have all these nifty lights at my disposal, my previous workhorse has been left behind. It's an old Tek 2-D cell flashlight from the late 1980s, with a heavy plastic casing and one interesting feature: the focusing cam for the bulb is controlled with a lever that sits next to the power switch. You focus with your thumb! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
Anyway, I don't use this light anymore because the beam is too dim, but it would be nice to upgrade the bulb to something better. To get to the point: what's the brightest PR bulb I could use in a 2D cell flashlight with plastic lens and reflector? I want to get as bright as I can before melting the flashlight.
I would also consider running 3 CR123A cells in this light if it means additional brightness, but remember those plastic parts that might melt.
Either way, I need some advice here. In fact, I think I'd like to hear about my best option with both power sources.
Thanks all! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Anyway, I don't use this light anymore because the beam is too dim, but it would be nice to upgrade the bulb to something better. To get to the point: what's the brightest PR bulb I could use in a 2D cell flashlight with plastic lens and reflector? I want to get as bright as I can before melting the flashlight.
I would also consider running 3 CR123A cells in this light if it means additional brightness, but remember those plastic parts that might melt.
Either way, I need some advice here. In fact, I think I'd like to hear about my best option with both power sources.
Thanks all! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif