dano
Flashlight Enthusiast
Thanks to the good folks at batterystation.com, I obtained a 5-cell 1/2 SUB-C battery stick, which they assembled and shrinkwrapped for me...I took one layer of shrinkwrap off, and with scavanged pieces from an old Stinger battery stick, assembled a 6V stick that will fit into a standard Stinger body.
So..........I now have an Ultrastinger/Superstinger (depending on head and bulb config.) but w/out the Ultra's length. Output is identical to an Ultra.
The only drawback is runtime. The 1/2 Sub-C's are Sanyo 1300SCR cells (1300MAH). SCR cells are Sanyo's fast charge cells, and can handle large loads without damage (not an issue under flashlight loads). The stock Ultra stick is 1800MAH. I haven't done a complete test, but I'd guess output at around 30 minutes before dimming...
***UPDATE: Runtest revealed 39 minutes of bright light before the batteries dumped...Not bad at all. the light body did get really hot, though.
As for fit, the new stick is a bit longer than a stock Stinger stick, but fit perfectly in a standard Stinger. The StingerXT's tailcap left a small gap between the body and tail cap with the new stick. XT still worked, fine, though.
I have a few pics that I'll put up on my Yahoo pics. site soon...
--dan
So..........I now have an Ultrastinger/Superstinger (depending on head and bulb config.) but w/out the Ultra's length. Output is identical to an Ultra.
The only drawback is runtime. The 1/2 Sub-C's are Sanyo 1300SCR cells (1300MAH). SCR cells are Sanyo's fast charge cells, and can handle large loads without damage (not an issue under flashlight loads). The stock Ultra stick is 1800MAH. I haven't done a complete test, but I'd guess output at around 30 minutes before dimming...
***UPDATE: Runtest revealed 39 minutes of bright light before the batteries dumped...Not bad at all. the light body did get really hot, though.
As for fit, the new stick is a bit longer than a stock Stinger stick, but fit perfectly in a standard Stinger. The StingerXT's tailcap left a small gap between the body and tail cap with the new stick. XT still worked, fine, though.
I have a few pics that I'll put up on my Yahoo pics. site soon...
--dan