6V Drop in?

[Sparky415]

Another thread reminded me to ask, Does anyone know of a 'drop in' that I can use in my old 6v work torches please
 
Something that doesn’t involve a lot of buggering about would be good 

This is the sort of light I'm talking about

http://www.discount-electrical.co.uk/product.php/4318/draper-black-impact-resistant-rubber-lantern-type-torch-with-krypton-bulb-6v

[enki_ck]

+1

I would also like to know. Mine's been sitting around for ages. A new LED drop in would be great.

[dks]

Another thread reminded me to ask, Does anyone know of a 'drop in' that I can use in my old 6v work torches please
 

I am dissapointed... I expected, YOU, to just make your own drop-in..... 

[Sam Quint]

As long as it is the PR2 lamp base, there are MANY options.
I like the XR-E emitter that this retailer provides. Example:
 http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?action=DispPage&category=&Page2Disp=%2Fpt%2Fbulbs.html
 Lots of light without overheating the emitter in plastic bodied lights.

 As long as expectations are realistic you won't be disappointed with the available choices out there.
I mod all of my lights (upgraded my JetBeam Jet II to XM-L lastly). The cost of most replacements are so affordable that modding isn't worth the time, unless you want to build out a Joule thief,etc.

[Sparky415]

Thanks Dks But if I can't do it with a hammer and grinder......

Thanks Sam! I will take a look at those, they look like they will do the job 

[Sam Quint]

Sparky you are welcome!  I love those style lanterns too!
For my floating 6V lanterns I am using these: http://www.dorcydirect.com/p-354-41-1644-40-lumen-45v-6v-led-replacement-bulb.aspx
Runtimes are incredible
 
The XR-E I posted before won't focus as well in that big of a reflector. There was a UK retailer for the Dorcy drop in's. If I can find that link again I'll post it.

[Sparky415]

Thanks again Sam

I am looking through the options, I want the most lumen but don't want to melt the plastic 

Bugger! 
Black flashlight, + middle contact
Yellow flashlight, – middle contact

[Sam Quint]

Yep, most all of the drop ins are "+" center contacts. The Dorcy will most closely resemble the original incan lamp. Mostly throw, but whiter, cleaner beam.

Still trying to find that UK link, my local Fry's sells em' for $4.00 each.

http://www.frys.com/product/6327431?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

[Tofty]

The old maglite bulb is the same size as the PR2s on the superbrightleds website so all the terralux drop-ins for maglites should also work.

[Sparky415]

Another thread reminded me to ask, Does anyone know of a 'drop in' that I can use in my old 6v work torches please
 

I am dissapointed... I expected, YOU, to just make your own drop-in..... 

  Thanks Dks you got me feeling guilty so I had a go using some bits a pieces that were for another little project that I have not started yet 

It didn't quite as well as I had hoped   

200cm from the wall with an 80cm spread

[Sparky415]

Does anyone know how hot this little chap will get when its running? 

http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?action=DispPage&Page2Disp=%2Fspecs%2Fpr2-3whp.html#photos

[dks]

I assume the light is now coming out of the back of the torch and the 4 circles are the batteries, right?
 
Well, it just needs some fine tuning! 

[Sparky415]

 


 

[nuphoria]

That pic looks like the Mysterons have invaded

[tattoosteve99]

Does anyone know how hot this little chap will get when its running? 

http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?action=DispPage&Page2Disp=%2Fspecs%2Fpr2-3whp.html#photos

At 180 lumens it would probably just get warm to the touch. I have a sure fire 6p with a drop in that boosts it up to 300+ lumens and it only gets a little warm.

[Sparky415]

Chrissy you are not old enough to remember the Mysterons 


Thanks Steve  I will see about getting one in the future