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Posted: 12/26/2005 5:45:04 PM EDT

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I think you're looking at AT LEAST $50 for a HID replacement bulb.

I could be wrong.

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You can get a replacement bulb for about 5 bucks at any marine supply store.
Is that right? $5 for a bulb that will make that much light?

What type of bulb is it?

more than just swapping a bulb. HID lights also use a ballast

Posted: 12/26/2005 5:56:33 PM EDT

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I think you're looking at AT LEAST $50 for a HID replacement bulb.

I could be wrong.

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You can get a replacement bulb for about 5 bucks at any marine supply store.
Is that right? $5 for a bulb that will make that much light?

What type of bulb is it?

more than just swapping a bulb. HID lights also use a ballast

Yup, and that's probably the part that drives up the cost.

Posted: 12/26/2005 5:59:14 PM EDT

[#3]

Id get one if it was like $40

Posted: 12/26/2005 6:00:09 PM EDT

[#4]

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BTW...the best I was able to find out on candlepowerforums site is that it is at around 3200 lumens.

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yeah, I know about the lumens thing. Nifty thing about this one is that it is HID so the light is white, not "yellow" like you might find on most spotlights.

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I have one of the 10 Million CP models. Damn that thing is bright. Even has a "low beam". I figure it's just a standard headlight wired to a motorcycle battery. 30 million CP must be damn impressive.

I really wish they would start labeling those things in Lumens as Candlepower is not exactly a "real" measurement.

Dude, you could cook on that thing!

ETA:

Posted: 12/26/2005 6:03:05 PM EDT

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BTW...the best I was able to find out on candlepowerforums site is that it is at around 3200 lumens.

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yeah, I know about the lumens thing. Nifty thing about this one is that it is HID so the light is white, not "yellow" like you might find on most spotlights.

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I have one of the 10 Million CP models. Damn that thing is bright. Even has a "low beam". I figure it's just a standard headlight wired to a motorcycle battery. 30 million CP must be damn impressive.

I really wish they would start labeling those things in Lumens as Candlepower is not exactly a "real" measurement.

Dude, you could cook on that thing!

gotcha

Posted: 12/26/2005 6:04:48 PM EDT

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BTW...the best I was able to find out on candlepowerforums site is that it is at around 3200 lumens.

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yeah, I know about the lumens thing. Nifty thing about this one is that it is HID so the light is white, not "yellow" like you might find on most spotlights.

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I have one of the 10 Million CP models. Damn that thing is bright. Even has a "low beam". I figure it's just a standard headlight wired to a motorcycle battery. 30 million CP must be damn impressive.

I really wish they would start labeling those things in Lumens as Candlepower is not exactly a "real" measurement.

Dude, you could cood on that thing!
?

FRY EGGS,
everyone rides the short bus now and then, I should know being a regular

Posted: 12/26/2005 6:09:25 PM EDT

[#7]

Until someone managed to break it, I had a 1000 watt GE sealed beam aircraft landing light, as
applicable to (among other aircraft) the C-141. It was meant to run at 117 volts, 400 Hz, but it
ran just as well at 60 Hz. I used it as a sky candle on Christmas eves.

It was visible a long way away. Often you'd see smoke rising from it as bugs would be drawn to it,
fly into the beam, get dazzled beyond belief, heat up, fall, and land on the face and then cook all the
way down to ash. Put your hand in front of the beam at six feet and you HAD to pull your hand out
in ten seconds or less. There's no WAY I'd ever want to have this thing shined in my eyes at
anything less than maybe a quarter mile.

It got broken so I don't play with it anymore.

CJ

Posted: 12/26/2005 6:16:17 PM EDT

[#8]

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Until someone managed to break it, I had a 1000 watt GE sealed beam aircraft landing light, as
applicable to (among other aircraft) the C-141. It was meant to run at 117 volts, 400 Hz, but it
ran just as well at 60 Hz. I used it as a sky candle on Christmas eves.

It was visible a long way away. Often you'd see smoke rising from it as bugs would be drawn to it,
fly into the beam, get dazzled beyond belief, heat up, fall, and land on the face and then cook all the
way down to ash. Put your hand in front of the beam at six feet and you HAD to pull your hand out
in ten seconds or less. There's no WAY I'd ever want to have this thing shined in my eyes at
anything less than maybe a quarter mile.

It got broken so I don't play with it anymore.

CJ

I had a buddy at Delta Connection who did that,wired it up to his Camaro,it put out a weak yellow light!

When Gorga the duece and a half shows up.it'll have something like that!

Posted: 12/26/2005 6:17:52 PM EDT

[#9]

Well, since the lamp is probably meant to run on either 117 volts or maybe 28 volts, 12 volts from your car's electrical system would only get it a bit warm. No surprise.

CJ

Posted: 12/26/2005 6:27:37 PM EDT

[#10]

I do see one problem.

You have two hands ...
but only one light!

Posted: 12/26/2005 6:30:31 PM EDT

[#11]

We use one called "Thor" when running to our duck blind
at o'dark thirty. It's always a cold trip in the open boat.

When we turn on Thor, the heat it generates is amazing.
I have warmed myself in its beam. Don't know the rated
power, but it sure works for locating snags in the water.

Posted: 12/26/2005 6:30:35 PM EDT

[#12]

My favorite was always the ones on the M48 Tanks used in 'Nam. Those were some BRIGHT sumbiches

Posted: 12/26/2005 6:33:39 PM EDT

[#13]

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Well, since the lamp is probably meant to run on either 117 volts or maybe 28 volts, 12 volts from your car's electrical system would only get it a bit warm. No surprise.

CJ

Yeah,we got a good laugh out of that!!!!!

Posted: 12/26/2005 6:35:41 PM EDT

[#14]

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I have one of the same things, but with a halogen bulb (100W) - $29 from Costco.

Now I wonder, can I get the HID bulb and its power supply and convert mine? ...

Every time I go to Costco I have to resist that infernal contraption and its siren song.

Is it any good?

Posted: 12/26/2005 6:46:37 PM EDT

[#15]

I want one, mine only claims 2 mil....:(

Posted: 12/26/2005 6:48:38 PM EDT

[#16]

I have a spotlight with a halogen bulb (looks like an H1 bulb) only cost $10. Rechargable battery. It's pretty bright and the price was right.

Posted: 12/26/2005 6:55:21 PM EDT

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Put it on your HD gun

Been there done that --2/3 of the way down and yes I did actually fire 30 rounds --does wonders for recoil and muzzle rise .

archive.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=8&f=14&t=198041&page=2

it is only the 10 million cp version but it is now only like 29.99 and the upgraded 15 mil cp is 49.95. and yes you can illuminate aircraft w/ it. I dont recomend illuminating police helos unless you want to see what they call the "night sun" up close and personal.

Just the thing for those 800 yard night shoots....

Posted: 12/26/2005 6:59:59 PM EDT

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Just watch where you set it at when it is on. I have a friend who is a Game Ranger and about seven years ago he had a spotlight similar to yours. He was using it one night to catch poachers and set it face down on his truck seat. He got out of his state truck to talk to these people and wasn't paying attention to the light. The seat caught fire and his truck cab was burnt up before he could get the fire extinguished. If he works another 30 years and catches all 10 of the FBI's most wanted, he will still be remembered for burning up his truck with a spotlight.

Posted: 12/28/2005 10:23:42 AM EDT

[#19]

Get yourself some IR Filter Membrane and a good set of NV Goggles and you can probably see through Rosie Odonells fat ass with that thing.

Posted: 12/28/2005 10:34:17 AM EDT

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You can use one for night hunting assmonkeys.

I thought shining assmonkeys was illegal. I'll have to check with the DNR.

Posted: 12/28/2005 10:36:44 AM EDT

[#21]

$129 !?!

You ass. Now you've cost me a case of ammo.

Posted: 12/28/2005 11:29:54 AM EDT

[#22]

We should have done a group buy on these. Now i'm out $140. i better be able to light up houses down in the valley 5 miles from here.

d.

Posted: 12/28/2005 11:40:46 AM EDT

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I have one of the same things, but with a halogen bulb (100W) - $29 from Costco.

Now I wonder, can I get the HID bulb and its power supply and convert mine? ...

Every time I go to Costco I have to resist that infernal contraption and its siren song.

Is it any good?

Yes, its good when you need a lot of light.
Of course, after I bought my 10M cp light they now have a 15M cp light for the same price -- a bit bigger, and zaps the battery faster...

Posted: 12/28/2005 11:46:53 AM EDT

[#24]

10 Million Candlepower Light is only $40... Hrmmmm

Nope, still want the 30 Million Candlepower one.

Posted: 12/28/2005 2:53:53 PM EDT

[#25]

Actually, heat is not a problem with this...must be due to the HID technology used...I really dont know too much about it. Hold your hand right against it while on...and it is BARELY warm. The sun shining through your window is probably warmer.

My logic leads me to believe that such a low amount of heat means less energy usage which is what allows you to get such a bright beam for so long. AND...it's a white light...not yellow like you see with a halogen spotlight.

This thing is truly unreal.

It's really stupid to spend $130 on a spotlight that will see very little truly practical use...but...DAMN!

I have no idea why I am facinated by flashlights and spotlights.

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Just watch where you set it at when it is on. I have a friend who is a Game Ranger and about seven years ago he had a spotlight similar to yours. He was using it one night to catch poachers and set it face down on his truck seat. He got out of his state truck to talk to these people and wasn't paying attention to the light. The seat caught fire and his truck cab was burnt up before he could get the fire extinguished. If he works another 30 years and catches all 10 of the FBI's most wanted, he will still be remembered for burning up his truck with a spotlight.

Posted: 12/28/2005 3:03:15 PM EDT

[#26]

I think I need one of those.

Posted: 12/28/2005 3:08:01 PM EDT

[#27]

Okay, just to leave absolutely no doubt that I am a complete nerd in anyone's mind, I just left it out on my deck shining straight up.

Atmospheric conditions are a mild mist in the air.

I then, pathetically, drove a half mile away.

Beam was clearly visible, as was the muddled spot on the clouds above. Were it not precipitating, I bet it would be a VERY clear spot on the clouds from 1/2 mile away. Surrounding light pollution was really bad.

I am betting on a cloudy, though clear night....the spot on the clouds could easily be seen from at least a mile away.

The hardest thing to believe here is that despite my nerdiness is that yes, I do indeed have a girlfriend, and yes, she's pretty damn hot, and no I am not going to tell her about this...and no...I'm not posting pics either, you leering pervs.

Posted: 12/28/2005 3:28:10 PM EDT

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I had a soptlight from us robotics it was a prototype that they were tinking of making for the mass market. I was asked to test it in the LEO field. I think it was rated at about 20mil candle power. That thing was great for cars with dark tinting on the windows. found that that thing shined thru the back window would light the inside up like day time, the tinting helped keep the light inside and really f...ked up the people inside. Downside was really screwed with electrical system and the heat would scorch the carpet and seats.

Posted: 12/28/2005 3:41:23 PM EDT

[#29]

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Okay, just to leave absolutely no doubt that I am a complete nerd in anyone's mind, I just left it out on my deck shining straight up.

Atmospheric conditions are a mild mist in the air.

I then, pathetically, drove a half mile away.

Beam was clearly visible, as was the muddled spot on the clouds above. Were it not precipitating, I bet it would be a VERY clear spot on the clouds from 1/2 mile away. Surrounding light pollution was really bad.

I am betting on a cloudy, though clear night....the spot on the clouds could easily be seen from at least a mile away.

The hardest thing to believe here is that despite my nerdiness is that yes, I do indeed have a girlfriend, and yes, she's pretty damn hot, and no I am not going to tell her about this...and no...I'm not posting pics either, you leering pervs.

she'd find it romantic if you told her you had 30 million candles waiting in the backyard for her

Posted: 12/28/2005 3:53:21 PM EDT

[#30]

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I have no idea why I am facinated by flashlights and spotlights.

I think it comes from the same desire of all men. Technical progress and pushing the limits of innovation. Losers call this "penis envy" but they can go fuck themselves. The pursuit of bigger, smaller, faster, stronger, brighter, higher, deeper, cheaper, etc.. has brought human civilazation to where it is today. Being a man, I will always seek out whatever has these properties, thus paving the way for future achievement.

Posted: 12/28/2005 4:11:56 PM EDT

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I have no idea why I am facinated by flashlights and spotlights.

I think it comes from the same desire of all men. Technical progress and pushing the limits of innovation. Losers call this "penis envy" but they can go fuck themselves. The pursuit of bigger, smaller, faster, stronger, brighter, higher, deeper, cheaper, etc.. has brought human civilazation to where it is today. Being a man, I will always seek out whatever has these properties, thus paving the way for future achievement.

+eleventy-gazillion

Posted: 12/28/2005 5:20:29 PM EDT

[#32]

I need to do a new flashlight porn photo when my light arrives

Posted: 12/28/2005 5:21:30 PM EDT

[#33]

Actually there is a10 mil at Sam's club (not exact but very similar)for $29.99 and the 10 and 15 mil versions are at Pep boys stores now under the "colmans" brand name for 39 and 49 respectively mine took less than six months to go from $79 to $39 so if you wait a few months the 30 mil should drop quite a bit.

Posted: 12/28/2005 5:25:27 PM EDT

[#34]

at this thread.

Posted: 12/28/2005 6:21:15 PM EDT

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I have no idea why I am facinated by flashlights and spotlights.

I think it comes from the same desire of all men. Technical progress and pushing the limits of innovation. Losers call this "penis envy" but they can go fuck themselves. The pursuit of bigger, smaller, faster, stronger, brighter, higher, deeper, cheaper, etc.. has brought human civilazation to where it is today. Being a man, I will always seek out whatever has these properties, thus paving the way for future achievement.

+eleventy-gazillion

yep ... very well put

Posted: 12/28/2005 9:12:43 PM EDT

[#36]

I too have a thing for bright flashlights, I bought the 15million candlepower spotlight. Man is it bright! Wish I'd seen the 30 million one, before buying the 15million version, though.

I spotlighted my cousins house about a 3/4 mile away (across a flat field), he calls me up says WTF is that!

Posted: 12/28/2005 10:01:54 PM EDT

[#37]

The ultimate in Gucci flashlights...I give you the Surefire Hellfire

The HellFire target illuminator is designed for use on .50 caliber machine guns, and can also be used as a vehicle-mounted or hand-held spotlight (vehicle mounting hardware sold separately). Its shock isolated 35W HID lamp has an output of approximately 3500 lumens, and is powered by either the included cigarette lighter/power plug adapter, or two 5590 military batteries. The machine gun operator can select between momentary and constant-on activation by using an included hand grip which replaces the trigger grip on the machine gun handle. Because of its small size (8 inches) and light weight (10 lbs.) HellFire also can be used as a portable, hand-held light by detaching it from the included mounting sleeve and using the integrated carry handle. HellFire’s runtime when used this way (and powered by two 5590 batteries) is approximately 8 hours. HellFire’s body is built from an aluminum alloy with a hard-anodized MIL-A-8625 type III finish. A 5mm thick multi-coated Pyrex® window protects the HID lamp, and an amber filter on a pivoting mount protects the window during severe weather or while in storage. HellFire’s aluminum comes in a hard-shell storage case that is weatherproof and lockable.

I want an M2 just to mount one of those...

Posted: 12/28/2005 11:19:14 PM EDT

[#38]

Tag 4 L8R...

Posted: 12/28/2005 11:21:22 PM EDT

[#39]

Pics?

Posted: 12/28/2005 11:59:18 PM EDT

[#40]

that looks badass

Posted: 12/29/2005 12:00:12 AM EDT

[#41]

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The ultimate in Gucci flashlights...I give you the Surefire Hellfire

I want an M2 just to mount one of those...

WOWWWW !!!!!

Posted: 12/29/2005 12:05:02 AM EDT

[#42]

Go get your rocks off on this then.

Fresnel Lens

www.alltronics.com/lenses.htm

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Let's start off by saying that I have alway had an affinity for flashlights.

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Okay, just to leave absolutely no doubt that I am a complete nerd in anyone's mind, I just left it out on my deck shining straight up.

Atmospheric conditions are a mild mist in the air.

I then, pathetically, drove a half mile away.

Beam was clearly visible, as was the muddled spot on the clouds above. Were it not precipitating, I bet it would be a VERY clear spot on the clouds from 1/2 mile away. Surrounding light pollution was really bad.

I am betting on a cloudy, though clear night....the spot on the clouds could easily be seen from at least a mile away.

The hardest thing to believe here is that despite my nerdiness is that yes, I do indeed have a girlfriend, and yes, she's pretty damn hot, and no I am not going to tell her about this...and no...I'm not posting pics either, you leering pervs.

Posted: 12/29/2005 1:30:41 AM EDT

[#43]

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Okay, just to leave absolutely no doubt that I am a complete nerd in anyone's mind, I just left it out on my deck shining straight up.

Atmospheric conditions are a mild mist in the air.

I then, pathetically, drove a half mile away.

Beam was clearly visible, as was the muddled spot on the clouds above. Were it not precipitating, I bet it would be a VERY clear spot on the clouds from 1/2 mile away. Surrounding light pollution was really bad.

I am betting on a cloudy, though clear night....the spot on the clouds could easily be seen from at least a mile away.

The hardest thing to believe here is that despite my nerdiness is that yes, I do indeed have a girlfriend, and yes, she's pretty damn hot, and no I am not going to tell her about this...and no...I'm not posting pics either, you leering pervs.

When are you going to put a Batman stencil on the lens?

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