| Author | Message | ||
     Dean Brown (Deanbrown3d) Senior Member Username: Deanbrown3d Post Number: 1177 Registered: 02-2002 |
Has anyone used these? General opinions?   I cant find the specs on either of them anywhere on the web. I want to know what bulb power and type they are, and whether they are regular clear white 55W halogens or something with more umph. As far as I can tell, a 1 million candlepower light is a 55W halogen, so if this light is just 2 x 55W halogens then I dunno if they are just talking BS woth the brightness rating. TIA Dean | ||
| Jamie (Rover_puppy) Senior Member Username: Rover_puppy Post Number: 576 Registered: 05-2003 |
Dean, I've never used either of those models. When you do find the specs, I suggest checking the weight, how hot it gets during use, and if it has a "constant on" switch. I used to have a Vector handheld rechargable 1 million candlepower spotlight from Bass Pro Shops. The weight of the rechargable batteries was way too heavy for me, so I ended up mailing it to a friend with stronger arms. I replaced it with a Night Blaster Optronics 2 million candlepower 12-volt handheld spotlight that I found at West Marine for around $10 on sale. It is extremely lightweight, much stronger, and water/weather resistant. My favorite feature is the sturdy detachable 10 ft coil cord - I can plug it in my truck and reach anything I need to get to. I've found this to be very useful when I need to get a very good look under my rover at night. The spotlight even has a hook at the base for hanging it up or tying it down. Hope that helps, Jamie | ||
| Dean Brown (Deanbrown3d) Senior Member Username: Deanbrown3d Post Number: 1188 Registered: 02-2002 |
Jaime, the vector is a BIG mofo, it weighs in at 9 lb, more than double my current one. It has two lead acid batteries, and I have been very please so far with this type of battery lasting a long time and staying usable for many years. I just really want to know the build quality and bulb wattage. Might put some bigger bulbs in!  | ||
| Kyle Van Tassel (Kyle) Moderator Username: Kyle Post Number: 466 Registered: 11-2002 |
The vector is a really sold light Dean. I am impressed with it...... Kyle "Blow me" | ||
| Dean Brown (Deanbrown3d) Senior Member Username: Deanbrown3d Post Number: 1190 Registered: 02-2002 |
Thanks. I assume you mean solid though *places order* Dean | ||
| Dean Brown (Deanbrown3d) Senior Member Username: Deanbrown3d Post Number: 1274 Registered: 02-2002 |
SUMMARY SUMMARY SUMMARY SUMMARY SUMMARY Well I received the aluminum light a few days ago, and the trigger was broken out of the box. Spent 2 hours fixing it (rather than send it back to Amazon), and well I gotta say it is just freaking awesome! It has 2x100W H3 halogens, and its easily brighter than my disco's headlights! I honestly couldn't be more pleased with it, its like a helicopter spotlight in your hands. 9/10 (for the trigger) Dean | ||
| marc olivares (Pugs) Senior Member Username: Pugs Post Number: 292 Registered: 12-2002 |
thanks for the summary, Dean. marc | ||
| Marmite (Marmite) New Member Username: Marmite Post Number: 2 Registered: 11-2003 |
I too unfortunately purchased a vector light. the workmanship quality is very poor. the plastic separates and the battery leaks. Vector 1 million candlelights are currently on sale at Home Depot for $4.99 which is an appropriate price for the product. Don't know about the 200 power though | ||
| Kyle Van Tassel (Kyle) Moderator Username: Kyle Post Number: 539 Registered: 11-2002 |
DId you get the aluminum one ? "Blow me" | ||
| John Lee (Johnlee) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Johnlee Post Number: 770 Registered: 03-2003 |
Well, it doesn't cost $4.99 so some of you may already have lost interest, but this has always served me well: http://www.expeditionexchange.com/hella/DSC08554.jpg Hella Hand-Held Search Lamp. 155 watt pencil beam. It does the trick. | ||
| Dean Brown (Deanbrown3d) Senior Member Username: Deanbrown3d Post Number: 1296 Registered: 02-2002 |
Yes the aluminum one. Apart from the bad trigger, its very nicely machined, (I had to take it all apart to fix that). Its has a glass front cover too, surrounded by a thick rubber cap. Kinda like John's Hella, but with batteries. (I suspect its not so much $$$ too). Poseur blue-tint bulbs too! | ||
| Jaime Crusellas (Jaime) Member Username: Jaime Post Number: 186 Registered: 05-2003 |
Bringing it on saturday Dean? | ||
| Dean Brown (Deanbrown3d) Senior Member Username: Deanbrown3d Post Number: 1300 Registered: 02-2002 |
Oh yeah! Got the sledge hammer ready? | ||
| EricV (Bender2033) Senior Member Username: Bender2033 Post Number: 289 Registered: 08-2002 |
Hey John, You guys must've just gotten that Hella handheld in as I was searching your site just a few days ago and I don't remember seeing it. It looks very nice! I was trying to find a budget light setup that I could still use on-road and would fit on a stock disco's front bumper, but something like that 8502 might be a more versitile alternative. Thanks as always for the mac-daddy product presentations! |
