Lamps...again!

[Stu]

Just purchased the 7 led - halogen main headset with long cable and battery box which accepts the flat 4.5v batteries. Initial reaction is very good. Will report after some bigger trips.

 

[Stu]

So I'm now thinking that if the 7 led's can run off a FX3 battery 3.6v then the flatpack 4.5v isn't absolutely necessary and I could use 3*1.2v AA = 3.6v! Yes?

 

[George North]

Indeed. I've run mine (14 LED) off rechargable AA's and it works fine. I also know people run them off very cheap (Tesco value!) disposable AA's too, also without any problems.
The main advantages are - availability, and the very light weight.

 

[Stu]

Just been talking to my brother who is a sparky at Lancashire CC. He got interested in this whole lamp business when I talked to him about a while ago. He has purchased from the internet some oscillitaing relay widget which has allowed him to run 3 leds from a 1.2v AA battery for 20 hours! He was quite impressed with this as was I. Off to visit him this weekend with headset and shopping list.

 

[SamT]

where did you purchase said item (out of interest)

 

[Stu]

The headset? Inglesport. I'm sure they said it was some bod from Speleo who had done the mod.

The widget? Will ask.