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    3Kw Xenon Searchlight Build

    I think a couple of miles for sure. I know of some other 3kW xenon lights that can reach like 7-10 miles, but I am not sure how mine would compare as I was not able to focus mine down as well as a commercially produced, computer aligned unit. I live near a rather large city, and even in the...
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    3Kw Xenon Searchlight Build

    I think the Ushio lamp I was using had a quartz envelope that absorbed all of the shortwave uv emitted by the arc. Also, xenon lamps that are used for uv emittion have mercury in them to boost the uv spectrum, and this is only filled with xenon.
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    3Kw Xenon Searchlight Build

    I would be willing to rent it out or possibly sell it if there are any interested buyers. I think the biggest issue would be shipping.
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    3Kw Xenon Searchlight Build

    I made a video on my youtube channel covering the searchlight pretty in depth: https://youtu.be/yvX9EmR2oYQ I would check it out if you want to see a more detailed explanation of how I built it (and my atrocious weld joints).
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    3Kw Xenon Searchlight Build

    I have no idea about the exact lumens but the bulb is a 3Kw Ushio UXL-30SC bulb and I am running it a but over max spec (112a at 28vdc). The beam is just really frickin' big and that is all that is important to me haha. I have had people spot it from 6.2 miles away on a clear night, and on a...
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    3Kw Xenon Searchlight Build

    I do have a couple of questions moving forward as I do not believe that my light is completely finished. How do I secure the top end of the bulb while still allowing the bulb to slide up and down for focusing? I know that the bulb must be secured at both ends if I want to tilt it and I am...
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    3Kw Xenon Searchlight Build

    Here are the long-awaited beamshots:
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    3Kw Xenon Searchlight Build

    More pictures of the build process: Pictures of the final product:
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    3Kw Xenon Searchlight Build

    Alright, here is a major update. Over the past couple of months I have been working pretty tirelessly and have devoted all of my freetime from school and college-apps towards finishing up this big light. I finished it. The extruded aluminum hexagon, called the lamphouse, is split into two...
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    3Kw Xenon Searchlight Build

    Alright, I see that my image hosting service that I found actually works- that's a relief. Anyway, Here are some pics of the reflector. It is a PA6.16 reflector (PA6 series) manufactured my Phoenix Electroformed. It is a nickel reflector that is rhodium coated. Being 20" in diameter to ensure...
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    3Kw Xenon Searchlight Build

    Alright, so I have gathered up some images of my progress thus far. Here are some images of the ballast I will be using: I will post this for now, and if my images load correctly I will return with images of the focusing mechanism, control box, and remote
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    3Kw Xenon Searchlight Build

    Hello all, My name is Danilo and this will be where I will be documenting my build and turning to for any suggestions as I continue to build my 3kw xenon searchlight. I am currently 17 years old and have recently resumed working on this light after about a 2 year break. I originally had...
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    575w HMI flashlight

    Ok guys. Sorry that is has been a while since I have posted, I have been busy with school and such. But I have finished the head of the flashlight, and just need to finish wiring the ballast. I have the dimmer and on switch wired, but need to finish the pwm controlled for the fans, amp meter...
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    lighthouse bulbs

    It seems like you may be out of luck. Most lighthouses have moved over to the use of more efficient lighting equipment, so manufactures just stopped producing them, so finding one, in new condition, will be pretty hard. I checked ebay and all I found is tubular halogen 3kw lights. GL on your search!
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    I now have my Grail light... AN/VSS-3A (will be pic heavy)

    I actually can't wait. Point it towards my town to see if I can see it 150 miles away :P
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