One more m@g85 question, or two, or three...

[Dr.K]

Actually this is my first question(s) regarding the mag85

I got the host. (3d mag)

I have the UCL lens (flashlightlens.com)

I have the aluminum reflector (kaidomen)

I got 3 AW protected 18650's & charger.

I'm pretty sure I know what bulbs to get

Now, the question.....
Where do I look to either get:

a bi-pin socket,
or pre-potted bulbs

OK, two questions then. What do you prefer, and where do you get?

I see AW has his soft start driver, is this really necessary if I only want to use the 1185, and I hear about a KIU socket, but it looks as if it is not available currently.

thanks,

 

[steel0618]

I got my bi-pin socket and 1185 bulbs from FM. I think he still has them. Here is the link https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/179891.
I don't think the AW driver is neccessary with the 1185 bulb.

 

[jimjones3630]

kyle

here is one
http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?t=168089

 

[jugg2]

Kaidomain also sells a bulb adapter. I am very satisfied with mine.

 

[Jenova]

Get a KIU High temp kit, You wont regret it + it can handel alomst any bi pin bulb and is easyly upgradable

 

[RoyJ]

Get a KIU High temp kit, You wont regret it + it can handel alomst any bi pin bulb and is easyly upgradable

Second that. I started with the KD holder (not with 1185, but a similar G4 bulb). While this is a good concept, there're two drawbacks:

- it relies on the stock Mag bulb holder, which tends to position the bulb too high up into the reflector, causing bad focus. I had to manually jam the holder lower with some staples.

- the positive contact is friction fitted into the holder. When you screw the bulb holder down, it becomes detached and therefore you have a open circuit and no power.

I have a KIU socket on order as I speak.

 

[Dr.K]

Update:

Got my holder and a couple of bulbs from 5mega,

The aluminum reflector is not in yet, so I left the plastic one in place while only using short burst, (to prevent melting)

Man, I am completely impressed with the output of this thing!
It really seems to have a high lumen:dollar ratio.

It puts out a whiter colored light that any of my other incans.

Are there any other bulbs you'd recommend trying in this configuration, of 3x18650, stock switch?

 

[jimjones3630]

I'm impressed with the "Chinese Mystery Blub" from AW it's a G4 pin and very white coloration around 12v.

To get more volts to any bulb used I'd direct wire your bi-pin adaptor. Solder one lead for bi-pin adaptor pos to upper switch contact and then the other lead from bi-pin neg any where on it's casing to the ground. I like to use "JimmyM's" strap as in pic.

jim

Update:

Got my holder and a couple of bulbs from 5mega,

The aluminum reflector is not in yet, so I left the plastic one in place while only using short burst, (to prevent melting)

Man, I am completely impressed with the output of this thing!
It really seems to have a high lumen:dollar ratio.

It puts out a whiter colored light that any of my other incans.

Are there any other bulbs you'd recommend trying in this configuration, of 3x18650, stock switch?