building a light project?

yotedr

yotedr

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I would like to build a light. It doesnt have to be fancy. Most of the lights are to expensive for my budget. I like the lightforce lights, they look like good lights. I would like a light that will go all night. The only problem is not knowing what type of battery,reostate, cord and lamp and ect, would go together to make such a light. I do have a q beam spotlight but it fades really fast. Just looking for some ideals. thanks
 
what do you want to do with your light?? hunting out of a truck or on foot?? brite lite and dim or just brite red?? control a e-caller ( on off and vol.) or not?? let us know and maybe we can help!! welcome to pm!!! grandpa fudge
 
Im going to be hunting out of the truck. Adjustable, low to high. Not a concern for the ecaller. I was thinking of just getting a 5100 style mine head, and trying to find a battery that would run for quite a bit. The 5100 is adjustable for spot and flood. I guess the battery is the main concern, not sure which way to go, 6v or 12. thanks
 
Hi Yotedr,

Welcome to the PM Boards.......

What kind of Budget are you wanting to spend???

Are you looking for a beginners Light or are you Really into it......

What kind of yardage do you shoot from??

There are many Lights, and Flash lights you can use that are Ok for Hunting......

The best Flashlight I know of is the Stream-Light Utra its 75,000 cwp and has its own charger and lasts about 1.2 hours full-on........red lens Aval also.....

The Best is lightforce....Expensive and worth it....

If anyone would like a Free Hunting/Driving catalog, Please send your Name and Mailing Address to:

Rick@tufflights.com

And we will get one out to you ASAP......

Or if you have any Questions......

Happy Easter... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-003.gif....Rick
 
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Im gonna try a sepearate battery other than the truck batter. The place that I hunt on is 6hundred acres, with lots of cedar and rolling hills type of country. Its in Lampasas county. The place has lots of coyotes, bobcat and fox. Not sure how much I want to spend on a light. I just want to be able to make a lot of stands and not worry about the life of the battery. I just want something that you can shine out too about 100-200 yrds. I checked out Nite light company, they have different type of lights for coon hunting. Maybe thats the way to go about building a light.
 
Your truck battery should handle any hand held spotlight without a problem. I use 2 lightforce lights at the same time, all night with no problem.
 
But, take along one of those jumper packs anyway. It never hurts and batteries do go dead from time to time. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
 
Took the chargeable battery out of the spotlight that I have, and added wire a couple of battery clips. Im useing a 12volt battery instead of the one it came with. The light is bright enough and will last a lot longer than the it came with. Easy solution to what could have been an expensive venture. I now have three that I modified that way. Just thought I would share the information.
 
Buy what you can afford but when it comes to 12 volt lights I'm a cheapskate. I buy a standard spotlight bulb with the filament covered with a small pan that directs all of the light to the rear reflector. The pan over the filament eliminates the need for a hood on the light because it directs the beam forward rather than difusing it like a floodlight. I pick up a standard toggle switch at the auto parts store, a roll of black plastic electrical tape and a coat hanger with the rolled cardboard at the bottom plus about 15 ft of 120 volt lamp wire and a standard plug in for the cigarette lighter.

Take the rolled cardboard and fold it as close to the middle as possible. You'll have to trim it to a comfortable length. Wire the toggle and the bulb then wedge the toggle between the cardboard and tape it together so the toggle switch is held in place. The wire should be coming out of the bottom. Tape it well and then tape what you have to the bulb. Cut strips of the black tape and completely cover the back and the edges of the bulb. I use a low amperage bulb that won't heat up and come apart. This will not work with an aircraft landing light as they get real hot.

The result is a lightweight spotlight that will last a long time. Total cost is less than $20. If you can find a rheostat so much the better.
 


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