DCCommuter,

Thanks for the reply.

HOUSINGS:

Well my Optronics QH-7CC arrived today. $22.92 including S&H.

Housings are chrome plated steel. Weight is less than 1# for the 2 units, as it doesn't move my digital scale even 0.5#. I will get a more accurate weight later when I take all the parts to work for assembly.

There is no secondary lens covering, just the glass on the MR-16 bulb.

BULBS:

OK. So it looks like I'm down to choosing between harringtonlights.com 10W narrow flood MR-16 halogen ($15.84 total for 2), or the 10W sailboatstuff.com Xenon ($16.67 total for 2).

Cost is essentially the same, however, I would prefer the narrow flood and am not sure what the Xenon's are. However, Xenon should be a tad more efficient since they are cooler, and I like the statement on the website that the glass is "heavy-duty", but what is heavy-duty anyway?

No choice yet. Any comments?

SWITCH:

I found a 3-way (+ horn switch) motorcycle handlebar switch for a reasonable price available for local pickup. http://tinyurl.com/dduh5 $12.95+tax. So I can switch between 1x10W, and 2X10W. Not sure what I could use the horn switch for that's not too geeky.

BATTERY:

I've decided on the NiMH 12V 4500mAh w/charger from batteryspace.com for $49.99+S&H.

TAILLIGHT:

The Velleman amber strobe mentioned by DCCommuter on this forum looks appealing . I think I'll go with it. It will accompany my alkaline powered Cateye 5LED rear blinky.


SharpT