Originally Posted by tgarcia2
I ordered one of system as a foundation. So, if and when the bulb burns out, instead of replacing it with an equivalent bulb, is there anything brighter I can stick in there? The system is a 6 volt and, although I am actually not sure of this, I believe the bulb is equivalent to a MR-11. I have seen a couple of 6 volt MR-11 bulbs rated at 20W. How well would that work, aside from reducing the battery life by half, which isn't a problem for me since I have a relatively short commute at night. Also, if it is indeed a MR-11, is it possible to use a MR-16 bulb in there with a little modification? If possible, would it turn out to be too dim considering that voltage? If the voltage is too low, then, would the wiring and all that handle a 12V battery pack. Any other recommendations for aftermarket modifications to this low-end halogen light?
I have the same light. The 6v sealed lead acid battery stopped working not long after I got it (but that might be because it departed the bottle cage at a high rate of speed after I bunny hopped a big log). So I got a replacement on eBay for about $9 delivered.
After about a year the light began to turn off everytime I hit a bump. So I bought some new connectors from
www.batterspace.com. I think I posted a review somewhere on BF. At the same time I got a 20W 6V light from them, for about $4. It is much brighter. I can't quantify how much, but it's much brighter. It was easy to swap in the new light. I have ridden with the 20W bulb for nearly an hour, and it has stayed bright.
My next project is a set of NiMH batteries and a charger I got from batterspace. I need to change over the connectors, and mount the batteries in a water bottle, and I'll have a lighter setup.
Dave
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