many people use HID lamp for lamping

mikeyboo

As above is there many lads out there using HID powered lamps for lamping,whats the best brightness 4300k or 6000k or brighter?. Also does anyone no if you can buy a kit to convert a normal lamp?. All info,pictures and help welcome

markphelan

Ya I built 1 with a 35w slim ballast and a 6000k bulb problem i see with it is the centre of the beam doesnt focus well but you get light out to 150/200 yards. Can pm you a couple photos if your intrested.

mikeyboo

Ya if you don't mind thanks. What light do you think is best hid or normal bulb?

markphelan

mikeyboo wrote: »

Ya if you don't mind thanks. What light do you think is best hid or normal bulb?

To be honest im using a lightforce 210 and it would put the HID to shame.. The problem is the warm up time and the focus on the HID bulb but at 35W you are using less power than your typical halogen bulb(75W - 100W).. ill get photos to you tomorrow.

markphelan

Can you pm me an email address nd ill send them on..

mikeyboo

markphelan wrote: »

To be honest im using a lightforce 210 and it would put the HID to shame.. The problem is the warm up time and the focus on the HID bulb but at 35W you are using less power than your typical halogen bulb(75W - 100W).. ill get photos to you tomorrow.

Ya thats what I was thinking it would be the same as if it was in a car

markphelan

You have an e-mail. If you have any more questions ask away, more than happy to help.

mikeyboo

markphelan wrote: »

You have an e-mail. If you have any more questions ask away, more than happy to help.

No hassle cheers I'll look at it later on when get the chance

garv123

We used a Lightforce 170HID last year. its a very white coloured light compared to the normal more yellow colour off the 170.

probably pick up eyes over 500 yards and could make out things well belong the range we needed to.

We used a green filter and it was still as strong as a normal 170 without a filter so it was handy for lamp shy foxes.

They've a hefty price tag with them though.

hedzball

markphelan wrote: »

To be honest im using a lightforce 210 and it would put the HID to shame.. The problem is the warm up time and the focus on the HID bulb but at 35W you are using less power than your typical halogen bulb(75W - 100W).. ill get photos to you tomorrow.

A lightforce 170 hid will kill a lightroce 240 striker all day..

An "adapted" lamp isn't going to be of much use..







'hdz

markphelan

hedzball wrote: »

A lightforce 170 hid will kill a lightroce 240 striker all day..

An "adapted" lamp isn't going to be of much use...

'hdz

I was just making a comparison between the two lamps I have.. Cant comment on a factory built HID lamp as I havnt seen one being used..

ace86

garv123 wrote: »

We used a Lightforce 170HID last year. its a very white coloured light compared to the normal more yellow colour off the 170.

probably pick up eyes over 500 yards and could make out things well belong the range we needed to.

We used a green filter and it was still as strong as a normal 170 without a filter so it was handy for lamp shy foxes.

They've a hefty price tag with them though.

As the lad said the Hid Lamp is unreal I have the Lightforce HID 240 and it gives a great beam of light. I had problems with my lead which I believe is a common problem with all Lightforce lamps but got a new one fitted and tested and its sorted now so hopefully no more problems.

td5

Ihave been using a Lightforce 170 Hid roof mounted light for past 4 years. I bought it direct from Lightforce in Aus. Its a fantastic piece of kit and makes a normal halogen light look like a candle in comparision. Foxes are crystal clear even with a filter fitted.

mikeyboo

Thanks for the replys lad how much is a hunting hid lamp?

Lotharmike

I had the HID Lightforce 170 with a Deben Lithium Ion battery,bought from Simon in Sportsden over 12 months ago cost €500.Simon threw in a lightforce satchel as part of the deal.If doing a lot of foxing it is the only way to go,word of caution it is not suitable for a lone shooter.You need a good lamp man with you as it can be awkward & dazzle the bejaysus out of you if your barrel is chrome(speaking from experience).Having said that bought a HID Hand held lamp from dealextreme a couple of weeks ago.Excellent for a solo shooter good to 200-250 yards also a Lithium Ion battery.Do not really know the battery life as of yet worked away nearly continuous for over 1 hour 30 minutes the other night.Not bad for 102 Dollars delivered.

Rechargeable 24W 6000K 1400-Lumen HID Torch Flashlight - Black