First Lamp

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

What do you reckon to this kit for a first lamp?

 

Im guessing thats everything i need there, lamp, battery, shoulder strap.

 

Is that about the right price?

 

Im not looking to get one for 6 months or more as my pup is only young but just pricing up.

 

Cheers

 

Gaz

 

http://www.ianhodgefieldsports.co.uk/shop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=236

Edited November 4, 2010 by gareth_daniel

[KittleRox 2,147]

What do you reckon to this kit for a first lamp?

 

Im guessing thats everything i need there, lamp, battery, shoulder strap.

 

Is that about the right price?

 

Im not looking to get one for 6 months or more as my pup is only young but just pricing up.

 

Cheers

 

Gaz

 

http://www.ianhodgefieldsports.co.uk/shop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=236

there was athread on here about a week ago,saying ian hodge was murder to deal with,people waiting weeks for delivery,etc,

[chartpolski 23,303]

problem is; the picture is a "240 Blitz", and what they are selling is a "170 Striker" ! Two very different lamps; so you might be disapointed with what you receive !

 

Cheers.

[Lost Generation 93]

The striker and battery combination should be fine, although if you can afford the extra go for a lithium ion battery which are much lighter (only about a third the weight of conventional batteries). Also as, Chartpolski has said, the lamp pictured has the 240mm blitz head not the handier 170mm striker although they both use the same 100w bulb.

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

Can you buy the striker 170 and then get pretty much any Li-Ion battery?

 

Anyone know where you can get Li-Ion batteries at a good price?

 

I might buy a Striker lamp 2nd hand as there seem to be loads around in for sale section. Then buy battery new.

 

Cheers

 

Gaz

[Lost Generation 93]

Can you buy the striker 170 and then get pretty much any Li-Ion battery?

 

Anyone know where you can get Li-Ion batteries at a good price?

 

I might buy a Striker lamp 2nd hand as there seem to be loads around in for sale section. Then buy battery new.

 

Cheers

 

Gaz

 

 

At the moment lithium ion battery packs are only made by Deben: www.deben.com/lithium-ion.html but if you shop around you may be able to find someone doing them cheaper than Deben. The price of the pack includes chargers and a belt pack

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

Okay thanks mate.

 

Ive been looking at the Deben Li-Ions in CMW.

 

Does the ampage have an effect on the lamp or is it just how long the battery will last?

 

They are all 12v but different ampage.

 

Cheers

 

Gaz.