Lightforce lamp size

[Grousekeeper84 2]

Hi can anyone if all the workings of the three sizes of lightforce lamps (lance, striker and blitz) are the same and its just the size and shape of reflecter that changes the beam?

[JohnGalway 1,043]

Not 100% sure what you're asking but...

 

The threading on all size reflector housings will fit both hand held and scope mounted arms.

 

The beam itself is affected by a number of things. How far the prongs on the bulb are pushed into the arm socket, the filament in the bulb (tightly coiled filament which is vertical will give a better rounder spot - as in the filament is going in the same direction as the two prongs on the bulb. Where as a horizontal filament, one that goes perpendiculat to the two prongs will give you a more oval spot. Also, the reflector housing can be turned clockwise and anti clockwise which can change the focus of the beam from flood to spot.

 

It can take a little playing around to get the best beam, but all the lamps basically work the same way. The size of the reflector means it will reflect more light. But, the smallest reflector (lance) can only take a 75W or smaller bulb, or you'll tarnish the reflector and it won't be nearly as effective. I run 100W bulbs in my strikers and Blitz.

[Grousekeeper84 2]

Cheers for the reply mate i was just wondering if with the 3 sizes are they identical apart from the reflecter ie. if you had a striker and put a blitz reflecter housing on it would the light then be identical to if you just bought a blitz?

[JohnGalway 1,043]

Yup, that's the way they work. The only thing you can't do is put a blitz reflector on a scope mounting arm and expect it to clip on, the reflector housing is too big for that job.