(AU) 4x D-Cell to 6v Lantern battery adapter. where to buy? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: wilfred
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 05, 2017, 03:26:33 am
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author: Don Hills
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 05, 2017, 08:15:20 am
content: Are you looking to use rechargeables? The normal carbon-zinc or alkaline lantern batteries are a similar price to 4 D cells of the same chemistry, and in theory higher capacity.

author: Harb
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 05, 2017, 10:58:52 am
content: 200 Lumen is like candle power these days.I have a Nitecore LED torch that is 3800 Lumens that is about 2.5 x 4.5 inches in size, runs for tens of hours on 1 charge.......torch technology is so advanced these days

author: Don Hills
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 05, 2017, 10:09:34 pm
content: I have one of those Dolphin torches... was given it because it had been dropped, which sheared the LED assembly off the reflector. A little Plastiweld fixed it right up. It throws a remarkably tight beam. Pretty simple, with just a resistor in series with the LED. I was hoping for a driver.

author: MarkL
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 06, 2017, 01:17:24 am
content: Coleman used to include these 4xD-cell adapters with their camping lanterns. Try searching for "coleman 5354-500".If you don't mind also buying a set of 4 D-cells with the adapter, search for "Rayovac 6VADPT-B". Amazon has them."lantern battery adapter" also has lots of hits, including ebay.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 06, 2017, 04:08:25 am
content: A few years ago I actually bought a torch that took the 6V lantern battery ... and it came with the 4 x D cell adapter included. I think it may have come from Aldi - but I can't be 100% sure.I've never used the D cell option - but I have no idea where the adapter would be now. Possibly in a box ... somewhere.

author: Harb
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 06, 2017, 06:41:41 am
content: Quote from: wilfred on April 05, 2017, 11:41:43 amNah it will do around 1000 hours on the lowest setting and down from there.......it has many levels of brightness that can be adjust with button clicks and the little Oled screen.Thos adaptors still come up as in stock, so maybe you need to try a few different Jaycar stores

author: Kilrah
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 06, 2017, 09:42:31 am
content: Quote from: Harb on April 05, 2017, 10:58:52 amIt will only run for "tens of hours" when the output is set at... around 200lm ironically, so your point is moot

author: Harb
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 06, 2017, 11:47:36 am
content: Quote from: Kilrah on April 06, 2017, 09:42:31 amit will run a lot longer than a 6 volt battery will, so its not really moot......

author: Harb
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 06, 2017, 11:51:35 am
content: Quote from: wilfred on April 06, 2017, 09:34:51 amJaycar online

author: Don Hills
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 07, 2017, 06:19:09 am
content: Quote from: wilfred on April 05, 2017, 09:04:57 amOK. Mine doesn't get regular use, so I prefer the lantern battery because it's contained if it leaks, unlike D cells.

author: aargee
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 08, 2017, 03:13:16 am
content: My Jaycar one from years ago was a bit crappy. The plating tarnished pretty quickly to the point where it was unreliable