20/40 Watt Bulbs

[Dave Stern]

Originally Posted by Jim Bucciferro

I use the PAG 6 system which uses NiCad batteries. Normally I use a 20W bulb and that would get me through a few hours. I had tried a 30W to get more light and while it did give me the extra kick I needed I burned through the battery much faster. Make sure you have a spare or two if you up the wattage.

Jim, how do you carry the battery, the shoulder strap or did you buy the belt clip? do you turn your light on/off or just leave it on? I am finding that I get maybe 1-1.5 hours of bright light out of the battery then it dims .. (?) .. maybe I should condition my battery?

[Jim Bucciferro]

Dave,
I use the shoulder strap. When I am not using the light I turn it off since it can get annoying. Eventually the light starts to dim so I need to change batteries. Two will last me few hours as long as I don't keep the light on for too long.
I use a 20W lamp. The 30W lamp gave me better light but ate through the battery in about 30 minutes.