Question Dive Rite MR11 light revival

[BackstageDiver]

I have an old MR11 light from Dive Rite that no longer works. The battery holds a charge, and the ballast pushes some voltage when I flick the switch, but no light. I think replacing the lamp would be easiest, but the original M10N001 is out of production. There seems to be an upgraded part M10N004, described as "Next Gen SEL Lamp 10W," but it's uprated to 14W and has no protective glass shell. I'm wondering if this would be a bad idea or not. Solarc® M10N004, 14W

The alternative is retrofitting it to LED. I'm good with the DIY electronics part of that, but I don't have access to or expertise with a lathe to machine a new heat sink/mount for the new guts.

 

[Amano252]

Did you try it. I have a similar setup

 

[BackstageDiver]

Did you try it. I have a similar setup

I did not. I went to Dive Rite to ask about the lamp compatibility, and they offered me 25% off a new light if I trade it in, so I went with that. Sorry I can't help more

 

[1hogrider]

FWIW, I have an old Dive Rite MR11 that works just fine. The two battery packs I have are questionable and I am still evaluating them. In addition to the light, I have the charger and two spare HID bulbs. One bulb has a ballast transformer with it. I keep the canister and light head in a Pelican case. If anyone is interested in purchasing this outfit as a primary light or a parts source let me know.