marchand
Contributor
Recently I was looking at prices for high output HID canister lights (35W) and was amazed at how high the prices were. I then started to consider making one myself, as I am mechanically inclined. after doing some research the cost of materials came to be roughly $300 - $450 each depending on battery type and how many are made at a time.
I was wondering if people would be willing to buy these from me if I decided to make them. I would sell them for less than $1000 dollars. This price may seem high when compared to material cost but making these would be very labor intensive as I would have to make parts one at a time with a laith.
Also, these would have a lifetime warranty against defects.
Technical Specs
6061 aluminum for canister and light head
hydraulic hose for umbilical (I am considering a stainless steel braided hose)
light head would be roughly the same size a a d-cell maglite except shorter and I should be able to put just about any type of handle on it.
canister could be either 2.5"X4.5"x9" or 3.5"X4.5"X6" This can would be for a 18.4Ah Lithium Ion battery. I have no idea (yet) how much this battery costs.
another option for the canister would be 11" long 3.5" diameter for a 10Ah NhMH battery pack.
Wall thickness would be close to 1/4" for both cans
lamp would be 35W metal halide probably for car headlamps if they don't require specific burn positions.
beam would be focusable.
all seals would be double O-rings and gaskets or combinations of the two
everything possible would be made out of metal. yes it will be heavy, but darn near bulletproof.
I am open to any suggestions, comments, and criticism. Anything you have to say I want to hear it.
I was wondering if people would be willing to buy these from me if I decided to make them. I would sell them for less than $1000 dollars. This price may seem high when compared to material cost but making these would be very labor intensive as I would have to make parts one at a time with a laith.
Also, these would have a lifetime warranty against defects.
Technical Specs
6061 aluminum for canister and light head
hydraulic hose for umbilical (I am considering a stainless steel braided hose)
light head would be roughly the same size a a d-cell maglite except shorter and I should be able to put just about any type of handle on it.
canister could be either 2.5"X4.5"x9" or 3.5"X4.5"X6" This can would be for a 18.4Ah Lithium Ion battery. I have no idea (yet) how much this battery costs.
another option for the canister would be 11" long 3.5" diameter for a 10Ah NhMH battery pack.
Wall thickness would be close to 1/4" for both cans
lamp would be 35W metal halide probably for car headlamps if they don't require specific burn positions.
beam would be focusable.
all seals would be double O-rings and gaskets or combinations of the two
everything possible would be made out of metal. yes it will be heavy, but darn near bulletproof.
I am open to any suggestions, comments, and criticism. Anything you have to say I want to hear it.