Vector 2M Pwr Rch Spotlight - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Red, Yellow, Green are the battery level indicators, Red being the lowest like a fuel gauge. If the green comes on right away after plugging in the charger then it must not indicate the charge cycle. If its a 3Ah battery whats the charger output amperage? Then you could just do the math to figure out how long it would take to charge that battery to full with the output. Otherwise it shouldn't hurt it to leave it plugged in overnight or at least a few hours to charge it.

I found a 2.9 amp which seems to be the only replacement available. It fits although the dimensions are Length 3.11 - Width 2.1 Height 4.21 The model # is PS-1227 and is available at batterybuyer.com

It will be SOLID green. :)

auto zone should have replacement blulbs h4

I bought those kind of on a reliable seller, I personally think they are pretty good so far. hope that will be helpful. seller link here

Check and replace the bulb. Make sure your charger has power coming out of it. Also, depending on how long you have owned this the battery could be shot. Just as cheap to buy a new light as it is to buy a new battery.

6 Volts, here is info from site.
VEC127Y
VECTOR SPORT SPOT 1 MILLION CANDLE POWER CORDLESS-RECHARGEABLE SPOTLIGHT

• HIGH CANDLE POWER QUARTZ HALOGEN BULB DELIVERS A BRIGHT AND TIGHT BEAM
  
• AREA WORKLIGHT IN HANDLE PROVIDES UP TO 15 HOURS OF LIGHT WHEN FULLY CHARGED
  
• PROVIDES CONTINUOUS SPOTLIGHT USE FOR UP TO 25 MINUTES WHEN FULLY CHARGED
  
• HIGH IMPACT, BREAK RESISTANT ABS AND POLYCARBONATE HOUSING
  
• TOUGH, WEATHER RESISTANT AND BUILT FOR RUGGED OUTDOOR USE
  
• REPLACEABLE 6 VOLT, 6 AMP HOUR, NON-SPILLABLE, SEALED BATTERY
  
• LOCKING TRIGGER FOR ON/OFF LIGHT CONTROL
  
• INCLUDES AC AND DC CHARGING ADAPTERS
  
• INCLUDES BUILT IN HANDS FREE WORKSTAND
  

batteryspec.com. Part # TR2.7-12, or TR2.6-12C. The first one is 2.7 AH, and the 2nd is 2.6 AH

http://www.interstatebatteries.com/cs_eStore/Search.aspx/Sealed-Lead-Acid-SLA/SEL/DMU6-3?dsNavigation=Ns~product+Type%7c101%7c1%7c,N~44-4294605750-4282344275

atbatt.com has the one you are looking for and also a 3.5 ah, which would hold a slighly longer charge than the supplied battery.

Hi I also was looking for the battery for my VEC127.Found it at the following location:http://www.batteryinternational.com/vector-vec127-spotlight-batteries-vector-f1.html9.95 + 6.95(shipping)

Hi, I've actually been inside these spotlights before-they have a rather small sealed lead acid battery-which can be purchased at a Batteries plus store or maybe Radio Shack, the charger should be pretty universal-12vdc about 1 amp. However in my opinion it'll be quicker and probably a bit cheaper to buy a new light-shouldn't be more than $20 dollars even at a local hardware store. The lead acid battery will probably be close to that much, not to mention a charger @ around $10. Not to mention the switch needing to be properly placed before reassembly, the rubber gasket( if the unit's water resistant ). If you do repair the light or buy a new one keep in mind they only have about a 20 minute capacity ( high wattage bulb, small battery ) so it is important to charge as often as possible. This means if you use it for even 3 minutes-put it back on charge for as long as possible before next cycle, doing this will substantially increase the battery life. I hope this was useful and thanks for asking FixYa, good luck Prodzilla.

I have the 500,000 candlepower version which uses the same battery.
Interstate batteries says they have one but need at least a 30-day lead
time (!). www.BatteriesSpec.com called me back last night and said
their TR2-6 was close: approximately the same size but rated at 2 AH
(vs. 3). I commented it would just not run as long.

Ordered this morning; the gentleman I talked to at BatteriesSpec was
Ron Evans and he requested I get back with him after installing the
battery for feedback. HTH,

Radio Shack sells AC/DC replacement power adapters that will work. Also RV places such as Boat and RV found local or online. Google Boat and RV and they have chargers there for about 12.00 - 20.00. Hope this helps! Matthew

It is most likely the battery, when they are bought new if they are not charged correctly the batteries will go bad very fast and even if it is used the batteries still go bad very fast. You may be able to find a new battery or a whole new spot light at a very low price on an online store like ebay.

There is good news and bad news concerning a replacement battery for this particular model light.
The good news is that a suitable, but not exact, replacement will be available at Battery Mart on November 30, 2010.
The bad news is that it cost $29.95.
http://www.batterymart.com/p-sla-1039-12-volt-2-3-ah-sealed-lead-acid-battery.html

I purchased about a dozen of these lights in 2006 and have had them in storage since. No one can or will be more unhappy than I should all of them need new batteries.

jwgbounder,
despite the relatively recent acquisition,
apparently Black & Decker no longer services Vector products either.
They sold their Vector line to Baccus Global LLC as of about August 2010
(see http://support.blackanddecker.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5771 ).

I have the same lamp you do, and here's how I recently replaced my battery.
Replacement source for Vector Spot battery "SEL DMU6-6":
the Tempest TR6-6 at BatterySpec
@http://www.batteryspec.com/cgi-bin/cart.cgi?action=link&product=313 .
(I suggest avoiding their TR6-6A for Vectors Spotlights: it's a little bigger, and may not fit.
Also, BatterySpec suggests the Tempest 5-6A as an equivalent for the original "SEL DMU 6-6";
that's only equivalent if5ah=6ah. Caveat Emptor).
You can see the actual specs on this product at (the manufacturer)
Tempest's web site: http://www.tempestbatteries.com/html/tr6-6.html.
This seems to be a virtually identical battery as Vector's original "SEL DMU 6-6" in every way but one.
Vector's battery had one F1 (.187"wide) terminal,
and one F2 (.250" wide) terminal.
On the BatterySpec's Tempest, both terminals are F1.
This was no problem: the Vector lamp's leads snap snug and secure over both terminals.
I paid $10.90, plus $10.13 shipping, ordered on Saturday morning 10/23,
got a shipping confirmation from their San Jose CA warehouse Monday evening 10/25,
and received it in Virginia on Monday morning 11/1/2010.

11/5 update: battery charged, and the lamp works great.

In March, 2006, Black & Decker purchased Vector Products, Inc. Since the acquisition, Black & Decker has assumed the manufacturing of all Vector products. For customer service and warranty information for Vector products, please contact Black & Decker Customer Service.

In March, 2006, Black & Decker purchased Vector Products, Inc. Since the acquisition, Black & Decker has assumed the manufacturing of all Vector products. For customer service and warranty information for Vector products, please contact Black & Decker Customer Service.

Or you may find one here: http://www.batterywholesale.com/battery-store/SLA-batteries/

http://www.tempestbatteries.com/html/tr6-6.html