20 Most Recent Vector 2M Pwr Rch Spotlight - Page 3 Questions & Answers

I just ordered 5 batteries of same size and spec from:
http://www.atlantalightbulbs.com/ecart/nw012104/YUNTONGYT-660(6V6AH.20HR.htm
$9.34 per plus shipping.

I found another compatable but it was only a 5 Amp/hr battery. The above link is a direct replacement for the SEL DMU 6-6 6V6AH battery that came with the dual spotlight.

Measurements, electrodes exactly the same..

They just call it a YT-660 made by Yutong...

You are welcome...

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)

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.

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.

You can purchase it from Black and Decker, they purchased Vector in 2006, here is a link to their odering form;
http://www.dewaltservicenet.com/servicenet_home.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

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.