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Thread: MAG-LITE Upgrade
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23-06-2017, 10:29 #1
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MAG-LITE Upgrade
Hi Guys.
I have an old (15 years+) MAG-LITE torch.
Is it possible to upgrade the existing globe to a LED ?
The torch still works 100% but does rather 'eat-up' the batteries.
Regards.
Keith.
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23-06-2017, 10:31 #2
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Re: MAG-LITE Upgrade
Yes you can get an LED upgrade for it, won't be massive lumen but still.
1st prize would be to import an LED upgrade from https://malkoff-devices.myshopify.co...to-fit-maglite
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23-06-2017, 10:33 #3
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23-06-2017, 10:34 #4
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Re: MAG-LITE Upgrade
I've gone this route and with the cost of batteries and the lack of spill I just bought a decent 2 x AA torch to replace it.
Have my proper surefires, streamlights and an elzetta as primaries
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23-06-2017, 10:35 #5
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23-06-2017, 10:39 #6
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Re: MAG-LITE Upgrade
You dont mention which Maglite. I did the upgrade on mine about 12 months ago, which is a 3 cell (those huge batteries), and it was a revelation in terms of light quality, the distance of the throw, and i haven't changed batteries since....
It is probably the same year model as yours.
Think i paid R300.00 at DSG. Money well spent, as you do get a decent truncheon in the process...
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23-06-2017, 10:50 #7
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Re: MAG-LITE Upgrade
Hi Spez247.
Thanks for that.
Yes, it does seem that we both have the same 'old' MAG-LITE which uses X3 'D cell' batteries.
The ZAR 300 which you spent at Dave Sheer Guns...was that just for the replacement LED ?
If so...good value...I hope that DSG still stock them.
They are my 'local' gun shop.
I seem to spend a lot of time (and money) there !
Regards...and Thanks Guys for all the info.
Much appreciated.
Keith.
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23-06-2017, 10:57 #8
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Re: MAG-LITE Upgrade
the maglite i bought from mr_medic has the led upgrade (not sure which one)
it may have less lumens than my led lenser but it pumps out a solid beam and seems brighter to me
weirdly i can light up my old mans exterior walls and he must be a solid 500-600m up the hill from me
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23-06-2017, 11:03 #9
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23-06-2017, 11:15 #10
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Re: MAG-LITE Upgrade
I've done the upgrade. Sometimes I have to shake the torch to get it started. When it works, it's great.
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