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    Interest in a low output LF d26 drop in

    My process is as such: I try to bend the inner spring out of the way and sneak the soldering iron in to the pins while the pill is secured with a pair of "helping hands". I use a 30 watt iron. I wrap the bulb in masking tape so that it can be gripped with a pair of pliers and pulled out when...
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    Interest in a low output LF d26 drop in

    In lieu of the slick FM Sunlight, you can screw the aforementioned DX lamp assembly apart and solder one of those sweet new Maglite bulbs in. This what I have been doing with their P60's atleast. I've been getting some really smooth defocused beams with both the 3 and 6 cell bulbs. At ~.8A...
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    Still enjoying my SL-20X! Any others? Anyone running or want to run glass UCL lens?

    I was lucky to receive a cop's old Sl-20 a few months back which I have fallen in love with as my duty light. The flasher/dimmer tailcap is a really cool option too and adds close range utility to the light in lieu to focusing. I also admire the 'tactical' suitability of the switch, being easy...
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    Looking to to buy a Surefire (or equivalent reliability) incan.

    Re: Best place to buy a Surefire (or equivelent reliability) incan. Yeah I'd be impressed if anyone had enough cells to wear out a switch
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    Looking to to buy a Surefire (or equivalent reliability) incan.

    Re: Best place to buy a Surefire (or equivelent reliability) incan. Be careful! You might fall in love and open the floodgates for a new incan collection! As the last couple posts have addressed, reliability in this instance is definitely related to feed-ability. So another plug for Maglites...
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    New Maglite Incan upgrades?

    As far as performance these are a noticeable improvement over the White-star bulbs both in uniformity of the beam and output- much like the original Magnum-star 1. Being bipin these can be perfectly centered much more readily however. For better or worse I've noticed that when dropped on the...
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    Probably a stupid question but

    Check this out: http://lygte-info.dk/review/batteries2012/Common18650comparator.php If you can fit them, 26650s would of course be advantageous
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    Sold/Expired 2.5" THROW MASTER by Fivemega (2)

    Paypal sent for #139 HA Gray and extra lens. Thanks!
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    Sold/Expired High temp. socket kit and s/s bezel for mag (FINAL)

    Paypal sent for 1 C + 1 D kit Thanks!
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    Maglite Mod

    If you go with the 2C you can have almost the same capacity with 18650's, but 26650's will hold their voltage better under heavy load. I won't delve into protected/unprotected merits as those have been intensely debated in other threads. Tightly rolled paper makes a light and effective sleeve...
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    Maglite Mod

    Kaidomain has a variety of cheap "m*g" reflectors. Of course Fivemega has the best reflectors. 3584 bulbs are a great route, the H bulbs indeed can be a bit fragile, but the L bulbs are indestructible, both in terms of voltage and physical impact. You will need a 52mm lens... I have had no...
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    Maglite Gripes

    +1 to these points in particular. The C cell lights especially feel great in hand and point naturally. With upgraded reflectors and lithium cells they also tend to balance around the switch. For woods walks I have found that the spot-to-flood system fits my needs better than a multimode...
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    What is the highest safe voltage of the M@g Mini 2cell globe LM2A001

    Well I've accidentally tested the reflector's endurance a couple times when it has come on in my belt sheath. 100 - 0% discharge and no damage... it draws about .9amps, while the newest minimag bulbs are drawing about .75, and the old ones .5, so we're not pushing things too much. As for the...
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    What is the highest safe voltage of the M@g Mini 2cell globe LM2A001

    The new maglite C&D bipin bulbs can be fit into a minimag; these have a much improved life and draw more juice too. I have put about a dozen cycles through my mini with NIMH and not even any visible blackening. Drill the reflector hole a little larger, then bend the bulb's legs so that it looks...
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    lumens per watt of a halogen bulb?

    Well efficiency can vary pretty wildly depending on the bulb, its age and what voltage is applied. Detailed information isn't available for the majority of bulbs, but you can look at Luxluthor's destructive bulb testing and find one with similar specs, then crunch some numbers. Pay attention to...
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