Nite Ize C/D Cell L.E.D. Upgrade

[ringzero]

Anyone know if this upgrade works in all PR bulb lights, or does it only work for Mags? The description on the Nite Ize site says it's for Mags, but doesn't say if it will work in other PR lights.

[Empath]

It is standard PR, and should work in any PR based light. Before getting them, I'd urge you to do a search of comments here. They do have their pecularities that you may find important.

[ringzero]

It is standard PR, and should work in any PR based light. Before getting them, I'd urge you to do a search of comments here. They do have their pecularities that you may find important.

Thanks a lot Empath.

Searched the CPF threads, which led me to a review over on Flashlight Reviews. I'd forgotten that FR also has reviews of drop in LED replacement bulbs.

I'm looking for a LED replacement to drop into a Rayovac tilt-head 2D worklight to provide loooooong runtime for blackouts. The Nite Ize looks nearly perfect for that.

The Rayovac host looks nearly perfect for blackouts also: designed to tailstand and the head swivels up and down 90 degrees or more. And, they're on sale at Lowes.

Thanks again.

[jnj1033]

The Nite-Ize PR upgrade does work in any PR-base light, but the emitter is a little lower than the filament on an incandescent bulb. On most fixed-focus lights, you will be stuck in the flood setting, which isn't very impressive.

[pizzaman]

For a 2 cell work light I much prefer the SMJLED PR2 drop in bulb to the nite-ize mag LED replacement bulb. The SMJLED is brighter and whiter, with superb battery runtime. The SMJLED is a far superior performer without getting into higher current solutions. Do a search here in the forums for more input. You can buy these here in the "Sell" forum for around $6. I just received 6 more of these beauties from "TrueBlue". Super fast shipping!

I found the NiteIze MagLED bulb to be dim with a bluish tint. I use this bulb in my Dorcy 4 cell dome lanterns/flashlights. I used this on a recent camp outing and was wishing for a few more lumens. I am tempted to re-wire them to 3V so I can use the SMJLED PR2 instead.

Good luck, TR

[ringzero]

For a 2 cell work light I much prefer the SMJLED PR2 drop in bulb to the nite-ize mag LED replacement bulb. Good luck, TR

Thanks jnj1033.
Thanks pizzaman.

I would go with the SMJLED PR2 if it were easily available.

I can get a couple of the Nite Ize with zero effort, just by adding them onto my next order from Campmor.

[TORCH_BOY]

The SMJLED PR2 is a much better option by all means

[ringzero]

The SMJLED PR2 is a much better option by all means

Thanks for the tip TORCH_BOY.

I'd go with the SMJLED PR2, if it were readily available.

I'm going to go with the Nite Ize because I can just add a couple of them on to my next Campmor order.

[selfbuilt]

Having had both the NiteIze and SMJLED PR bulbs, and trying them out in 3 different 2-D cell flashlights, I have to second everyone's recommendation here. I thnk you are likely to be disappointed with the NI.

Unless your 2D has a focusable beam, you are likely to get a large "donut-hole" style flood out of the NiteIze (it did on both of my non-focusable models). The light output is also a lot lower compared to the SMJLED. Oh, and the SMJLED is cheaper around here.

I've bought SMJLEDs from both Lambda and TrueBlue here, and have had great service from both (I believe Lambda is out right now, but check with TrueBlue).