NEW! TerraLUX MaxStar5 K2 5W U bin LED upgrade for 3-6 C or D cell Maglites TLE-6K2!

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In partnership with TerraLUX I'm thrilled to announce that BatteryJunction.com will be exclusively launching the new TerraLUX MaxStar5 aka TLE-6K2 which utilizes a U bin LumiLED Luxeon K2 LED and will work in any 3-6 C or D cell Maglite.

Lightly overdriven this will output 100-135 lumens (120typical) and is a simple drop in - no adapters, no dummy batteries, just plug and play.
-Regulated with the TerraLUX LED Light Engine for constant output.
-Output is the same regardless of 3-6, C/D cells. (Edit: new info - Same for 4-6 cells, 3 cells starts the same but will drop as battery voltage drops below 4.5V (new alkalines are typically above 1.5V)
-Maintains focusability.
-Extended runtimes (still measuring)
-BRIGHT!

As usual coupon code: 'cpf2006' will save you 5% - USPS First Class shipping option for domestic orders will be <$4.

For international buyers we can offer air letter shipping for $5 anywhere in the world but as it's uninsurable the risk is your own. If you want this service please check out at the air parcel rate (will be $15-20) then just send me an EMAIL (NO PM's please) immediately afterwards with your order number and I will adjust your order.

Shipping now!

Regulation - yum:
MAXSTAR5


Order, more details, big pic etc on the website:
http://www.batteryjunction.com/tle-6k2.html

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We're exceptionally busy right now so I'm not sure when I will be back to answer questions but I think most of the basics are covered on the website. Beamshots etc coming when I have time.
 
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Re: NEW! TerraLUX MaxStar5 K2 5W U bin LED upgrade for 3-6 C or D cell Maglites TLE-6K2!

Will you be making a 2 C/D version available? Thanks. Kirk
 

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Re: NEW! TerraLUX MaxStar5 K2 5W U bin LED upgrade for 3-6 C or D cell Maglites TLE-6K2!

Hi Kirk,

No immediate plans with the TLE-6K2 - there were current issues.

More to come that I can't discuss quite yet. :)
 

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Re: NEW! TerraLUX MaxStar5 K2 5W U bin LED upgrade for 3-6 C or D cell Maglites TLE-6K2!

:sold:

I've been looking forward to this one for my 4D mag.

I hope it rocks :rock:

Thanks Battery Junction! :goodjob:
 

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Re: NEW! TerraLUX MaxStar5 K2 5W U bin LED upgrade for 3-6 C or D cell Maglites TLE-6K2!

Matt - Thanks for the reply. Guess I had better get my old 3D out and dust it off! I look forward to more announcements. Cheers. Kirk
 

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Re: NEW! TerraLUX MaxStar5 K2 5W U bin LED upgrade for 3-6 C or D cell Maglites TLE-6K2!

Does this have the "thermal management" circuitry like the Mag Led drop in's?
 

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Re: NEW! TerraLUX MaxStar5 K2 5W U bin LED upgrade for 3-6 C or D cell Maglites TLE-6K2!

I don't think so, nor should it need it - one of the primary advantages of the K2 is their ability to take the heat.
 

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Re: NEW! TerraLUX MaxStar5 K2 5W U bin LED upgrade for 3-6 C or D cell Maglites TLE-6K2!

Thanks for the quick reply!

That's what I was thinking, K2's can take more heat than the Luxeon's so they don't need the "thermal management" like the Mag Leds.

I just wanted to make sure.
 

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Re: NEW! TerraLUX MaxStar5 K2 5W U bin LED upgrade for 3-6 C or D cell Maglites TLE-6K2!

Sounds interesting.

I'll be watching this closely -


Wonder what's the Current Draw, with new Alkalines ?

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Re: NEW! TerraLUX MaxStar5 K2 5W U bin LED upgrade for 3-6 C or D cell Maglites TLE-6K2!

ernsanada said:
Does this have the "thermal management" circuitry like the Mag Led drop in's?


I always hear about this. Does it actually have this "circuitry" or does it just get hot and lose efficiency...

Even if the former is true, it says Mag was not interested in performance by leaving out heatsinking..
 

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Re: NEW! TerraLUX MaxStar5 K2 5W U bin LED upgrade for 3-6 C or D cell Maglites TLE-6K2!

Got another question for you MattK. How well do these run on 3 of your 10,000mAh Nimh rechargeable D batteries? Would it be better to go with 4 cells in that case?
 

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Re: NEW! TerraLUX MaxStar5 K2 5W U bin LED upgrade for 3-6 C or D cell Maglites TLE-6K2!

Runtiume off 3 x 12000mah NIMH's ? Will this work? Would be fantastic!
 

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Re: NEW! TerraLUX MaxStar5 K2 5W U bin LED upgrade for 3-6 C or D cell Maglites TLE-6K2!

Will you be taking beamshots when they arrive on Tuesday?

These would probably make nice Christmas gifts. I think everyone in my family has a Maglite.
 

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Re: NEW! TerraLUX MaxStar5 K2 5W U bin LED upgrade for 3-6 C or D cell Maglites TLE-6K2!

I'll do runtime tests as soon as a I have a chance. It's unlikely runtime tests and beamshots will happen next week as we're at the height of the Christmas rush and already working as hard as we possibly can just to stay on top of shipping same/next day and this must take priority.

Run time will be very long - the data sheet says approx 15 hours on 3 D cells, adjust accordingly for more cells.

I don't know if it will work on NiMh cells yet as I haven't tested it but I'd be very surprised if it didn't work - I can almost guarantee it will work in 4-6 cells applications, but am unsure about 3 cells.
 

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Re: NEW! TerraLUX MaxStar5 K2 5W U bin LED upgrade for 3-6 C or D cell Maglites TLE-6K2!

Coupon Code needs to be CPF2006 no spaces - "CPF 2006" won't work just figured out I needed to leave out the space. Hope this babys bright. Love the regulation should hold me over till Cree units come out.
 
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Re: NEW! TerraLUX MaxStar5 K2 5W U bin LED upgrade for 3-6 C or D cell Maglites TLE-6K2!

Just when I gave my 3D M@G away, I may have to re-think
 

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Re: NEW! TerraLUX MaxStar5 K2 5W U bin LED upgrade for 3-6 C or D cell Maglites TLE-6K2!

PhotonWrangler said:
Does it affect focusing?

The post states:

-Maintains focusability.

The web site states:

FOCUSABILITY. The MaxStar5 preserves one of the most outstanding features of the Mag Instruments® line of flashlights, the ability to focus. The MaxStar5 produces a focused beam that throws a bright beam a very long distance.
 
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