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  1. 08-30-2011, 07:47 PM #31
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    Default Re: Survival Tubes - Converts Maglite to 18650 (1D, 2D, and 3D sizes) - 550 Paracord

    These tubes are awesome! I wonder why people still use AA ni-mh batteries when they can use these with 18650s.
    Before we can become old and wise, first we have to be young and foolish.
    When I die, I want to be like grandpa, peaceful and asleep. Unlike his passengers, screaming and yelling...


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    Default Re: Survival Tubes - Converts Maglite to use 18650 (1D, 2D, and 3D sizes) - 550 Parac

    Hi Curtis:

    Got the 3D tube today, FANTASTIC! Using it with a WA01331 potted bulb, the beam is now whiter and brighter compared to running 9xAA. So much easier to recharge 3x18650 than 9XAA batteries, also better runtime and better output.
    Before we can become old and wise, first we have to be young and foolish.
    When I die, I want to be like grandpa, peaceful and asleep. Unlike his passengers, screaming and yelling...


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    Thank you for the positive feedback!
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    Default Re: Survival Tubes - Converts Maglite to 18650 (1D, 2D, and 3D sizes) - 550 Paracord

    Hi, I'm interested in a couple of the 2D versions. Any cheaper if I dont want the tailcap mods?
    Cheers.
    p.s. are those trustfire flames a tight fit? I have 3100 panasonic cells that are slightly wider than those.
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    Default Re: Survival Tubes - Converts Maglite to 18650 (1D, 2D, and 3D sizes) - 550 Paracord

    I'm using the "flaming" Trustfire 2400s in my 2D & 3D tubes, room to spare both in diameter and length, the included tailcap spring takes care of any slack. These survival tubes are the the bees knees for running 18650s in 2&3 D Mags.
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    Default Re: Survival Tubes - Converts Maglite to 18650 (1D, 2D, and 3D sizes) - 550 Paracord

    Cool, so you can rattle the flames just a little? Do you think they would still fit with a thin sheet of paper wrapped around them?
    I think my batteries are probably 1mm larger diameter than those. I've already done tailcap mods so dont need that bit..
    Thanks for chipping in Fusion m8.
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    Default Re: Survival Tubes - Converts Maglite to 18650 (1D, 2D, and 3D sizes) - 550 Paracord

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    Cool, so you can rattle the flames just a little? Do you think they would still fit with a thin sheet of paper wrapped around them?
    I think my batteries are probably 1mm larger diameter than those. I've already done tailcap mods so dont need that bit..
    Thanks for chipping in Fusion m8.
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    Thanks.
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    Default Re: Survival Tubes - Converts Maglite to use 18650 (1D, 2D, and 3D sizes) - 550 Parac

    I'm interested.

    How much brighter (if at all) will this be if I'm still using the stock bulb? Alternatively, is there a better bulb that I could add on if I'm using 18650s? (I've got a 3D Mag)
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    Default Re: Survival Tubes - Converts Maglite to use 18650 (1D, 2D, and 3D sizes) - 550 Parac

    With 3 18650 batteries, you will be in the 11v - 12v range. You couldn't run Maglite bulbs as you would POOF instantly. With the right bulb, this could be a very bright setup.
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    Default Re: Survival Tubes - Converts Maglite to use 18650 (1D, 2D, and 3D sizes) - 550 Parac

    Hi, allburger!
    I just bought a 3D LED Maglite and I'm wondering how I would run an 18650 set up in it. I believe the voltage range would max out at about 4.5v but I still want to use the 3D survival tube. Would it work with a single 18650 and spacers?
    Any other suggestions are welcome as I don't want to spend 20 dollars on CR123 spacers.
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    Default Re: Survival Tubes - Converts Maglite to use 18650 (1D, 2D, and 3D sizes) - 550 Parac

    I could make you some kind of set up that would be a spacer. Shoot my a PM and we can talk about a price.
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    Recieved today. Perfect, thanks.
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    Default Re: Survival Tubes - Converts Maglite to use 18650 (1D, 2D, and 3D sizes) - 550 Parac

    Very glad you like it.

    Thank you.
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    Default Re: Survival Tubes - Converts Maglite to 18650 (1D, 2D, and 3D sizes) - 550 Paracord

    I'll take a 2D tube - $15
    Int'l shipping - $5

    PayPal sent. Transaction ID: 78Y66185V3108531L
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    Default Re: Survival Tubes - Converts Maglite to 18650 (1D, 2D, and 3D sizes) - 550 Paracord

    Paypal received. I'll get this shipped out early next week.


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    Default Re: Survival Tubes - Converts Maglite to use 18650 (1D, 2D, and 3D sizes) - 550 Parac

    Bought 1 2-d tube
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    paypal trans is Unique Transaction ID # 2P749687D8171823W
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