Survival Tubes - Converts Maglite to use 18650 (1D, 2D, and 3D sizes) - 550 Paracord

[allburger]

Bump.

[cummins4x4]

allburger, I have an old 3D Mag that I would like to upgrade. Running 3x18650's what LED drop in would you recommend? I am looking at a

TLE-6EX which is for a 4-6 D-cell, I am thinking I need this one because the voltage will be higher?

[fortean101]

The drop in you mentioned if it is for a 4-6 cell maglite (4 of 1.5volts= 6volts or 6 of 1.5volts=9volts) if using 3 of 18650 that is 11 volts in a low charged state or 12 volts when freshly charged it will probably blow the led and or it's circuit.. I am not sure that there is a drop in for that voltage but you can mod the mag light, although it is not as simple as a drop in (more fun though!)

Edit, just realised you could possibly put a resistor in the circuit to bring the voltage down, I am sure someone has a better idea though!

[cummins4x4]

Thanks, wondering if there is a Malkof that would work? Trying to keep it simple and low budget. I have quite a few 18650's so using them would be ideal, maybe use 2 with a dummy or spacer?

[fortean101]

Good idea 2 of 18650 would be 7.4 volts so would be right with in the range of the plug in you mentioned or the 4-6 cells malkoff

[allburger]

Agreed. I would recommend using 2 18650's and a dummy, or if it's in the budget, buy a nice shiny 2D maglite and run two 18650's.

[allburger]

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[yehcird]

I will take one as well.

[allburger]

I will take one as well.

Great. Please send paypal and i'll get it shipped right out. Please specify which size you would like.

[allburger]

Bump.

[allburger]

Bump!

[Sutton]

Sending payment for 1 x 2D Survival Tube.
Thanks.

Edit 1/14/12:
Just got my 2D Survival Tube yesterday and I am very happy with the product and overall quality.
Highly reccommended. I just might have to get another one for my wifes maglite.

[allburger]

Thank you for the positive feedback.

Sending payment for 1 x 2D Survival Tube.
Thanks.

Edit 1/14/12:
Just got my 2D Survival Tube yesterday and I am very happy with the product and overall quality.
Highly reccommended. I just might have to get another one for my wifes maglite.

[allburger]

Bump.

[weeman]

Bump.

many thanks. look forward to receiving 2d survival tube in due course

[allburger]

Bump!

[allburger]

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[allburger]

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[gatorgofer]

Any way to fabricate a similar set up for running 2 18650's in a 3C Mag. I've got one to work by stretching the spring and shimming the batteries with rubber O-rings but it is a somewhat funky arrangement. I would much prefer your approach. Can it be done? Thanks, btw,love the 2D set up!

[Deep6Osama]

I would be interested in a tube for c mags as well.

[TheCleanerSD]

Payment sent for 1x 2D tube.

[allburger]

Any way to fabricate a similar set up for running 2 18650's in a 3C Mag. I've got one to work by stretching the spring and shimming the batteries with rubber O-rings but it is a somewhat funky arrangement. I would much prefer your approach. Can it be done? Thanks, btw,love the 2D set up!

I haven't tried the C cell Mag setups yet. I actually dont own a 2c or 3c anymore. I may offer something like that in the future, but at this time, I don't have a way to mock up a tube.

[Sutton]

Payment sent for another 2D Survival Tube.

[cbbr]

Are these still available?

[awenta]

Are these still available?

+1 if so I want a 3d

[jmpaul320]

what a great idea

[awenta]

what a great idea

Awesome picture

[jmpaul320]

Awesome picture

lol tks