Easy/Simple maglite mods?

[BlueBoom]

Are there any simple mods for the 2aa mag-lite, like boring out the reflector to fit a 5mm LED.

I so is there any simple mods for the mag-lite that are simple, I don't mean going to the store and buying one of those 3 led maglite things.

Oh yea, what is the BRIGHTEST bulb that will fit a 2aa maglite.

Notice I said FIT. (I'll bore out the reflector for bigger bulbs of course)

But no bulbs bigger then 10mm.

 

[ImGeo]

Ive asked this before... and your best luck is to just get another light. The 2aa LED maglites are about $10 or 15 if you want the cheap and easy way--or if you're interested, you could look into some of the nicer but more expensive high-power LED lights you see around here.

And the nite-ize 3 mini LED bulbs: crap. Don't waste your money.

 

[StarHalo]

Your best bet for simple bang-for-the-buck would be the TerraLUX MiniStar2 drop-in, $20 for the same Cree LED and power regulation found in most other more expensive lights, double the runtime of the stock Mag bulb, and it takes only a couple of minutes to install. See it here: http://www.batteryjunction.com/tle-5k2.html

 

[BlueBoom]

Ive asked this before... and your best luck is to just get another light. The 2aa LED maglites are about $10 or 15 if you want the cheap and easy way--or if you're interested, you could look into some of the nicer but more expensive high-power LED lights you see around here.

And the nite-ize 3 mini LED bulbs: crap. Don't waste your money.

I so is there any simple mods for the mag-lite that are simple, I don't mean going to the store and buying one of those 3 led maglite things.


I said that cause there horrible.

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So where can I buy a high power leds like at least 50 lumens for the maglite 2aa?

I just really like the mag-lites design

If I can't how would a 2.5 Lumen white led look in a maglite or a 1-2 Lumen green one?



So where can I buy high power leds to fit the mini maglite that are atleast 50 lumens, how would a 2.5 lumen white led or a 1-2 lumen green led look in a mag-lite and are there any LED flashlights that take aa/aaa/c/d and are atleast 90 Lumens?

 

[BlueBoom]

Your best bet for simple bang-for-the-buck would be the TerraLUX MiniStar2 drop-in, $20 for the same Cree LED and power regulation found in most other more expensive lights, double the runtime of the stock Mag bulb, and it takes only a couple of minutes to install. See it here: http://www.batteryjunction.com/tle-5k2.html

I'd rather not pay 18 USD for shipping... :tired:

 

[StarHalo]

I'd rather not pay 18 USD for shipping... :tired:

Hm, it's only $8.99 to my location, but maybe you're overseas.

Once you cross the $40 line, time to just skip it and buy a Fenix (with free shipping): https://www.fenix-store.com/

 

[LEDninja]

Most 5mm LEDs are 3.6V Vf. Most 2AA batteries are 3V. Without enough voltage you get very dim light. There is 1 exception.
Instructions. You can get the LED here. Lambda has not sold the LED for about 4 years now.
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Note the LED only works above 2.7V so with alkaline batteries you have to change batteries when they are only 10% used. If you use L91 lithium batteries the high voltage of the batteries when they are fresh might the LED. It is recommended to use lithium batteries in some other device for 5 minutes before using them in the minimag.
I would recommend getting the Boosted version of the SMJLED instead of this (see below).

Are there any simple mods for the 2aa mag-lite, like boring out the reflector to fit a 5mm LED.

Simple means drop ins. In order of increasing brightness:
Those 3 led maglite things;
1/2 watt maglite things
Boosted version of the SMJLED;
1 watt maglite things;
Cree based maglite things. led-replacement is cheaper for international shipping. Battery junction is cheaper for US shipping.

I so is there any simple mods for the mag-lite that are simple, I don't mean going to the store and buying one of those 3 led maglite things.

Buy a new 2AA flashlight.
New Mini MagLED multi-mode with Rebel LED At $21.99 it is no more costly than the more expensive drop ins;
Too many others to list here.

Oh yea, what is the BRIGHTEST bulb that will fit a 2aa maglite.

 

[Youfoundnemo]

you could do the aurolite kit, around 60 lumens of incan goodness

 

[Dawg]

Most 5mm LEDs are 3.6V Vf. Most 2AA batteries are 3V. Without enough voltage you get very dim light. There is 1 exception.
Instructions. You can get the LED here. Lambda has not sold the LED for about 4 years now.
-
Note the LED only works above 2.7V so with alkaline batteries you have to change batteries when they are only 10% used. If you use L91 lithium batteries the high voltage of the batteries when they are fresh might the LED. It is recommended to use lithium batteries in some other device for 5 minutes before using them in the minimag.
I would recommend getting the Boosted version of the SMJLED instead of this (see below).


Simple means drop ins. In order of increasing brightness:
Those 3 led maglite things;
1/2 watt maglite things
Boosted version of the SMJLED;
1 watt maglite things;
Cree based maglite things. led-replacement is cheaper for international shipping. Battery junction is cheaper for US shipping.


Buy a new 2AA flashlight.
New Mini MagLED multi-mode with Rebel LED At $21.99 it is no more costly than the more expensive drop ins;
Too many others to list here.

Nice post LEDninja, great info, all in one place. Another goodie for minimags that I find indispensable....Kroll Clikie.

 

[Gunner12]

I created this thread for a reason. Look at the drop-ins. Many of the higher power ones come with a reflector designed for the LED.

Also it's probably cheaper to buy a new light.

Many 2 AA lights can go over 100 lumen (as an example, the Fenix LD20 is probably around 150-160 lumen on turbo) and 1 AAA ones can hit 60 lumen.

 

[Unforgiven]

We'll continue in Gunner12's thread above and close this one.