M*gLED modules in C cell lights - any good?

[Modern_Major_General]

I've seen a lot of runtime data for the M*gLED modules running on D cells, but does anyone know what kind of runtime and regulation to expect on C cells? Obviously the big output drop in the first 15 min is going to stay the same, but I'm curious how well they hold up AFTER that. Thanks.

 

[021411]

You are better off getting this..
http://www.batteryjunction.com/tle-6k2.html

 

[Monocrom]

Don't have any hard numbers for you, regarding runtime or brightness. But I use a 2-C cell Mag w/ MagLED in it as my work light. I patrol darkened floors. My patrols usually take a full hour each shift, 5 shifts a week. I haven't replaced the batteries in months. The last time I did, the light had been going strong for several months. (I just don't like using old batteries in my lights).

For a full-size flashlight, it's quite bright. That initial drop off is the only thing that happens to brightness.

 

[Cydonia]

I've seen a lot of runtime data for the M*gLED modules running on D cells, but does anyone know what kind of runtime and regulation to expect on C cells? Obviously the big output drop in the first 15 min is going to stay the same, but I'm curious how well they hold up AFTER that. Thanks.

C cells have about half the capacity as D's, so... I always assumed the MagLED would run for about half the time as on D's? I've a 4C with a MagLED I upgraded to SSC LED and I expect up to 20 hours... half the 48 hours a 4D gets.

 

[Modern_Major_General]

thanks for the feedback

 

[AndyTiedye]

You are better off getting this..
http://www.batteryjunction.com/tle-6k2.html

2C Mag + TLE6EX + 2 AW Li IOn C cells + extender makes a very nice light.

 

[wintermute]

Here's a crazy drop in for the D-cell mag:
http://www.malkoffdevices.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_3&products_id=15

 

[Alin10123]

Here's a crazy drop in for the D-cell mag:
http://www.malkoffdevices.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_3&products_id=15

I second malkoff's mod. Very impressive.

 

[BSBG]

I keep a 3C w/ MagLED in my truck. Always seems to work and I can't remember the last time I changed the batteries. Now might be a good time .

 

[kelmo]

I just upgraded the 3D mag in my truck. I got a Mag LED module from Lighthound and changed the batteries. I've had this sucker maybe 20 years?! This suckers is huge compared to my 9P...