M*glite 2C mod

[Herk]

OK guys, I've racked my brain over all the posts and want to mod a M*glite 2C with the KPR 112 and 3X123. The question: Do the 123 batteries need a sleeve or do they fit into the existing body of the m*glite? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/icon23.gif

 

[Sway]

Hi Herk,

Yes you will need a sleeve, either a PVC pipe or rubber hose from the auto parts store will work well.

Later Sway,

 

[Herk]

Thanks. I'm all over it now!

 

[StevieRay]

Sway,

Could you be more specific as to the size of the pvc pipe or hose. Will this fit snugly in the 2c maglite?

Thanks

 

[TOB9595]

I found in Home Depot plastic pipe. I brought a 123 batt with me and sized it up that way. the pipe will be a smaller od than the mag id.
I don't even wrap tape around the pvc. It fits so well.
Tom

 

[Ginseng]

Try this.

Wilkey

 

[wdavis1]

Just wanted to thank ginseng and the other folks giving info on this mod. I just did this to a 2c mag and was so excited with the results that Im ready to try different mod.
I think Im hooked.
CPF and its members ROCK!

 

[TheFire]

Absolutely!

 

[unclearty]

On a similar note...I received my 1 D cell mag lite yesterday. I used a 3AA to D battery adaptor inside. Even using the stock Mag bulb, I can aim this thing down to a pencil of light that I can shine into my neighbor's living room 300 ft away! Can't wait to finish my Luxeon mod to it.

 

[Herk]

Thanks, Ginseng /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif Absolutely super info! With the picture and advice it took only a bit of shopping around and some time (5 minutes) in my Father-in-law's shop and wham, done. Very impressive. So impressive, in fact, that my Father-in-law asked for the specs and is intending to go about his own mod. Thanks again, great mod.

 

[Ginseng]

You are most welcome. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Wilkey