mag lite 3 D cell

[vic2367]

am thinking of getting the mag lite 3 d cell flashlight,,,have leds already so am looking now for an inca, what are some good mods for this light for better higher lightnoutput ,,run times ,,better reflector ..bulb ,,glass lens ,,,anything,,,thanks,,,this is going too be my new project,,,thanks,,,

 

[tebore]

Mag85 comes to mind rather quickly. About 850lumens out the front when done right.

 

[vic2367]

what are the parts needed ?

 

[tebore]

Lets just say the only thing that you'll be keeping will be the body.

A 9AA battery holder, new lens. reflector modding of the switch is needed.

Do a search and you should be able to find threads that can answer all your questions better than I can.

 

[icantsee]

This may be helpful.

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=158726

John

 

[Patriot]

what are the parts needed ?

Do a CPF search on Mag85 and you'll get tons of info.

This is an option too, if you want to purchase a Mag 85 ready to go. (turnkey)

http://www.light-edge.com/products.asp?section=Super%20Mag&cat=20

 

[vic2367]

ok,,,mag 85 out the door,,,,am just gonna change the reflector, bulb,,and lens,,,,have the lens covered,,,,but need some good advise on a good bulb , and reflector,,,looking for brightness , throw ? and total wideness ? keeping this light inca,,,,thanks

 

[GeorgePaul]

ok,,,mag 85 out the door,,,,am just gonna change the reflector, bulb,,and lens,,,,have the lens covered,,,,but need some good advise on a good bulb , and reflector,,,looking for brightness , throw ? and total wideness ? keeping this light inca,,,,thanks

The turnkey system referred to above contains a camless stippled reflector and a couple of potted Welch Allyn 1185 bulbs.

 

[Patriot]

ok,,,mag 85 out the door,,,,am just gonna change the reflector, bulb,,and lens,,,,have the lens covered,,,,but need some good advise on a good bulb , and reflector,,,looking for brightness , throw ? and total wideness ? keeping this light inca,,,,thanks

:huh2: Vic2367... were you able to view the link above? Since you don't even have a 3D mag yet, and all the peices are there, it seems to be ideal for your situation....

 

[Alin10123]

A good first hotwire light to do is the ROP. Slightly easier than a mag85.

All the parts you need are on the first page of posts.

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=120462

 

[FILIPPO]

yes, I think that with the rop low you don't have to mod the switch.

but with the rop high the switch will probably melt in 20/25 minutes....