Magcharger Switch Bi-Pin Creations

[nitesky]

There are modifications that call for swapping out the standard Mag switch for a Magcharger switch. These are usually 6V or higher. What other bi-pin creations have come forth from switching the switch, particulary of lower voltage? There are great options already built, but some people like the Mag body as a base. I have not tried anything, just curious.

 

[EvilLithiumMan]

Welcome to CPF

I don't think it's possible to fit a MagCharger switch into a regular Mag-Lite. If you want to run a bi-pin bulb in a Mag-Lite, these are what you'll want to consider:

http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=171607

http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=179891

(And when using a high temp lamp, you'll need a metal reflector and glass lens, unless you are partial to the smell of melted plastic and resin)

 

[nitesky]

I was thinking of these threads. Maybe I missed something.

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=71356

http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=113100

Thanks.

 

[fivemega]

There are modifications that call for swapping out the standard Mag switch for a Magcharger switch. These are usually 6V or higher. What other bi-pin creations have come forth from switching the switch, particulary of lower voltage? There are great options already built, but some people like the Mag body as a base. I have not tried anything, just curious.

There is no need to swap whole switch. All you need to do is swap the slug like this but you still have to deal with some plastic used in M*g Charger slug.

 

[RoyJ]

Welcome to CPF

I don't think it's possible to fit a MagCharger switch into a regular Mag-Lite. If you want to run a bi-pin bulb in a Mag-Lite, these are what you'll want to consider:

http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=171607

http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=179891

(And when using a high temp lamp, you'll need a metal reflector and glass lens, unless you are partial to the smell of melted plastic and resin)

I would presonally go with the KIU socket than FM or Kai "plug-in" style. By the time you do the resistence mod (highly recommended on bulbs over 3 amp), you've done the same amount of work, and is stuck with something somewhat unreliable (in my case, the Kai socket failed within hours).

I also agree the plastic holder of the MagCharger being a weakness. Fine for bulbs up to an WA1160 or so, but I definitely wouldn't trust high powered hotwires with it.

 

[rizky_p]

I would presonally go with the KIU socket than FM or Kai "plug-in" style. By the time you do the resistence mod (highly recommended on bulbs over 3 amp), you've done the same amount of work, and is stuck with something somewhat unreliable (in my case, the Kai socket failed within hours).

I also agree the plastic holder of the MagCharger being a weakness. Fine for bulbs up to an WA1160 or so, but I definitely wouldn't trust high powered hotwires with it.

i would go for Kiu's...