Magcharger Switch ?

[Bob96]

I hwas thinking about upgrading my well used Magcharger with a higher output bulb - upgraded battery pack - ceramic socket if needed. Will my Magcharger switch handle the extra power & heat? I haven't seen any upgraded switches for these and don't want the hastle of trying to install a rocker switch. Are these swiches better than the Mag D switches?

 

[gswitter]

I don't know if the MC switch can handle more or less current than the standard Mag D switch, but I doubt they're interchangeable if you want to maintain the stock charging system. The MC switch has no problem (current-wise) with the 5761, even @ 7.2V, so 5-5.5A is no problem. You'll definitely need to do something about the bulb socket though - either a heat shield like the mica discs Litho123 used to include with the 1160 bulbs he sold, or an FM ceramic socket (or the like).

 

[fivemega]

These flashlights use MC switch which can handle 5.5 Amp of 1909 very well, and reliability was my main concern using MC switch instead of cheaper "C" or "D" switch.