Maglite finally goes dual power!

[Wuthrich10]

Good to see Maglite is now giving a 18650 dual power option on some models. Hopefully there will be a D cell kit coming soon.

https://maglite.com/products/mag-charger-powerbank-ax64328

 

[bykfixer]

It's nice to have the option of an 18650 in my ML25 without buying a 3D printer.

 

[rwolfenstein]

It's nice to have the option of an 18650 in my ML25 without buying a 3D printer.

I also saw that its a rechargeable for the Mag Tac Rechargeable. However, not sure how that works because you need the plastic screw thing to get the battery out.

 

[LRJ88]

To quote some convict in a tin can: "Hell, it's about damn time". Maglite could likely make a fine dime just printing a caddy like this for legacy models too like the old 2D-6D ones that are still in circulation and being used with various upgrade kits. I know i'd buy one unless it was $40+ or could only use some proprietary battery solution.

 

[bykfixer]

I also saw that its a rechargeable for the Mag Tac Rechargeable. However, not sure how that works because you need the plastic screw thing to get the battery out.

I don't own a MagTac rechargeable but it appears to be roughly the same size as a MagTac or XL50, which neither of are the size of a 2C Maglite or even close so I'm scratching my head wondering how the 2C to 18650 adapter can fit inside the barrel of a 2x123 sized light.

I may pull the trigger at their black friday sale and find out but for now I'm good.

 

[hsa]

Is this thing going to "supercharge" an ML25 LT?

 

[Chicken Drumstick]

I don't own a MagTac rechargeable but it appears to be roughly the same size as a MagTac or XL50, which neither of are the size of a 2C Maglite or even close so I'm scratching my head wondering how the 2C to 18650 adapter can fit inside the barrel of a 2x123 sized light.

I may pull the trigger at their black friday sale and find out but for now I'm good.

Doesn't the MagTac rechargeable use an 18650 LiFePo4 as standard? I wonder if this Li-ion is compatible with the MagTac charger?

 

[Chicken Drumstick]

It's nice to have the option of an 18650 in my ML25 without buying a 3D printer.

You don't need a 3d printer. Just an AA to C cell adapter and an AA blank. Then you can easily make your own 21700 adapter for the ML25LT.

 

[bykfixer]

Doesn't the MagTac rechargeable use an 18650 LiFePo4 as standard? I wonder if this Li-ion is compatible with the MagTac charger?

That's a good question. Questions I guess. I've just never been a fan of that body style so if they ever retool it to the MagTac2 shape I may know some day.

 

[rwolfenstein]

I am glad they have started doing duel fuel options though. It's a step up in the world.

 

[alpg88]

I don't own a MagTac rechargeable but it appears to be roughly the same size as a MagTac or XL50, which neither of are the size of a 2C Maglite or even close so I'm scratching my head wondering how the 2C to 18650 adapter can fit inside the barrel of a 2x123 sized light.

I may pull the trigger at their black friday sale and find out but for now I'm good.

I do not think you use the adapter for it, just the cell alone. it is basically the same size as 2x 123 cells.

 

[Monocrom]

I am glad they have started doing duel fuel options though. It's a step up in the world.

I just hope, depending on which cells are used, the lights don't rattle on the inside.

 

[rwolfenstein]

I just hope, depending on which cells are used, the lights don't rattle on the inside.

That would drive me crazy

 

[RWT1405]

I also saw that its a rechargeable for the Mag Tac Rechargeable. However, not sure how that works because you need the plastic screw thing to get the battery out.

I'm sure you probably realized this by now, but it is just using the 18650 as an external charger.

 

[RWT1405]

So, has anyone tried this with an ML50/ML25 yet?

 

[bykfixer]

I am waiting on Maglite to have a sale before I buy some.

Edit: email showed BFCM25 gets 25% off store wide so I bought a kit for an ML25 and an ML50. While there another midnight blue 2D incan. That is such a good looking light.

 

[hsa]

Maglite is showing a 25% sale on their site.

 

[rwolfenstein]

I'm sure you probably realized this by now, but it is just using the 18650 as an external charger.

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I did see that, its unfortunate. I thought you could replace the battery pack inside of the light but no go.

 

[Poppy]

It's nice to have the option of an 18650 in my ML25 without buying a 3D printer.

Darn this CPF!
I just ordered a Blue ML25LT 2C cell with the mag charger power bank adapter.

Please tell me I needed this light, right?

 

[hsa]

Something old, something new. Something borrowed, something BLUE. You need this light.