Maglite Solitaire upgrade?

[o0o]

Is there anything out there that can convert a Solitaire to LED?

As you know, the standard Solitaire goes from average to lousy output after about 5 minutes of use.

An LED upgrade that extends the runtime to at least an hour would be nice.

 

[pobox1475]

IMHO it would be better to just get a; http://www.itplight.com/product_list.asp?bid=21&sid=20 for about $20.

 

[o0o]

IMHO it would be better to just get a; http://www.itplight.com/product_list.asp?bid=21&sid=20 for about $20.

Looks cool, but I have about a dozen solitaires that I've collected and not used because the output sucks.

I have plenty of AAA LEDs (Arcs, Peaks, Fenix etc), I don't need more brands, but kind of want to improve the incandescent ones I have.

 

[Marduke]

Did you check the stickies? A Mag upgrade thread is there.

And if you search for "solitaire" in titles only, you will come up with MANY homemade upgrades and mods.

 

[jupello]

You should be able to find "Bi-Pin LED MODULE FOR MAGLITE SOLITAIRE" from ebay. There have also been similar upgrades from other brands, but I haven't seen many of them for sale anymore.. and I don't think any of those solitaire upgrades offer terribly good performance compared to modern led lights..

 

[o0o]

Too bad the only upgrades are from Ebay. Not sure I'm comfortable buying from there. Do they have proper security? (encryption, etc)?

 

[Roberts30]

Too bad the only upgrades are from Ebay. Not sure I'm comfortable buying from there. Do they have proper security? (encryption, etc)?

Yep, Ebay is a very secure place.. I have had over 150 transactions both selling and buying, and never a bad one. :thumbsup:

 

[trailstoride]

The only one I know of is the Tektite LT-3 at LED-Replacement.com The Sandwich Shoppe used to carry a SMJ LED sandwich for the Solitaire, but I don't see it available now.

 

[zs&tas]

'bi pin module for maglite solitaire' brings up an ebay item for £4.27 bargain

 

[boomhauer]

I simply got some 20,000 mcd leds (5mm) and stuck one in the Soli (had to enlarge the reflector hole first, though). That and a 10440 battery and I'm a happy camper - it's about 3x as bright as standard, but long running and useful illumination.

 

[Jay R]

the standard Solitaire goes from average to lousy output after about 5 minutes of use.

Being a bit generous aren't you. I'd have said it goes from unbelievably dim to absolutely useless in 5 mins.