flashaholic
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Is it a good upgrade? How bright is it in comparison to the krypton bulb? Most importantly what stores could i find it in. Would using a 3d krypton bulb shine brighter and whiter?
Magnum Star Xenon bulb for 4d MagLite
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flashaholic
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i still dont know where to get a magnum star...
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and just to ask what kind of lumens may i get with a 3d bulb in the 4d?
Gunner12
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The Magnum star is just the normal replacement bulb from maglite(right?).
I'm guessing 80-100 lumen out the front.
I'm guessing 80-100 lumen out the front.
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no its a xenon upgrade from the normal krypton bulb.
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Oh good i have a home depot 10 minutes from my house.
jerry i h
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1) my local Ace hardware sells both the M*g's and the xenon upgrades
2) Whenever I buy a M*g, I always get a couple of the xenon's, even if it is destined for an LED drop-in upgrade
3) the xenon is always brighter than the stock krypton and definitely worth the extra few bucks
4) my favorite place official M*g parts is http://www.opticsplanet.net/mag-maglite-replacement-lamps.html
2) Whenever I buy a M*g, I always get a couple of the xenon's, even if it is destined for an LED drop-in upgrade
3) the xenon is always brighter than the stock krypton and definitely worth the extra few bucks
4) my favorite place official M*g parts is http://www.opticsplanet.net/mag-maglite-replacement-lamps.html
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You can find Maglite Xenon upgrade @ Home Depot, Lowe's, Fry's Electronics, Ebay, Brightguy.com, Ace Hardware, etc...
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=177628
4D specs:
Krypton = 122 lumens vs Xenon = 124 lumens
You get better bang using the 6D Xenon bulb. 162 lumens vs 233 lumens.
4D specs:
Krypton = 122 lumens vs Xenon = 124 lumens
You get better bang using the 6D Xenon bulb. 162 lumens vs 233 lumens.
Drewfus2101
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http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=184874
I tested both a stock 3 cell mag bulb and the 4 cell mag star xenon bulb and it turns out that the 4 cell mag star had a higher lux reading at 6.0V (1.5V x 4 cells). Maybe if you could find a 3 cell mag start xenon, although I read that xenons don't like to be overdriven as well as kryptons do, so it might not like the extra 1.5V.
I tested both a stock 3 cell mag bulb and the 4 cell mag star xenon bulb and it turns out that the 4 cell mag star had a higher lux reading at 6.0V (1.5V x 4 cells). Maybe if you could find a 3 cell mag start xenon, although I read that xenons don't like to be overdriven as well as kryptons do, so it might not like the extra 1.5V.
Drewfus2101
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But those specs are at 9V.
flashaholic
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I've gotten one and it seems quite considerably brighter and better focused than my krypton bulb.
jerry i h
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Excellent. So here is the next step: buy 2 bulbs of LMSA301, the 3 cell version of the xenon bulb.
Put the LMSA301 in, load 'er up with alkys: great lite or
??If poof, put in the other LMSA301 and load 'er up with 4xNiMH D cells.
allburger
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I just picked up the 4d magnum star from home depot for 2 dollars. I figured id give it a try.
So far, i notice that the beam gets sloppier and you can't get that nice circle like you can with the normal bulb. But its not too bad.
As far as brightness, its a little better, but definetly whiter. I also noticed that the throw improved quite a bit.
Its worth the 2 dollars just to see what its all about
So far, i notice that the beam gets sloppier and you can't get that nice circle like you can with the normal bulb. But its not too bad.
As far as brightness, its a little better, but definetly whiter. I also noticed that the throw improved quite a bit.
Its worth the 2 dollars just to see what its all about
Mr Happy
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Still going ...
Chrontius
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From the spec sheet:
Mag White Star, 4D: 122.1 lumens, 9-10 hours
Mag Magnum Star, 4D: 124.3 lumens, 10-11 hours
Home Depot has 2, 3, 4 cell Magnum Star bulbs.
Took a 2AA Eveready contractor-grade flashlight, dropped in a 2D Magnum Star and a couple NiMH, and... it's a great little light. For $3 (light) plus $2 (bulb). It's got nearly perfect beam geometry - nice tight hotspot, good spill, and a slightly off-kilter oval corona between the two - which I didn't notice until I did a 2-foot white wall shot.
It is in every way better than that other 2AA light Mag makes.
On a side note, picked up a couple Magnum Star 4D bulbs and a Radio Shack 4xAA battery holder to rewire - just figured it'd be good to have a couple extra high-pressure xenon bulbs around to hotwire later.
Mag White Star, 4D: 122.1 lumens, 9-10 hours
Mag Magnum Star, 4D: 124.3 lumens, 10-11 hours
Home Depot has 2, 3, 4 cell Magnum Star bulbs.
Took a 2AA Eveready contractor-grade flashlight, dropped in a 2D Magnum Star and a couple NiMH, and... it's a great little light. For $3 (light) plus $2 (bulb). It's got nearly perfect beam geometry - nice tight hotspot, good spill, and a slightly off-kilter oval corona between the two - which I didn't notice until I did a 2-foot white wall shot.
It is in every way better than that other 2AA light Mag makes.
On a side note, picked up a couple Magnum Star 4D bulbs and a Radio Shack 4xAA battery holder to rewire - just figured it'd be good to have a couple extra high-pressure xenon bulbs around to hotwire later.
