Malkoff P7 C&D Mag Drop-ins!

[donn_]

Just went up on his website.

 

[rockz4532]

D cell - 700+ lumens - $135.00 - Input 5-12v
http://www.malkoffdevices.com/shop2..._id=27&zenid=cojmpamn242prk5nov23i6lunmql2le6

C cell - 700+ lumens - $135.00 - Input 5-12v
http://www.malkoffdevices.com/shop2/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_7&products_id=26

for $140, seems cheap for the quality, would it run well on 4 D cells (alkaline)?

 

[donn_]

10% discount if you type CPF in the right place.

 

[AOBRICK]

Just placed my order.....can't wait. Gonna put it in the 'ole 6D.

 

[5.0Trunk]

I'm glad to see these. Please let us know how you like it AOBRICK.

 

[RunningDave]

On Gene's site, it states the power requirement is 2-3 lithium rechargeables or 6-9 NIMH batteries.

How do you get 2-3 lithium rechargeables to work? Do they make C or D sized lithiums?

thanks

 

[skillet]

"D"'s are gone....


Wah, wah, wahhhhh

 

[5.0Trunk]

So I take it that I can run this in a 2C with 2 AW C Li-ion?

 

[AOBRICK]

I'm glad to see these. Please let us know how you like it AOBRICK.

I will give a full report with pictures as soon as I get it.

 

[USM0083]

Four left of the C sized dropin. I love the size of the 2C, and am sorely tempted. I ordered from Lighthound yesterday the Solarforce L900M. If I hadn't, I'd pick up Gene's latest invention.

 

[baterija]

How do you get 2-3 lithium rechargeables to work? Do they make C or D sized lithiums?

There are almost C and D size li-ions (slightly longer than normal cells). AW sells the C cells and spacers to extend the tube in the marketplace...but they are out of stock at the moment. You could also use 3xRCR or 2x18500 in a 2C light with a homemade sleeve.

 

[AOBRICK]

It kills me to impulse buy anything, I usually spend many hours researching, reading reviews then ho-hum over it, maybe even lose sleep over it, consider how I am going to use it and then spend 15min waiting to click the "Confirm Order" button.
However, I already know of Gene's quality and realize that if I diddent get it now it would be a long time until I actually would get one....I'm happy now but, On the extremely small chance that I would be unsatisified (can't happen with Gene's products) I would beat myself with a rubber hose.

 

[Gene43]

Please don't beat yourself with a rubber hose. If you don't like it, I will of course make it right by you. I hope you all like them. I have my personal one in a 2D with 2 x AW18650. I'm using a 5 1/8 inch piece of 3/4 inch PVC with a small (approx 1 inch) length of 1 inch ID vinyl hose over each end as an adapter. I then made a shortened tail spring to complete the package. Runtime is about 1 hour 15 min. on this setup.

 

[RunningDave]

There are almost C and D size li-ions (slightly longer than normal cells). AW sells the C cells and spacers to extend the tube in the marketplace...but they are out of stock at the moment. You could also use 3xRCR or 2x18500 in a 2C light with a homemade sleeve.

I have a 3C maglight. What would be the best Li-ion battery to use? 3x18500?

 

[Gunner12]

Added to the List of Maglite drop-ins.

Great job Gene!

I remember when you started with an eBay account and now you have this!

I have a 3C maglight. What would be the best Li-ion battery to use? 3x18500?

What's your price range?

3 C sized Li-ion batteries would be best.

You can use 2 18650s and a spacer. Not many lights seem to use the 18500 battery.

 

[Mjolnir]

By any chance, is there a "drooling" smiley? I think I need that right now.
If only I could somehow justify buying this...

 

[Gene43]

Thanks, I really appreciate it! The driver was a long hard battle. Coming up with something efficient, and small enough with a decent voltage input range near about drove me to pull my hair out!

 

[RunningDave]

Added to the List of Maglite drop-ins.

Great job Gene!

I remember when you started with an eBay account and now you have this!


What's your price range?

3 C sized Li-ion batteries would be best.

You can use 2 18650s and a space. Not many lights seem to use the 18500 battery.

Thanks for the help. Money is no object is my price range.
I'll look for those C sized Li-ion batteries, but I can't seem to find a charger for those darn things. If all else fails, I think I'm gonna go with 2X 18650's since I already have a charger for it.

 

[TOOCOOL]

By any chance, is there a "drooling" smiley? I think I need that right now.
If only I could somehow justify buying this...

done

 

[glockbob]

Thanks Gene and Thank you to donn for bringing this to our attention. Just ordered the C cell P7.

This will be my second Malkoff dropin, so far I am very impressed.

Bob