ElektroLumens
Flashlight Enthusiast
I read the threads on the new MiniMaglite LED flashlight, and decided to go and see if the local Wally's World in Cottage Grove carried them. Yes, they had the 2AA, 3AA LED Mini-Mags, and also the 2D Mag. Didn't want the 2D Mag as I know the LED is not sinked properly. Anyway, I purchased the 2AA version, took it back to the shop, popped in the provided 2AA, and measured the brightness. I measure about 1,300 lux @ 1 meter. Not too bad. Very nice narrow beam with good side spill. I then wanted to try one of the tail cap switches I have from Nite-Ize: uh-oh! The length of the tube has been lengthened just enough so that the after market switch does not work. The stock tail cap is also longer than the incandescent Mini-Mag, and also, the threading is different. After-market tail cap makers, be warned! Anyway, I noticed that tube is too long. Oh, I can cut off the last .25" or so, remove the threads and all, and re-thread it. Soooooooo........ that's what I did. Now I have a neat 2AA LED Minimag, with a momentary on/clicky tail cap switch.
So if you buy one of these, it's a good light for sure. All the ones who make drop in mods for the Minimag, circuits, whatever, look out! Now those who make aftermarket tail cap switches have to redesign.
Next I'll see if I can remove the circuit board and tweak it to pump out more power.
I wanted to post about this, and I didn't think it was appropriate to post about it in the Elektro Lumens forum.
Comments?
Wayne
So if you buy one of these, it's a good light for sure. All the ones who make drop in mods for the Minimag, circuits, whatever, look out! Now those who make aftermarket tail cap switches have to redesign.
Next I'll see if I can remove the circuit board and tweak it to pump out more power.
I wanted to post about this, and I didn't think it was appropriate to post about it in the Elektro Lumens forum.
Comments?
Wayne