Putting a MAG 3D LED module in a 5D

[reltor]

Would this fry the module? I have a really old streamlight 5D that I would like to convert to LED. I believe that I can only use a drop in that doesn't have threads (steamlights are different.)

 

[kavvika]

It sure would fry it. 4 depleted alkalines is even too much. Try using/making two dummy cells

 

[Lobo]

You probably should check out the new terralux ministar drop in instead. Significantly brighter (or what I heard) than the MagLED dropins, and runs from 3 to 6 cells.
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=154679
No idea if it will fit your streamlight though.

 

[Patriot]

Try this one. I'd say it would be ideal.
http://www.batteryjunction.com/tle-6k2.html

[edit] sorry, didn't see that Lobo already posted about it.

 

[lhivernant]

The Craftsman variable power is good for 2 to 5 cells, too. It's a standard pr base and just 15$.

Joel

 

[TORCH_BOY]

It would go KaPoof!

 

[Lobo]

Try this one. I'd say it would be ideal.
http://www.batteryjunction.com/tle-6k2.html

[edit] sorry, didn't see that Lobo already posted about it.

Nothing to apologize about.

 

[AndyTiedye]

The Terralux drop-in (really a "screw-in") is great, but he said he needs one without
threads, so the Terralux is out.

I was running a 5D with a 4-cell Mag module for a while and it didn't fry.
I didn't use it a lot, so I cannot vouch for a long lifetime run out-of-spec like that.
I was using NiMH, NOT fresh off the charger. I switched to the Terralux screw-in
(since mine is a real Mag) and will probably be selling off my old MagLED
modules soon.