What can I do to make this brigher?

[Xodus989]

My dad just gave me a 3D Mag-Lite, what can I do to make it brighter? It's not really old. But I don't know how old it is. It's not LED or halogen. The SN is: D3038049930 . Maybe someone knows how old it is from then.

I'm thinking right now, is a bulb upgrade(?), and definitely a new reflector, as the shiny on this one is wearing off, and the blue plastic is showing through.

I work EMS on an ambulance, on overnight shift, and I will be using this flash light as a backup spot light, and for walking up to dark houses.

Any help appreciated :]

 

[Xodus989]

Bump. Any help is awesome :]

Thanks!

 

[brighterisbetter]

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Maglite LED and incan mods
&
The Welcome Mat

 

[F250XLT]

Check these out, they are pretty popular for a quick fix.

http://www.malkoffdevices.com/shop/dropin-mod-dropin-lamp-assembly-for-maglite-c-1_25.html

 

[Linger]

quick, easy

Easiest - take out the 3d batteries,
turn the spring on the tail-cap upside down. Insert 4C batteries. Brighter, whiter light.

(forgot who's mod this is, I just had the info saved in my notes)

best,
Linger

 

[armyhooah]

Re: quick, easy

Easiest - take out the 3d batteries,
turn the spring on the tail-cap upside down. Insert 4C batteries. Brighter, whiter light.

(forgot who's mod this is, I just had the info saved in my notes)

best,
Linger

Did not know one could do this.

I need to read up more on batteries. I have a 3D and will give this a try.

 

[Linger]

I found the link

Here ya go!

http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=97856&highlight=mod

When I came across this I thought it was too good to pass over, hopefully you find it useful.

 

[JamisonM]

Check these out, they are pretty popular for a quick fix.

http://www.malkoffdevices.com/shop/dropin-mod-dropin-lamp-assembly-for-maglite-c-1_25.html

You can't go wrong with one of Gene's P4 drop-ins. He also sells cut down reflectors too.