What can i do with a 6D maglite?

daemorok · Jan 22, 2008

I just found this forum from a link over at atwood knives. Ive got a 6D maglite thats been sitting around doing nothing for a couple years...

Interested in making it more useful and brighter... definatly LED, and i would prefer to keep using the D Cell batteries if possible?

Anyone feel like pointing me in the right direction... maybe a basic tutorial, parts i might want to look at etc...

thanks in advance

Hallis · Jan 22, 2008

Are you wanting to use rechargable or just standard duracell type batteries?

JosephK · Jan 22, 2008

http://www.malkoffdevices.com/ has a couple good options, though stock may vary at times (looks like he's all sold out at the moment).

Make sure to upgrade the lens in the light if you do decide to do anything. Boro (Borofloat) or UCL or equivilant.

daemorok · Jan 22, 2008

I think i would prefer to use standard Duracell, I haven't had good experiences with rechargeable batteries in standard sizes...

Drewfus2101 · Jan 22, 2008

I would practice up on your long staff fighting techniques...

....then put a Malkoff in it.

Upplyst · Jan 22, 2008

If you are willing to part with more cash than the light itself there is always the terralux tle-300
http://www.lighthound.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=3372

NotRegulated · Jan 22, 2008

I have a very old 6D that I just upgraded.

Options:
1. You can make it a ROP for around $100.
2. You can install a Malkoff Devices (if your light is the newer style) for $75.
3. You can install a new Terralux tle-300 for around $90-$100.

Since my light is the old style, I put in a Terralux MiniStar 5 for 2-6 cell lights for $25. I am quite satisfied with the brightness and throw. It will run for 20 to 25 hours at max brightness on six regular alkaline d batteries. It is a good option for a light that I will not use that often.

daemorok · Jan 22, 2008

How can i tell if i have the old or new style? ... I'm pretty sure its the old one... i think i have had it for almost 10 years

Sw3d3 · Jan 22, 2008

I was in the same situation as you until the other day when i found elektrolumen's new offering: the Monster-Throw IV (MT-IV) http://www.king-cart.com/cgi-bin/cart.cgi?store=elektrolumens

800 odd lumens, drops straight into a 6d mag, and half the price of the malkoff mod - it sits between the malkoff quad and the terralux tle-300 thing.

I ordered mine a couple of days ago and can't wait, should be great value for money in my opinion.

rokspydr · Jan 23, 2008

Is there anything similar to these for a streamlight 35x? I guess I found something for my 6cell m@g

KenAnderson · Jan 23, 2008

Sw3d3 said:
800 odd lumens, drops straight into a 6d mag

I ordered mine a couple of days ago and can't wait, should be great value for money in my opinion.

The website says it's for a 3d mag. Do you know if it can handle the higher voltage of a 6d? Or are you planning on using spacers?

Thanks....

Ken

Sw3d3 · Jan 23, 2008

KenAnderson said:
The website says it's for a 3d mag. Do you know if it can handle the higher voltage of a 6d? Or are you planning on using spacers?

Thanks....

Ken

Good question, if you go to wayne's (elektrolumen's) forum http://www.illuminationforums.com/IlluminationForums/showthread.php?t=211

He explains the mod is originally for a 3D mag, but just mention when you order that it's for a 6d and he will wire it for the 6D

.

NotRegulated · Jan 23, 2008

daemorok said:
How can i tell if i have the old or new style? ... I'm pretty sure its the old one... i think i have had it for almost 10 years

The new style will have the letter "D" in front of the serial number.

The older style model has only numbers in the serial number.

daemorok · Jan 29, 2008

looks like I have a new one

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