3xC cells inside 2D Mag?

I am not sure where this thread belongs, battery or general flashlight so please forgive me :thinking:

Can i fit 3C cells inside 2D body? and if i would need 4 cells inside 2D body which type of battery should i use?

Thanks

rizky_p said:

I am not sure where this thread belongs, battery or general flashlight so please forgive me :thinking:

Can i fit 3C cells inside 2D body? and if i would need 4 cells inside 2D body which type of battery should i use?

Thanks

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I think 3 "c" cells batteries can fit in a 2D mag host if you de-anodize the tail cap and change the spring with a smaller one ( a lot smaller )

if you need 4 batteries in a 2D you can use 2/3A cells in a stick or (but I don't know if this will fit) 4/5SC that'll give you a lot more capacity.

In Ernsanada's review of the Elektrolumens P7 3C/2D he has photos of how Elektrolumens did it.
http://www.illuminationforums.com/IlluminationForums/showthread.php?t=274
Elektrolumens machined a spacer tube but I've read people who just got 1" electrical conduit pipe from the local hardware store. Elektrolumens machined out the tailcap but you can probably just cut the spring short.

On one of my 2Ds I deanodized the tailcap then took a large bolt and nut and cut it down to fit. Using a nut and bolt allowed me to dial it in to just the right size.

rizky_p said:

I am not sure where this thread belongs, battery or general flashlight so please forgive me :thinking:

Can i fit 3C cells inside 2D body? and if i would need 4 cells inside 2D body which type of battery should i use?

Thanks

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I would start with how much power, volts and amps you need for your light. Also what do you have and what would you need to buy.

For example:

I'm running my Magled 3cell drop-in in a 2D mag with 3C cells for the correct voltage.

I will be modding it with a 3XCree module which can run on 3.6-9V. I have a great charger for NiMH AAA/AA cells along with 8 eneloops I'm not currently using so the KD 3AA to 1D adapters are a great option for me.
Cost $3.00

I could also go 2x 18650 since I have a Li-ion charger that can charge them but the cost of the batteries exceedes my other option.
Cost is at least $10.00

If I went with 3x C NiMH cells I would have to buy new cells and a new charger.
Cost is around $40.00

I can continue on with Li-ion C, D cells, sub-c cells but that's pretty much how I view it.

Do you really want to do that? It's reduced capacity and runtime. Higher voltage, yes but..

I converted 3D Mag into 4xC Mag, but admittedly don't use it like that most of the time. I know it is a different situation from yours.