Convert ROP to LED?

Stingray

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I have an old ROP - 2D mag body, aluminum reflector etc, using 6 eneloops and I'd like to convert it to LED. Is there a drop in solution for this?

Sorry if this has been covered before, a search didn't turn up much and it's been a while since I read the forum regularly.

Thanks,

Steve
 

Lynx_Arc

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I don't think there is an "easy" drop in solution for converting D cell mag lites out there. You end up having to swap out the light engine and replace the reflector assembly with LED suitable reflector(s) or optics and using a 7.2v power source most likely you will have to deal with adding a suitable driver also.
 

Acid87

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Keep the ROP it's great. Just buy an LED 2D which you can change later should you choose. ROP's will become collectors items... That's what I'm hoping anyways.
Steven
 

think2x

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Get a Malkoff module.(my pick) Drop-In Module for 3-6 D-Cell to fit Mag-Lite.

On sale right now for $40.

Or.......Terralux TLE 300M Upgrade for Maglite (4-6 D cell)

Those are 2 off the top of my head.
 
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LEDninja

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At the low end:

Budget Showerhead drop-in for Mag. Fusion 36, now available in warm.
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?277748-Budget-Showerhead-Mag-Drop-in.

PR2 bulbs.
You can simply swap these in for low output long runtime and swap the Pelican bulb back in for bright.
- superbrightleds PR2-1WHP-9V. 6AA or 2D. A measly 100 lumens. A good backup bulb in the tailcap of a 2D Mag/6AA ROP.
- superbrightleds PR2-3WHP-9V. 3-6 cell, 6AA only. 180 lumens. Brighter and less blue than the other one but I can not get it to focus as tightly.
- TerralUX TLE-6EX. 4-6 cell, 6AA only. 140 lumens.
- All the other bulbs Terralux, Nite-ize are too dim unless long runtime for extended blackouts is the goal.
 
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