3 D Cell Mag-Lite

ukiltmybrutha · Jul 26, 2014

Hello,

I have a 3 D Cell Mag Lite that I have had for a number of years.

The bulb blew out recently and I'd like to replace it with another one.

Looks like I have a few options:

http://www.maglite.com/anatomy_spare_D_LED.asp

White Star Lamp - Original I assume?

Mag-num Star Lamp - Some sort of upgrade?

LED Module

I have read that Mag-Lites are garbage, but I think I'd like to hold on to this light for sentimental reasons while making the most of it if possible.

I have already put money into a nice mount for it and D-Cell batteries.

The "clear lens" is also not so clear at this point in it's life. It has scratches etc. I am very good at sanding and polishing headlight lenses etc etc but I am not sure how this one would turn out.

Sorry this is not my area of expertise, so I decided to come here and ask you about it.

Thanks for your time!

kj2 · Jul 26, 2014

You can always use Maglite original spare bulb, or update it to a led. Do you know, from what year your Mag is?
I've put a Cree led replacement, in my 2/3D Mag. Those can be found on eBay for example. Mine is 140/180 lumens IIRC, but newer ones are 220 for what I see.

ukiltmybrutha · Jul 26, 2014

kj2 said:
You can always use Maglite original spare bulb, or update it to a led. Do you know, from what year your Mag is?
I've put a Cree led replacement, in my 2/3D Mag. Those can be found on eBay for example. Mine is 140/180 lumens IIRC, but newer ones are 220 for what I see.

Thanks, it is somewhere between 5-9 years old at this point. First letter in the serial number is D if that helps.

kj2 · Jul 26, 2014

ukiltmybrutha said:
Thanks, it is somewhere between 5-9 years old at this point. First letter in the serial number is D if that helps.

For what I know, those can use the led replacement I bought. Will send you a link via PM, so you can check it out

ukiltmybrutha · Jul 26, 2014

Thanks very much!

stokaboka · Jul 27, 2014

Try a Malkoff Devices dropin. Top quality, easy to install and really bright. It also retains the ability of the Maglite to focus.

ishmael · Jul 28, 2014

+1 on Malkoff!

Full Power · Jul 28, 2014

ukiltmybrutha said:
Hello,

I have a 3 D Cell Mag Lite that I have had for a number of years.

The bulb blew out recently and I'd like to replace it with another one.

Looks like I have a few options:

http://www.maglite.com/anatomy_spare_D_LED.asp

White Star Lamp - Original I assume?

Mag-num Star Lamp - Some sort of upgrade?

LED Module

I have read that Mag-Lites are garbage, but I think I'd like to hold on to this light for sentimental reasons while making the most of it if possible.

I have already put money into a nice mount for it and D-Cell batteries.

The "clear lens" is also not so clear at this point in it's life. It has scratches etc. I am very good at sanding and polishing headlight lenses etc etc but I am not sure how this one would turn out.

Sorry this is not my area of expertise, so I decided to come here and ask you about it.

Thanks for your time!

Thanks for that reminder, cuz I recently dug-out my old (2-Cell) Mag* Lite.. ..of which, I've misplaced again! You're right on with now a few options to re-Light it again.

Cheers,
Full Power

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Jash · Jul 29, 2014

Spend the money on a Malkoff dropin and an ultra clear glass lens (UCL) and you won't believe it's the same light.

I've got a Malkoff dropin running two 18650 cells in a 2D Maglite with a shortened spring. Perfect combination of size, simplicity, output and runtime.

ZMZ67 · Jul 29, 2014

I would also highly recommend the Malkoff drop-in and a glass replacement lens.The TerraLUX TLE-6EXB is a decent lower cost LED replacement but it is not in the same class as the Malkoff and doesn't offer the same performance.

CMAG · Jul 29, 2014

check out cpf user jayrob
[h=1]FS: MT-G2 Mag Mod with Voltage Monitor Option...[/h]

gsr · Jul 30, 2014

As stated above, get the Malkoff drop in, and start destroying the dark.

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