Luxeon bulb replacement for Maglite Rechargeable

gewe

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Is there a Luxeon bulb replacement for the Maglite Rechargeable? I can find several replacements for C and D cell Maglites, but not for the Rechargeable.
 

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Though it's feasible to convert the MagCharger to a luxeon it makes a better platform for a hotwire mod. In fact, with a pack of 5 Aero 1/2D cells and a WA1160 it's just about perfect. It already comes with a heat-resistant lens and reflector and a bi-pin base and will put out over 500 lumens.

If you really want a rechargeable luxeon-based maglite, it's probably best to convert a standard D or C torch with a hotlips and a nimh pack.
 

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Re: Luxeon bulb replacement for Maglite Rechargeab

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Heath said:
Though it's feasible to convert the MagCharger to a luxeon it makes a better platform for a hotwire mod. In fact, with a pack of 5 Aero 1/2D cells and a WA1160 it's just about perfect. It already comes with a heat-resistant lens and reflector and a bi-pin base and will put out over 500 lumens.

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That's not really what I am looking for. I want at least the same amount of light as with the standard bulb, with longer battery runtime, and longer lamp life.

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If you really want a rechargeable luxeon-based maglite, it's probably best to convert a standard D or C torch with a hotlips and a nimh pack.

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I already have a Maglite Rechargeable, so this is not an option for me.
 

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Re: Luxeon bulb replacement for Maglite Rechargeab

The battery pack is made of 5 1/2-D NiCd cells, so it will be 6V (and 2200mAh according to the specs).
 

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Re: Luxeon bulb replacement for Maglite Rechargeab

Anyone know if a Hotlips, or an Osink will fit in that?
If so, A direct drive luxeon5 ought to be pretty close. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/icon3.gif
 

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Re: Luxeon bulb replacement for Maglite Rechargeab

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gewe said:
That's not really what I am looking for. I want at least the same amount of light as with the standard bulb, with longer battery runtime, and longer lamp life.

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If you can build your own pack, you can get 5 aero 4AH NiMH which will almost double your battery life with the stock bulb. You can pick up WA01160s from flashlightlens.com for about $5 each. With the greater current of the 1160, you'll get about 50% better battery life with a nimh pack than a stock bulb with a stock pack. This setup will yield about 500 lumens and cost less than a single luxV emitter, which will yield about 120 lumens.

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I already have a Maglite Rechargeable, so this is not an option for me.

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Getting a 2D or 3D Maglite host would add about $20 to the cost of whatever you choose to do. Given the relative cost of the Magcharger ($100) and the parts to do a LuxV mod (!$65), this isn't very signficant.

For a LuxV (5 watts, 120 lumens) mod, you're going to need an O-sink or a Hotlips for about $15 then you'll need an emitter, which will set you back about $30 or more, if you can find one. Then, if you want to do a current regulated setup, which I would prefer, that'll set you back another $15-20. On top of that, the 2-piece reflector assembly in a Magcharger is setup such that it'd be difficult to modify to fit around an O-sink or a hotlips.
 

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Re: Luxeon bulb replacement for Maglite Rechargeab

something tells me this guy aint talkin about the MagCharger, i think hes talking about Mag's rechargeable lites.

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Re: Luxeon bulb replacement for Maglite Rechargeab

just looked up the Mag Rechargeable - its about the same diameter as the Mag D. an osink mite fit....

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