Maximizing a Maglite Magcharger...

What mods can I do to my Maglite Magcharger to get some serious output from it ( bulbs, reflectors, etc.) ???

Thanks in advance,

AC

Where to begin. Well, the easiest thing you can do is get a Welch Allyn 1160 bulb. It's a drop in, and will turn your MC into a headlight on a stick.

As long as you have an ok batterystick(ie not worn out) Phaserburn's advice is kinda it. Change the bulb and get a lightsaber /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
You can also consider a Borofloatlens from Flashlightlens, it'll take the heat better than the original glasslens.
I've been looking for a drop-in LOP (light orange peel) reflector for the MC, but haven't found one I think fit yet.

Also consider a batterystick with more ampere than the original, changing to a WA bulb will shorten the "fun-time" a bit.
I've just upgraded my MC, but due to living in the "Land of the midnight sun" I haven't really had the opportunity to play with it. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/icon23.gif

What kind of runtimes should a MagCharger get when running the WA 1160?

Makarov,
Try Fm on this Link FM Lop Magcharger Reflectors

Matthewdanger, about 1 Hour,

Litho123 is doing 1160's on this link Bi Pin 1160's & others

Lightedge also doing bulbs LightEdge

AC_Doctor a nice link to past mods my Wilkey MagCharger Mods Lineage
The Hotwire Gods call the Magcharger with a 1160 Bulb a MC60.

Another link MagCharger Mods: Batteries, Bulbs and Pictures

Another Mag85 vs MagCharger60

Hope this Helps AC_Doctor /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif

You will get lots more feedback if a Mod will move this to Incandescents.

Though the FiveMega reflector IS an upgrade, there isn't enough orange peel to improve the beam much.

I wish he had done MOP or even HOP.

Bill

A properly centered and focused wa01160 in his MC made my uncle (and most everyone who sees it in action) say WOW!

Only thing that whoops it in this size class is a wa01185 running on 9aa Nimh (can be done in the MC and used with a modded charger in much the same way) but it's closer to the ragged edge making the 1160 a very good choice!

This probably really should be in "incandescent" forum...

Where can I get some better rechargable battery packs from ?
I do have a fivemega 9aa to 3D battery adapter. I think this puts out 13.5v though. Will this work with a WA 1160?

The WA01160 will only get about 35 minutes on the stock pack. You need to step up to a 3.5-4.0Ah nimh stick to get 60 minutes or better.

You do not need a replacement reflector for heat but for beam smoothing, get a medium or heavy orange peel.

Wilkey