Posted: 9/30/2014 6:45:37 PM EDT
| Picked up a 6 cell at a yard sale and want to upgrade to leds. Whats the best/go to one out there? In a perfect world I want the brightest and longest lasting one there is with different settings. I see ones from 10 to $100+. I would like just a plug and play deal, not buy a whole bag of parts and solder it all myself. Thanks. |
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You want this: http://www.malkoffdevices.com/drop-in-mod/dropin-for-maglite-streamlight/d-cell-to-fit-mag-lite It just doesn't have different settings.
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You want this: http://www.malkoffdevices.com/drop-in-mod/dropin-for-maglite-streamlight/d-cell-to-fit-mag-lite It just doesn't have different settings. You could spend ~$50 on that, or you could buy a $50 LED light that uses modern rechargeable lithium batteries that will put out more light and fit in your pocket. |
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Hahahaha!!!! |
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You could spend ~$50 on that, or you could buy a $50 LED light that uses modern rechargeable lithium batteries that will put out more light and fit in your pocket. Quoted:
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You want this: http://www.malkoffdevices.com/drop-in-mod/dropin-for-maglite-streamlight/d-cell-to-fit-mag-lite It just doesn't have different settings. You could spend ~$50 on that, or you could buy a $50 LED light that uses modern rechargeable lithium batteries that will put out more light and fit in your pocket. And he still is left with a Maglite he wants to upgrade. 
I just bought some TerraLux bulbs off Amazon for my old Maglites. |
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You could spend ~$50 on that, or you could buy a $50 LED light that uses modern rechargeable lithium batteries that will put out more light and fit in your pocket. Quoted:
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You want this: http://www.malkoffdevices.com/drop-in-mod/dropin-for-maglite-streamlight/d-cell-to-fit-mag-lite It just doesn't have different settings. You could spend ~$50 on that, or you could buy a $50 LED light that uses modern rechargeable lithium batteries that will put out more light and fit in your pocket. This, and the mag is way oversized. You wasted your money, even if it was $2. Check out the flashlight section here. |
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You could spend ~$50 on that, or you could buy a $50 LED light that uses modern rechargeable lithium batteries that will put out more light and fit in your pocket. Quoted:
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You want this: http://www.malkoffdevices.com/drop-in-mod/dropin-for-maglite-streamlight/d-cell-to-fit-mag-lite It just doesn't have different settings. You could spend ~$50 on that, or you could buy a $50 LED light that uses modern rechargeable lithium batteries that will put out more light and fit in your pocket. A D-cell Maglite gives you a less-lethal option that your tiny modern flashlight does not. |
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You want this: http://www.malkoffdevices.com/drop-in-mod/dropin-for-maglite-streamlight/d-cell-to-fit-mag-lite It just doesn't have different settings. Yep. Awesome spotlight. The deep reflector of a mag light really throws the light out there. Perfect for the car or truck. |
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You could spend ~$50 on that, or you could buy a $50 LED light that uses modern rechargeable lithium batteries that will put out more light and fit in your pocket. Quoted:
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You want this: http://www.malkoffdevices.com/drop-in-mod/dropin-for-maglite-streamlight/d-cell-to-fit-mag-lite It just doesn't have different settings. You could spend ~$50 on that, or you could buy a $50 LED light that uses modern rechargeable lithium batteries that will put out more light and fit in your pocket. yeah thats true, I do have some already, I want this maglite for my dedicated truck/toolbox, and not have too much invested. Ive lost two too many "small" flashlights. |
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You want this: http://www.malkoffdevices.com/drop-in-mod/dropin-for-maglite-streamlight/d-cell-to-fit-mag-lite It just doesn't have different settings. I own several of these. They are terrific. I carried my first one as a professional firefighter until I retired. The Mag Light in my opinion is superior to most other lights for my purposes for two reasons: first is the switch. It works. Every time. And it can be actuated with one hand. No twisting. Second is its size. If you are wearing gloves and can't see, and drop the light; you have a better chance of finding it. Lastly, they are pretty much waterproof. I used D-Cell lights. Combined with the LED they last a long time. 6 hour runtime with 3-D Cells. Six Hours is a long time. Tiny Chinese lights have their place. That place isn't everywhere, all the time. I am far more interested in absolute reliability than the latest gadget. |
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Just wondering what the rational is for spending $50 to convert an old one when you can buy a new one for less?
http://m.homedepot.com/p/LED-3D-Flashlight-Blk/202548520/?MERCH=REC-_-mobileweb_pip_rr-6-_-202550919-_-202548520-_-N |
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A D-cell Maglite gives you a less-lethal option that your tiny modern flashlight does not. Quoted:
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You want this: http://www.malkoffdevices.com/drop-in-mod/dropin-for-maglite-streamlight/d-cell-to-fit-mag-lite It just doesn't have different settings. You could spend ~$50 on that, or you could buy a $50 LED light that uses modern rechargeable lithium batteries that will put out more light and fit in your pocket. A D-cell Maglite gives you a less-lethal option that your tiny modern flashlight does not. To be fair it gives a different type of less lethal option, if you have a strike bezel, or strobe, or just a really bright light in the right conditions. The light you have, right? |
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Quoted: Just wondering what the rational is for spending $50 to convert an old one when you can buy a new one for less? http://m.homedepot.com/p/LED-3D-Flashlight-Blk/202548520/?MERCH=REC-_-mobileweb_pip_rr-6-_-202550919-_-202548520-_-N  |
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Just wondering what the rational is for spending $50 to convert an old one when you can buy a new one for less? http://m.homedepot.com/p/LED-3D-Flashlight-Blk/202548520/?MERCH=REC-_-mobileweb_pip_rr-6-_-202550919-_-202548520-_-N IIRC, the upgrade is quite a bit brighter than the factory LED. |
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Christmas is right around the corner [hope I didn't offend anyone saying Christmas] and maglights led will sell for 20. I have 10 or so floating around here. Best flashlight that 20 bucks can buy. False Better lights same price range didn't look hard enough so sorry your still in 1990's land. 
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