Anyone modded a d cell maglite?

[Zed]

Anyone here done any mods too the d cell maglite, I've got a 2 D cell maglite I'm thinking about playing with,anyone tried the AA holders? Or led set ups,thanks for any advice 

[MadPlumbarian]

Only done a couple mods to a AA, but I always thought this was cool..
JR

[NKlamerus]

I really hope so, I've got 3-2D versions and one of the 6 D cell version!

[Zed]

I've got loads of enloop AS batteries,was hoping I could possibly use these in it?  And one of those led that just pop in 

That baseball bar is med 

[Sparky415]

I have a set of these Paul, I use them with eneloops 
Very cheaply made but seem to work ok 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4pcs-2-Holes-AA-to-D-Size-Plastic-Battery-Converter-Adapter-Case-Tube-Switcher-/181746234585?hash=item2a50eb74d9

[Zed]

Cheers tony ,there saved to my wish list  now what about the led set ups on ebay for the bigger maglites,any good  im not very clued up on all the power outputs etc  im after longer battery life plus a brighter beam 

[Sparky415]

I’m clueless about the drop-ins Mate...

  I will wait until you get one then copy yours 

[eamo]

 

[Zed]

I'll order a led stop in for one of my 2 D cell mags,possibly 2 of those AA holders as well  I'll let you guys know what I think once it's done,not sure I'm confident enough too do a full mod but will see 

[Sparky415]

 

[Zed]

 

  i might try a led drop in for my mini maglite as well tony,although im pretty happy with the beam on it already,ill see 

[Sparky415]

That little box of Maglights are all knackered and need work 

I have a 2 x AA that I’ve upgraded with a drop in but I seem to have miss-laid my smaller working Maglights 

I need a tidy up! 

[Zed]

That little box of Maglights are all knackered and need work 

I have a 2 x AA that I’ve upgraded with a drop in but I seem to have miss-laid my smaller working Maglights 

I need a tidy up! 

  you have been tidying your workshop for years tony 

[Sparky415]

I’m getting there, see all my broken torches are in one box 

It’s the working ones I can’t find 

[toolguy]

The place to look for mods to the Maglite is candle power forums.

[Zed]

The place to look for mods to the Maglite is candle power forums.

Cheers mate  i did look on there as registered ages ago,some amazing mods but think there out of my skill level,im looking more now atvdrop in LEDs  and AA conversions,do these make a huge difference 

[eamo]

Zed, any joy with this ? unfortunately, (for me) you've gotten me thinking which is never a good thing. for the 2/3 cell D lights the dropins seem to be pretty much the same price as those you need to mess with / solder / make fit. Going by amazon, starting at a tenner for a cree and gets more expensive for I assume are more spohisticated / better / whatever bulbs.

damn you MTo, damn you, i am now forever cursed to want stuff i don't need.

[Zed]

Zed, any joy with this ? unfortunately, (for me) you've gotten me thinking which is never a good thing. for the 2/3 cell D lights the dropins seem to be pretty much the same price as those you need to mess with / solder / make fit. Going by amazon, starting at a tenner for a cree and gets more expensive for I assume are more spohisticated / better / whatever bulbs.

damn you MTo, damn you, i am now forever cursed to want stuff i don't need.

   let us know jow it goes,ive not done it yet,need funds first  will get around toomit soon 

[eamo]

Zed, any joy with this ? unfortunately, (for me) you've gotten me thinking which is never a good thing. for the 2/3 cell D lights the dropins seem to be pretty much the same price as those you need to mess with / solder / make fit. Going by amazon, starting at a tenner for a cree and gets more expensive for I assume are more spohisticated / better / whatever bulbs.

damn you MTo, damn you, i am now forever cursed to want stuff i don't need.

   let us know jow it goes,ive not done it yet,need funds first  will get around toomit soon 

funds ? you and me both . . . don't hold your breath waiting on me . . . .

[Zed]

Zed, any joy with this ? unfortunately, (for me) you've gotten me thinking which is never a good thing. for the 2/3 cell D lights the dropins seem to be pretty much the same price as those you need to mess with / solder / make fit. Going by amazon, starting at a tenner for a cree and gets more expensive for I assume are more spohisticated / better / whatever bulbs.

damn you MTo, damn you, i am now forever cursed to want stuff i don't need.

   let us know jow it goes,ive not done it yet,need funds first  will get around toomit soon 

funds ? you and me both . . . don't hold your breath waiting on me . . . .

I know its hard having extra for projects like this,i wonder if the dropins make a lot of difference 

[16VGTIDave]

I have a vintage 4D that I installed an LED replacement "bulb" into many years ago. 140 lumens if I remember correctly. While nothing by today's standards, it is surprisingly bright. The focus still works, from wide flood to small spot. Battery life is silly. I don't use it much, but last time I looked, the copper top batteries had a best before date in 2013. Yes, I check them regularly for leakage.

[Zed]

I have a vintage 4D that I installed an LED replacement "bulb" into many years ago. 140 lumens if I remember correctly. While nothing by today's standards, it is surprisingly bright. The focus still works, from wide flood to small spot. Battery life is silly. I don't use it much, but last time I looked, the copper top batteries had a best before date in 2013. Yes, I check them regularly for leakage.

So possibly getting the AA holders could improve battery life ? As ive plenty of good eneloops i could charge up,i dont have rechargeable Dcells or a charger for that size 

[16VGTIDave]

I'm in the same position and that is exactly what I'm planning on doing! There are D sized holders that will take 2 AA batteries. The light won't have nearly the weight, but it's not every day one needs to break bones with a Maglite. Only once in 30 years actually...

[Zed]

I'm in the same position and that is exactly what I'm planning on doing! There are D sized holders that will take 2 AA batteries. The light won't have nearly the weight, but it's not every day one needs to break bones with a Maglite. Only once in 30 years actually...

That's what I've got the 6 Shell under the bed for 

[tattoosteve99]

There is one guy on CPF that sells a drop in for a mag lite. It's very straight forward and turns your light into a eye burner. If you want details on who let me know. I'd be happy to help ya out.

[Zed]

There is one guy on CPF that sells a drop in for a mag lite. It's very straight forward and turns your light into a eye burner. If you want details on who let me know. I'd be happy to help ya out.

Cheers steve but think it might be out of my price range  the dropins ive seen on ebay are around £10 cant just about do that but sadly not much more at the moment, thanks for the thought mate 

[lowtech]

I want to replace a cheap dropin with a 220 lm dropin once I have some cash to get inline- AAA to D cell adapters that turn my 2 cell into a 6 cell. I can send you the cheap dropin (for 2 cell only) for the stamp or I can sell you the 220 lm Dropin cheap, but it will only work with 4-6 Cell lights IIRC.
Drop me a PM

[Zed]

Cheers Thomas I'll 4pm you after my shift mate 

[evil510]

I've done quite a few maglite mods over the years. I started off with drop-in mods then went into modding drop ins. Back then, I mostly used P7's and XLM-2's. From there, I went into using external power sources and modding them into bicycle headlights. Been a couple of years since I've tinkered with them. Still running strong.....

[powernoodle]

I have several modded Mag-lites in the Powernoodle Arsenal, but did not mod them myself.  They were developed by the optics division of Powernoodle Industries.






Not my pic, but I own the light - a Mag-lite with a High Intensity Discharge bulb.