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Cheap/Dirty LED maglite upgrade for Xenon Model

us Offline Captain Hook

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Cheap/Dirty LED maglite upgrade for Xenon Model
on: August 21, 2018, 05:57:33 AM
Okay so I have this old style halogen mag and the light was just not cutting it. I didn't want to go out and buy a new flashlight, because I don't have the funds. And the upgrades cost money, but may or may not fit because of the bulb retaining ring being different on Xenons...

Then I remembered an $8 AA LED Rayovac I had lying in my dresser, so I tore it down and got the bulb out of it. IT FITS PERFECTLY IN MY MAGLITE. :o Definitely a clearer light. Don't know if a bulb intended for AAs will last long but for a quick and dirty fix to get by till paycheck comes in it will do. :D

The small plastic light really limited the bulbs potential, the beam was not focused well, but now it's unleashed by the mags reflective housing . Only wish I knew the model name of the Rayovac to help others with Xenon Mags out...
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us Offline Captain Hook

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Re: Cheap/Dirty LED maglite upgrade for Xenon Model
Reply #1 on: August 21, 2018, 05:59:22 AM
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Re: Cheap/Dirty LED maglite upgrade for Xenon Model
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Re: Cheap/Dirty LED maglite upgrade for Xenon Model
Reply #3 on: August 21, 2018, 07:01:21 AM
Awesome!

What a laser canon :sa:
Great job! :2tu:


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Re: Cheap/Dirty LED maglite upgrade for Xenon Model
Reply #4 on: August 21, 2018, 07:12:31 AM
Awesome!

What a laser canon :sa:
Great job! :2tu:
Thanks  :tu:
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Re: Cheap/Dirty LED maglite upgrade for Xenon Model
Reply #5 on: August 21, 2018, 07:35:59 AM
Very nice upgrade, Matt! :like:
Thank you for dharing the tip! :)

I have the same type socket for the high-output incandescent Maglite bulb. Was browsing the clearance section at Big Lots last year and saw the Maglite LED upgrade kit for $2. The difference is fantastic. :)

The only thing I dislike is the color of most LED bulbs. I prefer warmer lighting. :ahhh
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