Maglite LED
Submitted: Friday, Jun 06, 2008 at 10:37
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Has anyone bought or tried the Maglite torches with LED module like this one
led torch
Also does it make much difference in light output going from a 2 cell to 3 cell or to 4 cell?
Thanks
Reply By: awill4x4 - Friday, Jun 06, 2008 at 19:00
Friday, Jun 06, 2008 at 19:00
I converted my Maglite 3 cell to a generic LED globe but I wasn't happy at all with the results. My 3 cell 1 watt Dorcy LED from Dick Smith is much brighter than even the standard incandescent globe Maglite 3 cell.
I've since bought a Fenix P3D pocket light
Fenix torch that absolutely kicks butt, for its size the light output is unbelievable. It uses the Cree 7090 XR-E white LED and uses 123A batteries, it's pricey but it is really good.
I bought it from
Torchworld
and I have no affiliation just a happy customer.
It's great sitting around the campfire and everyone goes on about how
bright their torch is and you bring out this tiny little torch that blows nearly everything else away.
Here's a link from flashlight reviews an American site that reviews torches.
flashlight reviews
Regards Andrew.
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Follow Up By: mattie - Saturday, Jun 07, 2008 at 18:24
Saturday, Jun 07, 2008 at 18:24
I would have to agree with the 2 above posts i have a 3d cell mag with the brite eyes (not sure how it is spelt) 1watt replacement and was disappoint, i have 3watt 3c cell cresent torch and it is twice as good as the mag and smaller alloy body etc. worth a look.
I wouldn't waste the money unless of course the genuine bulb is better but i think that it is more to do with the reflector.
Mattie
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