I've got a trusty old 3 cell Maglite that I've had for years, and I was thinking about replacing it with an LED model -I have a super duper 8W LED torch that I brought in from China via Ebay, but it uses camera batteries that cost a fortune.

Then I did an Ebay search, and found an LED module that replaces the bulb. Easy to fit, lower power consumption and 1W light output. Cost £16, but saved me ditching the old one. Excellent.

And it's F****ing bright, too!

Phil

I've got a trusty old 3 cell Maglite that I've had for years, and I was thinking about replacing it with an LED model -I have a super duper 8W LED torch that I brought in from China via Ebay, but it uses camera batteries that cost a fortune.

Then I did an Ebay search, and found an LED module that replaces the bulb. Easy to fit, lower power consumption and 1W light output. Cost £16, but saved me ditching the old one. Excellent.

And it's F****ing bright, too!

Phil

care to post a link?

Does it throw out as much light? I always find that LED's are blinding to look at, but don't actually give off as much light as a standard bulb.

I am considering getting one of these for my 2D maglite:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TerraLUX-MiniStar5-MAGLITE-2-3-D-C-LED-UPGRADE-TLE-6EXB-/270561413641

I have one in my mini maglight, although the beam looses it's distance it is far brighter, so it all depends on what you use it for, close up or distance.

I am considering getting one of these for my 2D maglite:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TerraLUX-MiniStar5-MAGLITE-2-3-D-C-LED-UPGRADE-TLE-6EXB-/270561413641

That's the one I've got

Phil

SWMBO has just bought me a maglight, Bloody fantastic.

Now for a serious question, how long should I leave it before pimping it? I mean if I start canabalising a new pressie the day I get it, would I really be sleeping in the car, in sub zero temps?

SWMBO has just bought me a maglight, Bloody fantastic.

Now for a serious question, how long should I leave it before pimping it? I mean if I start canabalising a new pressie the day I get it, would I really be sleeping in the car, in sub zero temps?

Possibly.

But you could always claim that you're saving the planet by using less batteries..........

Phil