Mag Lite Conversions

[+Brenin Tegeingl]

I came across This Site on a caravaning site , thought it might be handy for our nite cachers with Mag Lites. LED conversion kits, giving brighter, whiter light, and most of all "longer batterie life".

Dave

[+Stuey]

Looks interesting thanks, if only I could find the product ordering page.... Anyone managed to find it without registering first?

[+leecee]

Look up and have a word with andyj81

He's an expert on all things shiny and has done the conversion himself.

[+one4zorro]

Here is a US site that has LED Conversion Stuff!

Edited December 3, 2004 by one4zorro

[Remote Part]

UltraLeds have a few different of LED MagLite conversions:

http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/

[Sheards]

Haven't looked for a while, but these kits were available from www.7dayshop.com

 

Iain

[+davy boy]

Could anyone shed any light on this led torch matter as i have had conflicting reports on them!!!!!!!

Are led torches brighter than most or what?

[+Wadders]

YUK YUK YUK Thats what i think of LED torches, i have both maglite and an L.E.D, My L.E.D cost £24 and it can stay in the drawer maglight, maglight, maglight, every time.

[+Stuey]

I bought an LED one from Hong Kong on eBay for 1p. I've not been given it yet (it's a present), but it should be fine. I've also got a AA Maglite which is not too hot to be honest in my opinion, even on Duracells. I may give the Maglite LED conversion a go (£18 from the states is a starting price so far).

[+Cryptik Souls Crew]

I wouldn't convert my maglite, LED torches are good, I use one at work all the time, but I don't think they perform brilliantly in very dark situations. The beam is very scattered and they don't seem to lend themselves to cache hunting so well.

 

As for battery life, I've got a 6D cell maglite and in 3 years I've only ever gone through about 4 sets of batteries, it's really not an issue. Plus if you were to come across any unruly muggles it would make a great weapon ;-)

[+Donnacha]

This is what I use when out and about at night. I also carry a mag too. You can also get a laser flare that attaches to the back of a mini mag, although it can still be used standalone. They are quite handy (and pricey), but you can signal a rescue party or aircraft 20 miles away. I got the one up from the mag version.

[+Lance Ambu]

This is what I use when out and about at night. I also carry a mag too. You can also get a laser flare that attaches to the back of a mini mag, although it can still be used standalone. They are quite handy (and pricey), but you can signal a rescue party or aircraft 20 miles away. I got the one up from the mag version.

Drool, Hmmmm gadgets.

 

I'm not sure if the LED conversion is focusable (spelling?) and here in N Ireland Halfords are selling Maglights up to 3D cells for under £20, price reduction on all models.

 

Maglights are still my favourite. Key ring LEDs are fine. Battery management is the main point. I have seen a 6 cell maglight ruined when leakproof batteries weren't and the torch had been neglected for some time.

 

Shouts to wife, stage left Darling, could I add one more thing to Santa's list?

[+Simply Paul]

 

I bought this 1,000,000 candlepower beast at Homebase for £10. It's a lot lighter than their 2 and 3 million cp models and I don't suppose I'll ever miss those extra ANSI lumens. You can see it also has a smaller light built in which is perfect for navigating paths and woodlands to save the big lamp for 'serious hunting'. It has a rechargeable battery inside and was supplied with both a 240v adaptor/charger and a 12v cigar-lighter lead, which is inside it. So I can recharge it between caches if it's starting to look low. If it runs out of juice for the main lamp there's still 1/2 life left in the small one before it goes dim.

 

I also carry a tough waterproof torch (£3? from Tesco) when I expect to be in more hazard-riddled situations. Or underwater.

 

I'd have a small LED torch as a back-up, but thus far I've not been let down by the gear I have and my attitude can be summed up in those famous words; If it aint broke, don't fix it.

 

SP

[+Simply Paul]

This is what I use when out and about at night. I also carry a mag too. You can also get a laser flare that attaches to the back of a mini mag, although it can still be used standalone. They are quite handy (and pricey), but you can signal a rescue party or aircraft 20 miles away. I got the one up from the mag version.

Isn't shining a laser at an aircraft supposed to be a bad thing?

 

Also, I'm not sure if a super-narrow beamed light is what you need if you're trying to catch the attention of someone 20 miles away. What are the chances you'll get the beam to pass across their pupil? You can't hold it perfectly still, so unless you're very lucky they'd only see a flash anyway...

 

If I was on the high seas or in the mountains I think I'd be happier with my own big torch, or perhaps a distress flare or two? Perhaps a pro would comment on the search and rescue / safety credentials of laser-pen devices.

 

SP

Edited December 5, 2004 by Simply Paul

[+Donnacha]

This is what I use when out and about at night. I also carry a mag too. You can also get a laser flare that attaches to the back of a mini mag, although it can still be used standalone. They are quite handy (and pricey), but you can signal a rescue party or aircraft 20 miles away. I got the one up from the mag version.

Isn't shining a laser at an aircraft supposed to be a bad thing?

 

Also, I'm not sure if a super-narrow beamed light is what you need if you're trying to catch the attention of someone 20 miles away. What are the chances you'll get the beam to pass across their pupil? You can't hold it perfectly still, so unless you're very lucky they'd only see a flash anyway...

 

If I was on the high seas or in the mountains I think I'd be happier with my own big torch, or perhaps a distress flare or two? Perhaps a pro would comment on the search and rescue / safety credentials of laser-pen devices.

 

SP

Maybe you should read how you use the device first

[+Simply Paul]

I just have (the info is tucked away on a side page rather than 'out front') and anyone who knows how lasers work will spot several errors in the FAQ section of the product description. It's shocking how some manufactures 'ignore' basic physics and the inverse-square law when describing the capabilities of their product. I still doubt its worth as an emergency signalling device and would again welcome the thoughts of anyone with air-sea-rescue or mountain-rescue experience.

 

SP

[+Cryptik Souls Crew]

If I was on the high seas or in the mountains I think I'd be happier with my own big torch, or perhaps a distress flare or two?

Whats wrong with your 6ft green fluorescent tube Paul?

[+Donnacha]

I just have (the info is tucked away on a side page rather than 'out front') and anyone who knows how lasers work will spot several errors in the FAQ section of the product description. It's shocking how some manufactures 'ignore' basic physics and the inverse-square law when describing the capabilities of their product. I still doubt its worth as an emergency signalling device and would again welcome the thoughts of anyone with air-sea-rescue or mountain-rescue experience.

 

SP

I know one of our MR guys has one...i also still carry two hand flares anyway

[+Simply Paul]

Whats wrong with your 6ft green fluorescent tube Paul?

I can't find a long enough extension lead to go caching with

 

SP

[+Teuchters]

Most Search and Rescue helicopters now use night vision goggles to detect missing persons at night. They can spot cigarette ends (which of course none of us use!) from several miles. A 10 mega squillion candle power torch will probably blind them from a great distance!!

If alerting one of these SAR helicopters, do not shine the light at them directly.... or else.

[Sheards]

Stuey,

 

7dayshop have the AA conversion kit for £14.49

 

http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_in...roducts_id=9187

 

Iain