L.E.D.s for miniMag
Still kicking!!
Joined: May 2003
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From: Kalispell, Mt.
The minimag conversion is easy to install..just take of the lense part, put in new reflector and the tri-bulb set up, screw it back together. Then put the push button on in place of the rear cap and you are done. Still use the same batteries as before. And yesssss...what an improvement! Even though Lowes is more spendy, I haven't had time to check wally world yet. I still have one more minimag to convert. Wait till they convert the BIG mag lites!
Laughing Gas
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: KCMO
After reading this I ran straight down to Wally's and bought one. They only had the LED conversion, not the one with the new button. Brought it home and installed it. Great!
Then I read the small print that those clever Chinese guys put on the label. It seem that installation of this kit voids the lifetime warranty.
Then I read the small print that those clever Chinese guys put on the label. It seem that installation of this kit voids the lifetime warranty.
Still kicking!!
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 6,061
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From: Kalispell, Mt.
So, when it breaks, take the old stuff and put it back on, send to the factory and get replacement. There's nothing going to show that you had the "kit" installed. Unless, of course, you sent it with the kit on it. 
Cargo Master
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 2,148
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From: Seneca, SC
man I wouldn't worry about warranties; LED bulbs are if anything toughter than the originals. They won't break for nothing. The push button may break, but whatever, you can still use the screw style.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 4,562
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From: Southern MD
I bought one of the mini-mag conversions from Sports Authority for about $8.
Brightest light that I have.
I've seen Mag-Lites converted to LED, but, they are expensive!
I'll wait until the retrofit comes out in quantity.
Duracell and LED. . . . great combo! (Too bright to look at!)
Brightest light that I have.
I've seen Mag-Lites converted to LED, but, they are expensive!
I'll wait until the retrofit comes out in quantity.
Duracell and LED. . . . great combo! (Too bright to look at!)
Laughing Gas
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 796
Likes: 1
From: KCMO
Originally Posted by Fordlover55
So, when it breaks, take the old stuff and put it back on, send to the factory and get replacement. There's nothing going to show that you had the "kit" installed. Unless, of course, you sent it with the kit on it.
But I lived, so I guess I'm tougher now.
Posting Legend
Joined: Sep 2001
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Here is a place you can get larger Maglite LED conversions:
http://www.batteryjunction.com/maledre.html
I have never used one or even seen them but if somebody is willing to try one and report back...
I got a Niteize (also sold by the above link) conversion kit for my mini maglite for Xmas. Works good but of course it does not throw a beam or focus now. It is good for general illumination. The link above has 1W LED kits that supposedly DO focus tho but they are more expensive.
One thing I do with my AA mini maglites is interchange the lens retainer and end caps to make them different colors so I can tell mine easily from other people's flashlights.
http://www.batteryjunction.com/maledre.html
I have never used one or even seen them but if somebody is willing to try one and report back...
I got a Niteize (also sold by the above link) conversion kit for my mini maglite for Xmas. Works good but of course it does not throw a beam or focus now. It is good for general illumination. The link above has 1W LED kits that supposedly DO focus tho but they are more expensive.
One thing I do with my AA mini maglites is interchange the lens retainer and end caps to make them different colors so I can tell mine easily from other people's flashlights.
Last edited by Torque1st; Dec 26, 2005 at 03:46 AM.
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Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jul 2003
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I really like my mini-Mag LED conversion, but I think I'll wait to see what Mag-light comes up with before making any more purchases. http://www.maglite.com/LED_technology.asp
Post Fiend
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 13,873
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From: Atlanta GA
The two wire bulbs are rated for 8 hours of life, you use to be able to buy a brighter one that lasted about 14 hours at Radio Shack. Been a few years since I bothered. I have been going LED for a while. I love the 7 LED headlamp from www.sportsmanguide.com.
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Joined: Sep 2001
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There is a huge difference in the amount and quality of light between the conversion and the River Rock flashlight. The conversion has a diffused light. The River Rock unit throws a bright focused beam. It will be interesting to see what Maglite comes out with. They really should have given it a higher priority in their engineering dept tho.
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