Hopefully, you've not done that. I have several incandescent maglites I've upgraded to L.E.D and either 18650 or 26650 batteries. It was a fun project.
I've got two small Maglite flashlights that I won't be upgrading. Maybe if the bulb prices drop to $3.00 bucks a bulb, I'd consider it but never at $12.00 dollars a bulb! The I5R lights you mention even at full price are roughly $35.00 bucks, are much more compact and contain a rechargeable battery and a USB-C charging interface. By the time you purchase rechargeable batteries for your Maglite your upgrade is then equal to just buying another I5R. And your upgrade still won't be as bright and won't have a USB charging port.
@@chestersedc I hate to throw out good hardware as much as the next guy which explains why I still have my once practical Maglites. If China wants to sell us anything I suggest they package us a Maglite upgrade kit. In the kit it would have a single rechargeable battery, a new end cap with a USB charging port and a hollow dummy battery cell to transfer the voltage to the new LED bulb in the front. The dummy cell would open to hold maybe a few hooks and some split shot sinkers and fishing line. Of course you could put whatever you want in the dummy battery. That's an upgrade I'd pay $15 bucks for!
I keep an incandescent minimag just for traveling. It's much easier to read a map in the dark with incandescent bulb light. LED is just to bright for that.
@ahsanyunas - I have not had any issues with heat after the upgrade. The new LED bulb uses the same 3-watts as the old bulb. The LED doesn't produce more heat but is more efficient at creating light making it brighter. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for watching and good luck with your Maglite upgrades.
Talk about timing! I was just about to give my 30+ year old (2 D cell) light to the good will. Great video! Thanks
Glad I could help!
Hopefully, you've not done that. I have several incandescent maglites I've upgraded to L.E.D and either 18650 or 26650 batteries. It was a fun project.
I've got two small Maglite flashlights that I won't be upgrading. Maybe if the bulb prices drop to $3.00 bucks a bulb, I'd consider it but never at $12.00 dollars a bulb!
The I5R lights you mention even at full price are roughly $35.00 bucks, are much more compact and contain a rechargeable battery and a USB-C charging interface.
By the time you purchase rechargeable batteries for your Maglite your upgrade is then equal to just buying another I5R.
And your upgrade still won't be as bright and won't have a USB charging port.
It's all about finding what works best for you and your needs!
@@chestersedc I hate to throw out good hardware as much as the next guy which explains why I still have my once practical Maglites.
If China wants to sell us anything I suggest they package us a Maglite upgrade kit.
In the kit it would have a single rechargeable battery, a new end cap with a USB charging port and a hollow dummy battery cell to transfer the voltage to the new LED bulb in the front.
The dummy cell would open to hold maybe a few hooks and some split shot sinkers and fishing line.
Of course you could put whatever you want in the dummy battery.
That's an upgrade I'd pay $15 bucks for!
Why worry about damaging the old lamp?
Are you going to re-use it?
I’ll keep it to have options. The warmer light is better for some tasks, like reading.
I keep an incandescent minimag just for traveling. It's much easier to read a map in the dark with incandescent bulb light. LED is just to bright for that.
What about heat, LEDs tend to get very hot, how you compare to that with long term use
@ahsanyunas - I have not had any issues with heat after the upgrade. The new LED bulb uses the same 3-watts as the old bulb. The LED doesn't produce more heat but is more efficient at creating light making it brighter. Thanks for watching!
@@chestersedc Thankyou very much for confirmation. I shall be upgrading mine soon.