![]() ![]() While the decent run time on 3C would be nice, I picked up my ML50 because the output and reach were great for the $33 Walmart price. I run AA's in my light because I have them. Toyota used D-cell NiMH cells in the Prius), C cell rechargeables typically have no more capacity than a AA. D cell NiMH cells are available and have very good capacity (10,000 mAh vs ~2000 for a AA. I've found my ML50L (3C light) to be a great balance between output, throw and cost. I think it can be handy to have a very bright initial output then a lower (but hardly dim) long run time. Having looked at this a bit I've found that the more compact lights that claim over ~300 lumens typically can not sustain that output for any length of time. It also has very good reach (Maglites are typically good in that regard) and costs about $20. It produces ~180 lumens of output which doesn't seem like much given 2AA battery lights do as much. The new 2C Maglite ML25_ looks like a nice light. I wish the flashlights could be lined with plastic or something to stop the batteries from eating the aluminum The batteries seem to leak more quickly if they get hot such as the flashlight having been left in a closed car during the summer the batteries can still have been working and have destroyed the flashlight a couple weeks later It might not be as heavy as the regular bulb ones and its reflector and focus mechanism is different. New electronic 3 D cell model has 3 brightness settings and can be made to blink to scare rabbits. The flashlights made up until about 10 years ago seem to have slightly heavier thickness of the body and the tailcaps don't seem to be identical with the newer ones The old flashlights are like 1950 Plymouth technology and performance but sturdy. It is really safer to keep the batteries out of the flashlights until they are used. Need to see if the newer red looking Duracells are any less leak prone than the previous ones Sometimes you can get them out from the D cell lights by skewering with a screw but the AA are mostly lethal to the flashlights. Seeing the links on Mags website, I would guess that it is possible that if you have name brand batteries, you may have some luck doing this. I would guess that there are just so many battery manufacturers now, that would be hard to do. ![]() They used to figure out what batteries were in them and had a deal with the battery guys themselves, to get you a replacement flashlight. Over the years I have sent several back to Mag because of this. There is links to battery manufacturers about the issue. I just looked on their website and it looks like maybe the program has been discontinued. Not that long ago, mag light had a program that would replace the flashlight for you, because of battery leakage. It is not that they still do not make a great light, it is that retailers choose to sell their old perfected lights.Ībout the battery corrosion. I think the problem with Mag lights is they made a name out of a great flash light, then let every body sell it. I have many, but there are others on the market that are much better. Of course taping the tube on a wood bock can also help get the batteries free. Try the screw trick from the front or vinegar poured in from the front. That will let you pull the switch and bulb assembly out. There is an allen screw in the center of the button. If you can't get the tail cap off a D cell maglight, pull the rubber button cover off. Also, common vinegar dissolves the corrosion but you need to keep it off circuit boards. The incandecent stuff is hardly worth it in my view.Īs for getting batteries out, if you can get the tail cap out try a screw into the back of the battery and pull. The older Mag LED stuff is generally outclassed. Really for ~$10 the Solitaire is a very good light.Īnyway, the current generation of Mags are actually quite good and have a nice balance between output and commonly available batteries. The Solitaire LED light is great and has more reach than my 120 Lumen 1AAA light. ![]() Yes, they are brighter for a bit but they constantly dim over time. ![]() Note that many of the Defiant and other cheap but bright LED lights are unregulated or poorly regulated. Anyway, at $33 (Walmart) for an ML50L few will touch it. A number of lights using 18650 cells will have more output but you have to get 18650 batteries and they still generally are more about total output vs throw. Few lights at a reasonable price will have better throw. However, I like a number of the newer LED Maglites. The older Maglites make me a bit sad simply because I know they used to be great but compared to just about any LED light they aren't very good. ![]()
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