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    Why I Buy Maglite

    Hello everyone. This is my opinion based upon my experiences. I am not a gadget dude. I am not in to bleeding edge. I am the “stands the test of time” and the “less is more“ dude. It was my dad and his Maglite work flashlights that made me a Maglite fan. Yes, they are not bleeding edge and yes...
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    Warm White Maglite LED Bulb Advice

    Hello everyone. I went to a thrift store and found two Maglite flashlights. A 2 C and a 2D model. I called Maglite and the 2C model was made 10/92. The 2C model had this horrible cold blue LED in it, but the incandescent was in the tailcap. I am fine with these lights being dim and incandescent...
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    My Dad’s One Million Mile Maglite

    My dad also had a matching 2AA Maglite he kept in a pocket with the same logo on it. I hope to find it at some point as well.
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    My Dad’s One Million Mile Maglite

    I did post about it on Maglite’s Facebook page and website. It is because of this exact light that I buy Maglite products. I am more of a time tested/tried & true type person. I tried other brands over the past twelve years such as FourSevens, Fenix, and Streamlight. None of them still work...
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    My Dad’s One Million Mile Maglite

    Hello everyone. I thought I would share this short story. My dad worked for a Ford/Motorcraft auto parts warehouse from 1979-2010. He drove a delivery van and sold Ford/Motorcraft auto parts to Ford dealers and small shops across the state. He had various Ford/Motorcraft branded items over his...
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    AW RCR123 battery went bad, now what?

    Where do I get the contact info for AW? Next thing, if the battery is replaced, what about the flashlight? I wonder if it will clean up or did it also fry the light?
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    AW RCR123 battery went bad, now what?

    Hello everyone. I have an XTAR cr123 flashlight which I tried to use tonight. Well the head would not turn. I finally got it apart and found the damage. What can I do about this? https://www.flickr.com/photos/jsrdrnr/14653894278/in/set-72157624941692857...
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    First AA light $100 or less for EDC

    any more ideas on this? :)
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    First AA light $100 or less for EDC

    Hello everyone. I want to do something for myself which I rarely do....and that is treat myself to a nice flashlight. Here is what I am looking for: EDC use $100 max but do not have to spend that much AA/14500 lo/med/hi (in that order) no goofy blinky modes clickie switch pocket clip (prefer...
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    Single AA/AAA EDC light

    I will look in to this and thank you for the help. I was wondering when someone would give me an answer. LOL :) Keep them coming.
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    Single AA/AAA EDC light

    Hello everyone. I am looking for a rather dim AA/AAA EDC light. Think 2/10/20 lumens here. I bought an Ultrafire U20 from Manafont and it is a nice light but too bright. My goals are: reading a menu while out to eat reading in bed use as a candle when power goes out long runtime do not need...
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    P60 Drop-in long runtime prefered to brightness

    that is a $75 drop-in. I have an $8 Ultrafire 504B host. LOL :) I was thinking of $15 LOL
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    P60 Drop-in long runtime prefered to brightness

    Thanks for the help. I was wondering if this was even possible with a P60 light. I am starting to think that it might be easier to do with a single AA light. :)
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    P60 Drop-in long runtime prefered to brightness

    Hello everyone. I am looking for a P60 drop-in for my UF 504B host. My goal here is long runtime on low. This light will be for close up use, use for when the power goes out, candle for bathtub use and bubble baths for my wife, etc. I am thinking of a moonlight mode or at least a dim low...
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    Advice in finding a P60 style light

    I am looking for a smooth, floody beam with not real hotspot. I have no idea which drop-in to look at....SST, XP-G, XM-L?
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