Will I turn into a Maglite fan once again?

[bykfixer]

I went to the Mag site last night and saw a whole bunch of "sold out". I'm curious what items will still be available next year after that one.

 

[Buff]

Reading this got me digging for my old work flashlights i carried in my work truck. Seems tis is the main Mag Lite thread? If there is another more appropriate thread let me know?

I removed the reflective tape from the far right and
cleaned it up a bit. I'm sure they ain't worth much but dang i used the heck out of them walking construction sites early and late dark 30 over 28 years.
Used the two book ends the most and the taller ones stayed at home. I only have C batteries so tested that light. Truly measured in candle power lol.
Should i remove the rest of the tape or is it even worth it?

Thanks for reading.
Buff

 

[knucklegary]

Up to you but I'd leave the reflective tape, it's still functional, and part of your history 👍

 

[vicv]

Reading this got me digging for my old work flashlights i carried in my work truck. Seems tis is the main Mag Lite thread? If there is another more appropriate thread let me know?
View attachment 54535
I removed the reflective tape from the far right and
cleaned it up a bit. I'm sure they ain't worth much but dang i used the heck out of them walking construction sites early and late dark 30 over 28 years.
Used the two book ends the most and the taller ones stayed at home. I only have C batteries so tested that light. Truly measured in candle power lol.
Should i remove the rest of the tape or is it even worth it? View attachment 54536
Thanks for reading.
Buff

Nice collection. I like using eneloops in AA to C adapters in mine. They work great, are lighter, no leaks, and brighter and flatter output. Alkalines may be a tad brighter, for the first 30 seconds on brand new cells. Eneloops are brighter for the rest of the time

 

[Buff]

Thanks.
I just figured out what incans meant…eneloops? I seem to have a lot to learn.

 

[vicv]

Ah. Sanyo/panasonic eneloop. They're a low self discharge AA. And they have AAA as well. They're very very good. Can find them much cheaper at ikea relabeled as "ladda"

 

[Buff]

Yes but i need C And D cells. I will buy enough to test the shorter ones and probably just have one available to use just for nostalgia. Amazing that the rubber O-rings are in perfect condition.
These lights(one at a time spent life rolling around under the air ride seat in my Peterbilt along with other tools like a Eswing hammer, channel locks and tie down straps. It's a wonder they are in the shape they are in. Very durable.

 

[Buff]

Up to you but I'd leave the reflective tape, it's still functional, and part of your history 👍

I removed it from the one as it was covering the serial number and the USA in the line MADE IN THE USA. But i agree as they aren't going on Ebay are they? Plus it's a pain to remove it. A millimeter at a time. Thanks
Buff

 

[Buff]

As far as the gaskets i always put a light coat of Vaseline and a little heavier for the one at work as my job had a water component to it.

 

[bykfixer]

A double a battery is pretty close in length to a C or D cell. Eneloops are a AA battery that is rechargeable. Adapters make them match a C or D light.

Oh, and leave the tape. It's part of your history, that is unless you prefer they no have the tape anymore. WD40 or GoofOff can get the sticky off.

Vasoline is what Maglite reccomends gets used on their o'rings.

 

[vicv]

Yes but i need C And D cells. I will buy enough to test the shorter ones and probably just have one available to use just for nostalgia. Amazing that the rubber O-rings are in perfect condition.
These lights(one at a time spent life rolling around under the air ride seat in my Peterbilt along with other tools like a Eswing hammer, channel locks and tie down straps. It's a wonder they are in the shape they are in. Very durable.

I said in my first post. AA to C and D adapters. They're better even though smaller. You don't want to store with alkaline. They leak

 

[M@elstrom]

Nice Maglite collection from yesteryear, I have a 3D and 4D but never managed to obtain a C cell light maybe one day (the D cell lights were on clearance), the reflective tape adds character 😉

 

[Buff]

Thanks again. Just removed the tape on the one as it hid the stamped serial number and other stamping. I will be advised thanks.

 

[bigburly912]

These guys Mr. Buff:

 

[bigburly912]

Just put your AA rechargeable in put some aluminum foil on the negative end screw down tailcap and you are running on Nimh power.

 

[Buff]

Ahh i'll search for them. I know maratac lights i purchased can run on 21700's or 18650's and a sleeve similar to that with one end inclosed and a button on top is provided.

 

[Dicaeopolis]

Has anyone else ordered from Maglite this month besides me and waiting on a tracking number? I emailed and called with no response also. Seems strange to me. It's been 12 days.

 

[ABTOMAT]

Mag never sent me a tracking number, but I did get an email saying my order had shipped. Got it about three weeks after the order.

 

[Monocrom]

Reading this got me digging for my old work flashlights i carried in my work truck. Seems tis is the main Mag Lite thread? If there is another more appropriate thread let me know?
View attachment 54535
I removed the reflective tape from the far right and
cleaned it up a bit. I'm sure they ain't worth much but dang i used the heck out of them walking construction sites early and late dark 30 over 28 years.
Used the two book ends the most and the taller ones stayed at home. I only have C batteries so tested that light. Truly measured in candle power lol.
Should i remove the rest of the tape or is it even worth it? View attachment 54536
Thanks for reading.
Buff

You might just be surprised what they're worth. Some folks are willing to pay insane prices for vintage Mags.

 

[ABTOMAT]

You might just be surprised what they're worth. Some folks are willing to pay insane prices for vintage Mags.

Those are all late '90s models. Probably $5-15 on eBay unless they're NIB. Good users but not moneymakers. Even the old ones aren't worth much unless there's something special about them, like a rare color/size/markings/etc.