Pump up to 10+V a Maglite 4D

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Hi guys, I have a old 4D Maglite, now with TTS-3WCR90 (Cree XP-G2 LED Upgrade) 220 lumens. If you want to see the specs: the torch site
I have talked with the guys of the store, and he said “I’ve run the bulbs at 10 volts + using a variable DC power supply and they were fine, I think with 9.6 volts they will be OK.”

I would like to put 3x14500 cells not fully charger (aka 3,5V x battery) because now I’ve try with 2x14500 KeepPower + 2x1,3V Nihm (I know I know, better don’t do it, but I have turn on the Mag only for 10-20 sec to try if it goes). With tester it give me 10,5V.

Well, the question: do you think is a good deal buy another 2x14500 (buy from Banggood, a good deal:2PCS KeepPower 14500 800mAh 3.7v Protected, 6,99:money_mouth_face: ? It’s worth the money for lumens? Now the Mag run with 4D alkaline, so 1,5x4=6V. Running so hard at 10,5/11, will be enough powerful to justify the money spent? Because I don’t need others 14500 battery.
Thank you very much!

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I think if you spend less than $20 and get Tangsfire C8 from Tmart, it will be brighter and use only 1 18650 battery and also easier to carry :smiley:

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Sorry I don’t really understand your question.

If you have a 4D Mag and a TTS drop in for a 4D, then run it on alkaline or NiMh batteries. It’ll be fine.

I don’t really understand why you want to run 14500’s? They have tiny capacity and won’t last anywhere near as long as the D cells will in this setup.

Also you are saying 3x14500 but no mention how you would fit these?

If you want to run Li-ion with this drop in, get yourself a 2D Mag and mod the tailcap spring and you can run 2x 26650 in it.

Running it at 10v won’t make it any brighter than running is 6v.

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And seriously DON’T mix battery chemistries, even for a 10-20 sec test. —- BOOM!

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Hehehe I know you’re right. But still have a perfect Yezt Y3 1x26650 and it’s very powerfull! I’m waiting some GB here too… :wink:

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That’s right, it work so fine that 220 lumens claimed are not enought, they are more…

I use some cheap 2AAx1D adapter + dummy cells. I have try with 4 of them and 8 AA Nimh Eneloop, work fine and throw very very well.

That’s the answer I want to hear!
So, I will not buy some others 14500 cells. Banggood will hate you :bigsmile:
Thank you very much!!! :slight_smile:

You are fu…g right, man. I’m a stupid! :frowning:

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But…are you really sure?

I’ve read this from the specs: “Operates on a voltage range of 3.2 - 9.0V DC (brightest at 4 volts plus)”.
So, if I understand correctly, if it goes to 9V is much brigh that 3,2V. Is it right or I’m wrong?

If I’m right, if now 4D alkaline cells puts out 6V, with 9 or 10V (or 10,5 in my case with 3x14500 with adapter) will be not much brighter?
Thank you very much and sorry for silly question… :8)