Maglite Boxed 3D Cell Flashlight Black

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Maglite claims the ML300 has a beam distance of 511 meters. This is the distance a flashlight projects .25 lux—about the amount of light projected by the full moon. It is interesting to note that this distance is not actually measured, but is calculated by measuring the peak beam intensity, diving by .25 lux, and then taking the square root of the result. That’s some heavy math, so we took it into the field to verify those claims. For our test, we turned the ML300L on high, started a timer and left it. Eight hours in, well past the 5:45 advertised runtime, it still gave of a surprising amount of light—more than enough to navigate complete darkness in a windowless basement. At 10 hours, it was still bright enough to shine about 100 meters outdoors at night. Finally, at 16.5 hours it had dimmed quite a bit, but still provided enough light to read a book by. Runtime with high power mode is approximately 5 hours with 4 D cells. Power use of approximately 9 watts producing approximately 1200 lumens. It is designed with a solid polished metal reflector and heat sinking to allow for improved optics and heat dissapation. This bulb will transform your Maglite into a ultra high performance, reliable, energy efficient torch making it the perfect choice for professionals.

The entire light is type-II anodized aluminum inside and out. The anodizing helps prevent corrosion, and also electrically insulates the light. (Picture below shows lights with optional anti-roll ring accessory.)The Takeaway: Maglite’s latest gives you the right amount of light for almost any situation, is manufactured in America, and offers legendary durability. Maglite XL50: This is a simpler version of the XL100, featuring three modes that can be activated with consecutive presses of the tailcap switch. The XL50 will have a lower retail price than the XL100. Runtime with low power mode is approximately 36 hours.with 4D cells. Power consumption approximately 1 watt producing approximately 100 lumens Longer battery life results from the circuit built into the unit which completely utilizes the power from the batteries, whilst maintaining constant light output.

Maglite released an LED version of the MagCharger. Features a 680 lumen output and spot-to-flood beam with a quarter turn of the head. Claimed 4 hrs of battery life on a full charge at full power. Other specs are as the Incandescent Version. [4] The light produced will only dim near the end of the batteries' lifetime. It only gradually fades, not a sudden drop out of light The ML300l D-4 is a high quality, durable flashlight with exceptional runtime. We found its function sets to be useful and easy to program. The practical beam distance was surprising, and the focusing capability had a larger impact the farther the beam of light was cast. With regard to beam distance, lumens are only one factor—reflector design is also important. The ML300L D-4 has a single LED in a deep, narrow reflector, as opposed to a broad, shallow one that would throw more of a spot pattern. Durability met our expectations based on previous experience and seems to significantly exceed its ANSI rating.The Maglite ML300L 3 D cell torch has the same timeless design of the original 3 D torch, and has now been updated to 746 lumens output on the highest setting using LED technology. On March 30, 2007, the Los Angeles Police Department announced that they would be switching to a smaller, lighter LED flashlight that cannot be used as a baton, in response to a highly publicized incident where an officer was accused of using excessive force against a suspect by using a Maglite. [6] Gallery [ edit ] For those with incandescent Maglites, Maglite offers a 3W drop-in LED upgrade for the 2-cell, 3-cell, and 4-cell C or D lights, which uses the Luxeon III LED. This upgrade is being discontinued due to the older LED used, but there are aftermarket upgrades (including some with the Luxeon Rebel LED) available from manufacturers such as TerraLUX. For Mini Maglites, there are no OEM upgrades, but TerraLUX and Nite-Ize make 1W LED upgrades that will certainly improve the light’s usefulness.

It is interesting to note, that although we tested in a somewhat rural area, there were neighbors within reach of the ML300L's powerful beam of light. While directing the light at various objects, we realized we had to take care to avoid shining it on houses and windows—lest someone think we were up to no good. Lithium primary batteries, such as Energizer Advanced or Ultimate Lithium, are more expensive, but last longer than alkaline, perform better in cold temperatures, do not leak, and are approximately 1/3 lighter than the average alkaline. The voltages of these batteries are also slightly higher, which leads to increased output compared to alkaline. Most of us probably have a Maglite of some sort sitting around the house. Known for their superior build quality and durability, Maglite is considered to be the everyday premium flashlight. We will be taking a look at Maglite’s LED line of flashlights featuring the latest Luxeon Rebel LED. A light’s beam, no matter how bright, won’t do you any good if the bulb or other critical components fail. We wanted to make sure the ML300 withstood its 1-meter rating. To test it, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) recommends dropping the light six times at difference angles, so that's what we did. D and C battery models are put on the market; targeted to the public safety and industrial sectors (the 5C, 6C, 7C and 7D models are out of production)These lights are certainly quite handy to have around! The size of the 2AA makes a great every-day carry (EDC) light, or could be handy to keep in glove boxes or emergency kits (with lithium batteries installed, of course). Whether you’re an avid outdoorsman or just wandering around the house late at night trying to find your bedroom, these lights are great value and will come in handy, ready for action, for years to come. Runtime with medium power mode is approximately 12 hours with 4D cells. Power consumption of approximately 3 watts producing approximately 350 lumens All of the LED Maglites are regulated, which means that as the batteries are depleted and voltage drops, more current is drawn from the batteries to offset the lower voltage, resulting in consistent brightness until the batteries are completely depleted.

The V4 was released with a newly developed electronic switch enabling a Multi Mode operation and a slightly more powerful bulb producing an output of 245 Lumens. Spot to focus beam is achievable with a quarter turn of the head. Versatile and reliable, Maglite will get the job done. Maglite 2D pro 274 Lumens with a Cree XP-G rather than a Cree XP-E, increasing brightness while decreasing beam distance efficiency. The Maglite pictured on the right is mine. I did some hand filing on it to make it look more appealing. I also replaced both the tailcap and bezel, using those from a silver Maglite I still had around; to provide an appealing contrast. In August, Maglite announced several new models including an LED version of the Solitaire, a Mini Maglite LED 2 AAA and a new version of the 2D LED termed the 2D LED Pro promising a beam in excess of 200 Lumens.While the 2AA includes two alkaline batteries and the instructions specify that only alkaline batteries should be used, it is not recommended to use alkaline batteries. The reasoning behind this is that no matter the brand, alkaline batteries can and will leak! If the light is stored in extreme conditions, such as in the glove box of a car, the chances of leakage are much higher. Instead, lithium primaries or low self-discharge (LSD) NiMH rechargeable batteries are better alternatives. The 2AA light sports a multi-mode switch with four modes: 100%, 25%, blink, and SOS. If the light is needed for an extended period of time, one set of batteries will last for more than a day on 25% mode. This LED upgrade, has 3 power modes of low medium and high. Please see picture comparision images below to see the relative peformance levels