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Disclaimer: RJTaylor Enterprises is not affiliated with Mag Instrument, Inc., which owns the trademark, the trademark shape, style and overall appearance of the Mini Maglite® flashlight. These trademarks are only referenced to identify the flashlight model used for our AFTERMARKET conversions. Our Patriot flashlight is NOT endorsed, sponsored, or warrantied by Mag Instrument, Inc.
And now ... the rest of the story ...
To create the perfect flashlight, one must first incorporate the most popular flashlight on the planet, the "Mini Maglite®", produced by Mag
Instruments, Inc. Anthony Maglica, who founded this US-based company in 1955, produces such superior quality flashlights, that most
cars, boats, airplanes, businesses, and households around the world contain one (or more) of his products.
From a small one-man machine shop garage in Los Angeles California, to a global distributor of the world's most popular flashlights
that employs over 800 workers, WOW! I can literally take drained (non-working) batteries out of an incandescent Maglite, and still have them power our Patriot conversion for a couple hours longer. Although the Patriot will put out a fair amount of usable light while testing under such extreme circumstances, the power levels will be too low to properly regulate, and you will begin to notice diminished light output until the batteries are drained of any useful current still remaining. At first glance, the graph clearly shows higher illumination and longer lasting battery life, each in themselves an excellent reason to purchase our Patriot flashlight. However, please take a really GOOD look at those statistical lines which most people generally ignore. Although brighter is obvious, the fact that our flashlight can operate for 2 hours before falling to the same FULL power level as a standard flashlight is not so clearly apparent. Also, look closely at where the 50% light output levels fall. Note that around the same 2-hour mark, an incandescent bulb would already be past 50% light levels (half as bright). Not only is our Patriot 5 times brighter than a standard flashlight, but 50% levels are not even reached until around 7 hours! (truly amazing!) Eventually, the batteries will cross a critical threshold and become unable to offer enough power for the internal regulator to amplify the light output any further. When this happens, the solid state circuitry switches to a power conservation mode and begins to provide a dimmer type of ambient lighting, until new batteries can be installed. This emergency low-level illumination can best be described as a bright FULL MOON type glow that you could actually use to read a book, or change a tire. In comparison, when a typical incandescent bulb runs out of power, you are literally left in the DARK!
To eliminate ALL the inherent problems associated with using outdated incandescent bulbs,
impact-resistant L.E.D. and solid state circuitry have been added to our Patriot flashlights.
L.E.D.s can operate for 100,000 hours (over 11 years), unlike an incandescent
bulb's 15-20 hour lifespan. With the exception of
accidental battery acid damage, the Patriot could out shine us all in longevity. (grin)
If the flashlight itself were to somehow become damaged, "have no fear",
all the self-contained LED circuitry
can easily be moved into any old (or new) AA Mini Maglite®. One of our goals in creating a perfect flashlight, was to also offer a uniquely special version that anyone would be proud to give as a gift to others. Although we probably created the most expensive conversion ever produced by someone, I find there are times when cutting corners is unnecessary, especially when attempting to offer only the absolute "best of the best" to my customers.
A one-time expense ... for a life-time worth of savings! If you are interested in converting an AA Mini Maglite that you may already own, our special L.E.D. conversion modules can be purchased separately. (Add $3.95 for shipping and handling when ordering only conversion modules.) Our special Ultra-Violet module is beneficial for anyone who uses a portable "black light" for counterfeit security or mineral and substance testing. Automobile mechanics also use our UV modules to see the florescent dyes used to locate Freon coolant leaks in air conditioning units. We also offer modules to help preserve night-vision, which produce either Red or Green light, for use by Astronomers, Hunters, or Pilots for example (call or e-mail for more details).
The original Mini Maglite® US Flag Gift Set (without our conversion) can also be purchased separately. (Add $3.95 for shipping and handling when ordering only the flashlight without a conversion.)
We are so convinced that everyone will be impressed with our unique L.E.D. conversions, that if within 30 days anyone is dissatisfied with their purchase for any reason (even buyer's remorse), simply return the undamaged flashlight and we will refund all but a $5 restocking fee (shipping excluded). Also, because converting a Maglite® product VOIDS their limited manufacturer's warranty, we will personally extend the same full 1-year warranty against any defects. For more information, or
directions on placing a mail order, contact: You can also order online using our secure PayPal shopping cart system:
P.S. Typically, police officers, security guards, and auto mechanics seem to prefer standard black flashlights with our optional black tactical on/off switch built into the tail-cap. Only $5.00 more. (available in black only)
Warning: The light produced by our conversion modules are rated 5-times brighter than the original incandescent bulb. (WOW!) (DO NOT look directly into this high-intensity beam!) Final Comments: Although there are many companies that sell L.E.D. flashlights, NONE offer the numerous aftermarket accessories produced for the Mini Maglite®. Headband attachments, fiber optic extensions, holsters, multi-colored lens, belt clips, and even an "in-the-mouth" biting-type holder have all been created for this unique little flashlight. This means that owning a "converted" Mini Maglite (instead of a generic L.E.D. model), will still allow someone to take advantage of all the accessories available ... which is another reason why the Mini Maglite® is extremely popular over a large-array of professions and with such a wide-variety of people.
You can also read
a brief testimonial by selecting this hyperlink.
This unique setup offers an area type of hands free lighting when needed. For example, this can be extremely beneficial whenever there is a power outage, and you do not wish to use normal candles. Not only can regular candles be a fire hazard, but they are not as convenient or as easily portable as using a flashlight. Candles also produce a great deal of heat and toxic fumes, that are difficult to avoid without power to your air conditioning or fans.
Our longer-lasting LED modules, also out-performs a typical
flashlights incandescent bulb by several hours, and would possibly out-shine
standard size candles as well.
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It might surprise most people to learn from the graph provided, that typically
AA Mini Maglites will only operate for
5-6 hours while RAPIDLY declining in visible brightness during that short time frame. After
5 hours, although the batteries are not fully depleted and could still be used to operate other electronic equipment, an incandescent bulb will NOT have sufficient current to
effectively illuminate the filament. Any 6-hour power level remaining will
generally produce such dim light, that the flashlight essentially becomes
useless. Rechargeable batteries usually die even faster, in only 4 hours of operation.
You may also be unaware that the
average bulb life is only 15-20 hours (roughly 2-3 sets of batteries), unless of course you accidentally drop the flashlight while it is ON, which DESTROYS the
fragile glass bulb or filament instantly! Mr. Maglica was very creative in building a spare bulb compartment into the tailcap
of his flashlights, this helps accommodate the limitations of needing to rely on the incandescent bulb technologies of the past.
The circuitry I mention contains a miniaturized power regulator which provides a
"semi-regulated" flow of current
used to amplify the light output as the batteries become depleted. This is
generally preferable to the more common "fully-regulated" circuits, which typically only provide a steady beam at lower light levels
over extended periods of time. Our semi-regulated light output behaves
much like a standard flashlight would, going from very bright, to dimmer, to eventually dead. Fully-regulated
flashlights are quite unusual, providing extended levels of low illumination
(always dim), to eventually dead, which unfortunately offers few visual clues as to when the batteries might
need changing. Unlike regular incandescent flashlights
that can die rather quickly and unexpectedly, LED flashlights will generally NEVER leave you without some type of useful low power lighting until new batteries can be installed.
Words like "die or dead" are virtually eliminated, regardless of the type of power management
system.
By providing brighter light and extended battery life, plus eliminating the
need for constant bulb
replacements, you can see why our converted flashlights are
considered a cost savings investment by many professionals.
