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===C and D Maglite=== | ===C and D Maglite=== | ||
Incandescent bulbs are manufactured for different numbers of batteries, for example a 3-cell light will blow out a bulb made for 2 cells. Maglites are available with 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 D-size cells and 2, 3, or 4 C-size cells. A 7D light as well as 5C, 6C, and 7C lights were produced but are no longer made. The stock incandescent bulb is krypton, but xenon replacements are available. Maglite uses [[ANSI-NEMA FL-1|ANSI/NEMA FL-1]] ratings for output, so all lumens here are ANSI lumens. | [[File:Magleds.jpg|thumb|300px|Newer Cree XP-E on left with Luxeon Rebel LED on right]]Incandescent bulbs are manufactured for different numbers of batteries, for example a 3-cell light will blow out a bulb made for 2 cells. Maglites are available with 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 D-size cells and 2, 3, or 4 C-size cells. A 7D light as well as 5C, 6C, and 7C lights were produced but are no longer made. The stock incandescent bulb is krypton, but xenon replacements are available. Maglite uses [[ANSI-NEMA FL-1|ANSI/NEMA FL-1]] ratings for output, so all lumens here are ANSI lumens. | ||
* 1979: C and D cell battery models are put on the market; targeted to the public safety and industrial sectors | * 1979: C and D cell battery models are put on the market; targeted to the public safety and industrial sectors | ||
* May 2006: 2D and 3D Maglite LED's introduced using Luxeon III LED with a bonus krypton bulb in the tail cap. | * May 2006: 2D and 3D Maglite LED's introduced using [[Philips Lumileds|Luxeon]] III LED with a bonus krypton bulb in the tail cap. | ||
* January 2009: 2D Maglites now feature Luxeon Rebel 090 LED. LED is not replaceable. Max output is 114 lumens. | * January 2009: 2D Maglites now feature Luxeon Rebel 090 LED. LED is not replaceable. Max output is 114 lumens. | ||
* April 2009: 3D LED Maglites now have Rebel 091 LED and are brighter than 2D. Output is 104 lumens. | * April 2009: 3D LED Maglites now have Rebel 091 LED and are brighter than 2D. Output is 104 lumens. | ||