Mini Maglite Bulb Replacement

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  • Опубліковано 5 гру 2024

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  • @nommyyt
    @nommyyt 8 місяців тому +9

    My Gran's old maglite hasn't been working for about a decade. Just randomly thought about trying to fix it today and found your video. Clear instructions and no faffing about with unrelated things. Thank you so much! Never knew about that spare bulb behind the spring. This has sentimental value to me as well so I'm glad I can use it again.

  • @mikeofmanymikes2630
    @mikeofmanymikes2630 Рік тому +17

    Thanks for posting this video. I had my old mini maglite that was sitting around for years after the bulb died. I never knew that there was an extra bulb tucked away in that sleeve but I found it and now it is working again. Today is a good day! Thanks again

    • @DIYTelecom
      @DIYTelecom  Рік тому +3

      That's awesome news. As for your question about the xenon being brighter or not. I've not noticed. I have been using mini mags since the 80s and can't remember if the brightness is better or not.

  • @rcytb
    @rcytb Рік тому +3

    The best video on this topic; closeup view with good explanation and no herky-jerky movement. Thanks!

    • @DIYTelecom
      @DIYTelecom  Рік тому

      Well, I'll gladly take all those compliments! Glad to help! :-)

  • @lienster
    @lienster 9 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much for this video! You just saved me a bunch of money and hassle. Found the replacement bulb and eventually fixed my mini maglite! You’re awesome.

    • @DIYTelecom
      @DIYTelecom  9 місяців тому +1

      Love to hear success stories like this! 😊

  • @haliae
    @haliae 8 місяців тому +1

    I'm the person that reads the instructions with everything; and the maglite instructions tell you there is a spare bulb in the tailcap, HOWEVER! the one thing they did not tell you how to do was how to remove the spare bulb from the tailcap! No idea you had to pull the spring out. This was a great video. Now I know where and how for the situation that can and will arise.

    • @DIYTelecom
      @DIYTelecom  7 місяців тому

      Thanks for commenting 😊

  • @sandrolessa0569
    @sandrolessa0569 Рік тому +2

    I bought my mini mag lite in Rio about 10 years ago. I haven't used so much but I had a problem on it and it wasn't working. I've never heard about that extra light bulb at the back of the flashlight. Amazing! Thank you for the hint. Sandro Lessa from Ilhéus- Brazil.

    • @DIYTelecom
      @DIYTelecom  Рік тому

      It’s the little surprises in life, right? Glad the video helped. Thanks for commenting! 😄

    • @InfBerBat143
      @InfBerBat143 9 місяців тому +1

      Read manuals

    • @sandrolessa0569
      @sandrolessa0569 9 місяців тому

      @Der-gute-Hirte1.Mose1.29 Thanks sir!

  • @jimthompson5612
    @jimthompson5612 11 місяців тому

    Thank you!!! I have had this for 28 years and never knew there was a spare bulb. You just saved me a lot of aggravation.

    • @DIYTelecom
      @DIYTelecom  11 місяців тому

      Glad I could help! 😊

    • @InfBerBat143
      @InfBerBat143 9 місяців тому

      Read manuals

    • @shambles3458
      @shambles3458 2 місяці тому

      You did 28 years with the incan bulb??

  • @yada769
    @yada769 2 роки тому +4

    Thanks I kept my old light from years ago thinking I would try and fix it one day and that day was today cheers

    • @DIYTelecom
      @DIYTelecom  2 роки тому

      I love hearing of small victories like that 😊

  • @jamieallen1344
    @jamieallen1344 Рік тому +4

    I had no idea I had an extra bulb. Thank you so much.

    • @DIYTelecom
      @DIYTelecom  Рік тому

      Too bad there aren't more surprises like that in life? 😁

    • @InfBerBat143
      @InfBerBat143 9 місяців тому

      Read manuals

  • @vinla8949
    @vinla8949 Рік тому +2

    My mini has been working forever until now! Thank you for posting this. I didn't know about the spare :)

    • @DIYTelecom
      @DIYTelecom  Рік тому

      IRK? the spare was unknown to me too for a while.

    • @InfBerBat143
      @InfBerBat143 9 місяців тому

      Read manuals

  • @dancegrant1
    @dancegrant1 2 роки тому +4

    Amazing! Why do we not know this already? Thanks so much.

  • @mrt5116
    @mrt5116 Рік тому

    Thanks so much! I never knew there was a spare bulb. Now I'm sure my mini mag will work for another 20 years.

  • @blouie0
    @blouie0 Місяць тому

    Thanks for instructions and pointing out there is a spare at the base.

  • @RosecityPortland503
    @RosecityPortland503 Рік тому +1

    I was literally two seconds away from throwing this thing in the garbage thank you very much for your video it made my flashlight work again

  • @lyderiscom
    @lyderiscom 4 місяці тому +1

    You made my day after some years of darkness! 😂 It was hidden under the spring

  • @raymondpalacios3032
    @raymondpalacios3032 11 місяців тому

    Perfect. Replaced with no issues and ordered new ones. Thank you.

  • @67elan
    @67elan 10 місяців тому

    Thanks! I had no idea there was a spare bulb stored in the base. Great video.

    • @DIYTelecom
      @DIYTelecom  10 місяців тому

      don't you wish life had more surprises like that ? :-D

  • @annievan-dory2567
    @annievan-dory2567 4 місяці тому

    I agree: well-done instructions & video! Thank You!! I did all that. Inserted new AA batteries. Still no light! ?? More help, please

  • @bittersweetzzful
    @bittersweetzzful Рік тому

    Should have watched this video before pur hasing new bulbs. Never knew they had spare bulb tucked in. Do you know if other maglites have this feature too? Thanks for the great video!

  • @Karmah01
    @Karmah01 Рік тому

    You just saved me $25! I had no idea there was a spare bulb! Works again! Thank you sir!! 😀

  • @perryclark100
    @perryclark100 10 місяців тому

    Thank you, found the spare one like you suggested in the battery cap , now much brighter, cheers

    • @DIYTelecom
      @DIYTelecom  10 місяців тому

      excellent news! :-)

  • @mikeofmanymikes2630
    @mikeofmanymikes2630 Рік тому

    One question though, are those newerxenon bulbs more powerful than the original bulbs that would've came with it many many years ago?

  • @Gorky25
    @Gorky25 Рік тому +1

    Can we find for this flashlite led bulbs on aliexpress? I want to upgrade

  • @jonathancabaldo7135
    @jonathancabaldo7135 2 місяці тому

    What's the way on how to disassemble the battery cap of mini maglite thanks in advance

  • @MichelleZumalt-iw1oi
    @MichelleZumalt-iw1oi Рік тому

    Amazing and thank you!!! 🤯 I replaced the bulb, but now I can't get the light to turn off?! What am I missing? 🤔

  • @katarinaramos97
    @katarinaramos97 6 місяців тому

    Any suggestions if it’s not the bulb that’s the issue? I tried changing it and it still will not turn on.

  • @firefone8127
    @firefone8127 2 роки тому +2

    I did not know that, Thank you!

    • @DIYTelecom
      @DIYTelecom  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks for watching. Good to hear from you sir! 😊

  • @LJay-pv8lm
    @LJay-pv8lm Місяць тому

    When I put my light back together the dimmer stopped working I have to disconnect the battery to turn it off. Any ideas? Thanks ✌️

  • @tombarber3063
    @tombarber3063 Рік тому

    wow! I didn't know there was an extra bulb... amazing! thanks!!😅

    • @DIYTelecom
      @DIYTelecom  Рік тому

      Wouldn't it be nice if life had more little surprises like that? 😄

    • @tombarber3063
      @tombarber3063 Рік тому

      @@DIYTelecom right? hahaha

  • @mwj5368
    @mwj5368 Рік тому

    What if you replaced the bulb and it still doesn't work. All I get is a weak yellow light and only when I tap it gently, like some intermittant connection. Is there a way to clean some contact point that turns the light on and off?

    • @DIYTelecom
      @DIYTelecom  Рік тому

      Pencil eraser is my choice tool for cleaning contacts.

  • @900stx7
    @900stx7 8 місяців тому

    I remember when Maglite was considered one of the best flashlight you could buy.
    After LED flashlights from other manufacturers started appearing, Maglite seems to have been left behind.
    They still make a good light but they don't really stand out like they once did.

    • @DIYTelecom
      @DIYTelecom  8 місяців тому +1

      I think you're right. But boy I remember back in the 80s and 90s, having one was a symbol of cool!😎

    • @therandomytchannel4318
      @therandomytchannel4318 6 місяців тому

      Yes, I still got an old red mini mag AA Zenon bulb 💡 light and replaced the bulb but it seems a bit dim now compared to other brands like police security lights which are all LED

  • @koramaachil6514
    @koramaachil6514 Рік тому

    thank you for this vedeo.please bro i have problème with my Mini magline AA and i can't Open him for change battry Can help me please

  • @boblossie3192
    @boblossie3192 Рік тому

    Yeah UA-cam University ! ! ! And thanks to DIY Telecom ! ! ! ! I was just about to throw this thing out and not only did he show me how to change the bulb - he showed me that I ALREADY have a replacement ! ! ! ! IT'S A GREAT DAY ! ! !

    • @DIYTelecom
      @DIYTelecom  Рік тому

      Don't you wish more things in life worked out this way?? 😄😄
      Thanks for commenting! 😊

    • @boblossie3192
      @boblossie3192 Рік тому

      @@DIYTelecom I'm happy to see that you saw that you helped me out, made my day even better. I like to say that miracles are happening every day - we just have to pay attention. I prefer to walk the path of gratitude and stay in the light. I messed the flashlight up trying to figure out how to change the bulb. Then I found YOUR video - the first one and the perfect one for me. Once I found some tweezers to take the bulb out - I realized I'd ripped out that tiny piece of metal on the base that makes it work. I went BACK to YOUR video to see if I could see where or how that metal was placed, but you didn't go that deep in disassembling it. While I struggled with the flashlight - your video ran to the end - and another video downloaded and started to play. THAT video showed someone taking a Maglite apart to remove corroded batteries - AND HE SHOWED THE BASE WHERE THE TINY PIECE OF METAL GOES AND HOW TO INSERT IT ! ! ! I'm not what you would call a very "religious" person - but don't try and tell me I'm not blessed. Thank you again for your help. And by the way - the flashlight is NOW working perfectly ! ! !

  • @russellburgett8330
    @russellburgett8330 9 місяців тому

    Yoooo why isn't this viral???

    • @DIYTelecom
      @DIYTelecom  9 місяців тому

      💁 would be nice. But thanks for the compliment 😊

  • @Rocket__Man
    @Rocket__Man Місяць тому +1

    You should have cleaned the bulb with a cloth, because it was probably touched by someone at the factory, and there was grease on it even though you didn't touch it ))

    • @DIYTelecom
      @DIYTelecom  Місяць тому

      Yep, very familiar. Thanks for watching. ☺

  • @rigbegreen
    @rigbegreen Рік тому

    Wow! That's so cool 😃

    • @DIYTelecom
      @DIYTelecom  Рік тому

      Who knew, right? Thanks for commenting 😄

    • @rigbegreen
      @rigbegreen Рік тому

      @@DIYTelecom I finally got around to changing the bulb in my MagLite Mini. Thank you for the tutorial!!

  • @Joker-gh2eh
    @Joker-gh2eh 10 місяців тому +1

    I think 5mm led will also work

  • @petefrancisco3267
    @petefrancisco3267 15 днів тому

    That size cures ailments..

  • @TheShaggyRifleman
    @TheShaggyRifleman Рік тому +9

    1. Thats a xenon bulb, not LED. 2. $13 is way too much. You can get em $5 direct or at most hardware stores. 🙃

    • @88WhiteRhino
      @88WhiteRhino 11 місяців тому

      Supporting a domestic product will usually be more expensive then mass produced over seas like a hardware store or w.e but overseas quality tends to be crap hence why someone would buy a durable flashlight like a Mag. Best of both worlds buy a Mag replace with cheap overseas bulbs. It's like Zippo, great lighter but the fule,flints and wicks cost ya. The Fule is just Naptha, Coleman sells a huge bottle the flints in Bics are the same size/shape and you can source wicks elsewhere from cotton string to Carbon felt which doesn't burn so lasts longer...

    • @88WhiteRhino
      @88WhiteRhino 11 місяців тому

      I forgot to mention. Main problem with Zippo is fule evaporation, you can buy a cheap overseas insert but will break. Cut the corner off a ziplock or a section out of an old bike tire and use it as a gasket..

  • @AlexaFriederichHidalgo
    @AlexaFriederichHidalgo Рік тому

    It is possible to replace with LED?

  • @Sigmabobrr
    @Sigmabobrr 2 дні тому

    I never knew it had an extra right down in there

  • @vmillie55
    @vmillie55 Рік тому +1

    You just saved me from throwing my mini maglite in the trash! Thank you, you saved me $30 from buying a new one!

    • @DIYTelecom
      @DIYTelecom  Рік тому +1

      Wonderful news! 😄

    • @vmillie55
      @vmillie55 Рік тому

      @@DIYTelecom thanks again, I ordered and replaced the used bulb - 2 pack for $8.00!

  • @gcarballo89
    @gcarballo89 4 місяці тому

    Me gustaria poder csmbiar la bombilla led de mi mini magilte 2AA pero el modelo de led ed distinto al del video. Entienfo wue es mejor, no es un dimple bulvo con positivo y negativo dino wue el led ys viene encapsulado.

  • @TheCoomer
    @TheCoomer 5 місяців тому

    You can get led drop ins now. Much better

  • @noelmcdaniel7902
    @noelmcdaniel7902 4 місяці тому

    The bulb holder moves light looses connection goes off what do I do

    • @DIYTelecom
      @DIYTelecom  4 місяці тому

      Almost sounds like something wasn't reassembled correctly? 🤔

  • @saddlebum6595
    @saddlebum6595 8 місяців тому

    Add the tiniest smidgeon of silicon grease to the o-rings and threads.

    • @DIYTelecom
      @DIYTelecom  8 місяців тому

      Wonderful point! 👍

  • @flexxmanbender
    @flexxmanbender Рік тому

    Forget about bulbs and convert to real LED which will last much much longer and be easier on battery life. The Minimags that use AA cells are a better idea anyway since I have been critical of those that use AAA cells all of the years that I have owned three of them.

  • @marilynwong5366
    @marilynwong5366 2 місяці тому

    My problem is the bulb is broken and I can't get it out.

  • @dongabrielplease
    @dongabrielplease Рік тому

    Help me!!!
    Thanks

  • @tylerarnold2343
    @tylerarnold2343 Рік тому

    Not LED at all.

  • @InfBerBat143
    @InfBerBat143 9 місяців тому

    Read manuals

  • @nudchnad
    @nudchnad Рік тому

    I did not know that I had an extra bulb. Thank you for your video it made my flashlight work again!

  • @toddd7444
    @toddd7444 10 місяців тому

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