TerraLUX TLE-6EXB MiniStar5 140 Lumens Extreme LED Replacement Bulb for 2-3 C&D Cell MagLites

by TerraLUX

Product Description

TerraLUX MiniStar5 140 Lumens Extreme LED Replacement Bulb for 2-3 C&D Cell MagLites has a white LED light that never burns out. It has an extended battery life that lasts 3 times longer than incandescent bulbs and has ultra focus for long distances which makes it brighter than the original incandescent bulbs.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001I9TI4Q
• Item model number: TLE-6EXB
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (109 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #87 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #19 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Hand Tools

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Much brighter than anticipated, September 2, 2009

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Writing from experience "Tom" - See all my reviews

This review is from: TerraLUX TLE-6EXB MiniStar5 140 Lumens Extreme LED Replacement Bulb for 2-3 C&D Cell MagLites (Tools & Home Improvement)

I purchased this from another vendor to replace the factory bulb in a MagLite I've owned for years and have replaced probably 3 standard bulbs along the way. The amount of light and ability to focus the beam is amazing. When the manufacturer says not to look into the beam of light, they aren't joking. I haven't had this for long so I'm not sure how long the LED will last, only going by what the manufacturer says. So it should be many years. I did try some junky NiMH rechargable D size batteries from Ray O Vac with this LED and 2-D MagLite. They lasted about 30 minutes fully charged before flickering the LED and finally shutting down. (Note that it doesn't dim, just shuts down when batteries are low). I'm guessing I'll get a lot more time with regular alkaline batteries though since I've read, and seem to be experiencing, that the Ray O Vac NiMH D batteries have a low capacity C type battery inside the D casing... cute. Anyway, I'm hooked on this upgrade. If the cost was a little less I'd be even happier, but considering the light output the cost made it worth it for me. I have read that these LEDs can also heat up pretty good and fog the inside of a Mag when used for longer periods and in certain weather. I haven't experienced this yet, haven't tested it that far yet. That may be in the larger 4-6 cell flashlights also?

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars i can't go back to the original!, January 3, 2012

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Mark Azali "Mark Azali" (Northridge, CA, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: TerraLUX TLE-6EXB MiniStar5 140 Lumens Extreme LED Replacement Bulb for 2-3 C&D Cell MagLites (Tools & Home Improvement)

Length:: 1:37 Mins

I am using this with a 3 D cell compare the original with the Terralux. I have had these batteries in the flashlight for awhile so this may not even be full power

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Kinda Crappy; get the TLE-1F instead, March 22, 2011

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jerry i h (Berkeley, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: TerraLUX TLE-6EXB MiniStar5 140 Lumens Extreme LED Replacement Bulb for 2-3 C&D Cell MagLites (Tools & Home Improvement)

These are the contenders:

TerraLUX TLE-6EXB MiniStar5 140 Lumens Extreme LED Replacement Bulb for 2-3 C&D Cell MagLites
TerraLUX TLE-1F MiniStar1 1-Watt Flange Base LED Replacement Bulb for Use in 2-6 Cell C/D Maglite Flashlight

I had the sad task of sorting through the possessions of my late father. I found some really old flashlights that date back to my childhood, and are worth nothing more than the trash or a charitable contribution. However, these are of great emotional value, so I got these 2 LED replacement bulbs, trying to make them usable.

The current item has one rather significant problem: the barrel is significantly fatter than a standard PR bulb, so it may not fit in a random flashlight. It fit in one of the old torches, but not in the other 2. It depends on how the bulb is held in place.

When I compared the light beam of the 2, there was virtually no difference. I know that the current item has a higher lumen rating than the 1F, but there was virtually no difference in the light from the 2. This one had a rather warm, pinkish hue, whereas the 1F had a rather distinct, icky green tinge. Other than that, the differences between the 2 were slight.

Both, however, were way better than the crappy PR bulb that were in them when I found them. Both are important upgrades, and I recommend both.
But I vote for the other 1F, since it is cheaper. If you are trying to rejuvenate an old, valuable flashlight, then the 1F is your item. However, since the equivalent LED one from Maglite is only a few bucks more, I recommend you fugeddaboutit and get MAGLITE ST2D016 2-D Cell LED Flashlight, Black instead.

Another side note: the current item 6EXB only works in 2 or 3 battery flashlights, whereas the 1F works in any flashlight that works on 2 up to 6 batteries.