There is no denying that flashlights are incredibly useful for many purposes. Whether used every day, in an emergency, or outdoors, flashlights are one of the most useful items you have in your home or in an emergency kit. However, incandescent bulbs are the weak point of many flashlights. LED bulbs are a much better alternative, but what if you've already purchased an incandescent maglite? Instead of returning the light and purchasing an LED flashlight, you can easily and quickly make your own LED flashlight by performing a maglite LED conversion. Negatives of Incandescent Bulbs Incandescent bulbs have served us well over the years, but the fact is that they are obsolete compared to LED bulbs. If you still need some convincing before you decide to start your Maglite LED conversation, consider these factors. Incandescent bulbs have a much shorter lifespan. They can usually only last about 1,000 hours of use before wearing out. They also heat up very quickly and get very hot when active for long periods of time. Not only does this mean that the flashlight poses a burn hazard or could possibly damage nearby objects, but it also means that these bulbs are very inefficient. Light bulbs are energy efficient because they focus on creating light rather than heat. Since incandescent bulbs create a lot of heat, they use up battery life much faster. In fact, 80 to 90 percent of a regular incandescent bulb's energy is spent creating heat instead of light, making them woefully inefficient. The light produced by incandescent bulbs is also not as clear or bright as that of LEDs, and many incandescent bulbs have an unattractive appearance. yellow tint for them.Advantages of LED bulbsAfter...... middle of paper ......is by plugging in the bulb and working by trial and error, because placing the bulb incorrectly in the socket can seriously damage the bulb and flashlight. Once you have determined the positive and negative sides of the ports and LED bulb, insert the bulb into the socket and gently press it to secure it. Finally, replace the batteries and head and test the flashlight. to ensure that the bulb is working properly. Even if the correct sides of the bulb are inserted, it may take a few tries to get the bulb installed correctly. Conclusion A maglite LED conversion is a great way to easily and inexpensively turn your incandescent flashlight into a bright and powerful LED flashlight. Regardless of whether you use a conversion kit or replace the bulb, any Maglite incandescent flashlight can be converted to LED with the proper parts on hand..