[jshrack]

Sounds like you found a quick and easy method.

I might suggest incorporating a small resistor to reduce the amperage.

Remember your Ohm's law equation: V=IR. Change the resistance (with a constant voltage) and you will be an inverse change in amperage.

Put in a 5-10 ohm resistor and you will get a VERY SLIGHT reduction in light output and a noticeably longer battery life.

Also, check the rated output for your LED's... that 20 pack was not among the brightest output I saw from the bunch at the shack.
If you buy a two pack of the 5mm UV LED's they have an amazingly higher light output... thus the slightly higher price.

=)

ENJOY!!!