12 October 2017
Flashlights have always been a necessity for those who love going out in the wilderness or even in your home. You may wonder is there any significant difference in all kinds of flashlights? The answer is definitely yes, because new technology has developed LED flashlights which can have a greater effect in contrast to ordinary flashlights.
Pros and Cons
LED flashlights are great outdoor equipments and can illuminate a bright and clear light. Unlike ordinary flashlights which usually emit yellow colored rays, most LED flashlights have bluish white colored beams which provide great and enhanced vision at night.
LED flashlight’s batteries last longer than ordinary batteries used in regular flashlights. This affects the price of LED flashlights as they are more expensive in the market. If you normally use flashlights for most activities at night or going in to the wild, the longevity of LED will make the cost a minor factor.
The distance in which the LED flashlight can emit are usually further and may be an advantage if you’re aiming to see as far away as possible. The light quality is typically more intense than the light you would normally get from an ordinary flashlight.
Factors that determine why you should choose LED flashlights
a. Bulb life
LED lights are more efficient compared to incandescent bulbs and LED flashlight bulb will usually last up to 50,000 to 100,000 hours of continuous use. This is because LED flashlights offers much more bulb life and has low power consumption.
b. Battery types
Disposable - The most common battery sizes used are AAA or AA and they are usually alkaline batteries. The latest version are the lithium batteries which can produce more power, lasts longer and can stand up to extreme temperatures to perform better than alkaline batteries. It’s also common for flashlight users to choose CR123A batteries which are expensive and harder to find, however they have the best performance out of them all.
Rechargeable – There are also rechargeable LED flashlights than can be more efficient for those who wish to lessen the hassle of having to buy disposable batteries. The cost will be higher but it’s still more convenient and can help reduce waste.
c. Beam Types
The lens reflector that surrounds the bulb in flashlights influences how the light will be dispersed and usually come in 3 common types.
1. Fixed – This is a single beam width and is good for general tasks in your camping activities or walking at night.
2. Focused – This is best for route finding or fast paced activities it usually emits a single
3. Adjustable – as the term adjustable indicates, the beam width can range from fixed, wide and focused or any point in between you’ll prefer.
Cree LED flashlight or raylight flashlights are currently the most popular types of flashlights nowadays. Having an LED flashlight will make a huge difference when it comes to safety and how it affects your outdoor adventures at night.
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