Steps to Choose the Right LED Flashlight

Nov. 26, 2010 - PRLog -- Our lives are full of uncertainties, kinds of emergencies and various natural disasters can happen at anytime without any omen. It’s very smart to sell old junk you don’t need and start accumulating survival type gear that will be useful when emergencies or natural disasters strike. In the next couple of years, it’s smart to have plenty of food, water and survival gear. One of the most important piece of survival gear you can have is good LED Flashlight. You can choose a good LED Flashlight if you look for some key features.

1. Decide for what you want the flashlight.

Will you use it for camping? Will you carry it in your car? Will you leave it at home in case of a power failure? Do you need something particularly large or small? Do you need it portable? Will you carry the light or do you want it to be able to strap on or mount to a stand?

2. Set a budget.

Many flashlights are available for under $10 or $20, but specialized, high-end flashlights may cost ten times that.

3. Look for the brightness, measured in lumen.

How far do you need to be able to see?
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4. Check the number of bulbs.

The number of bulbs is usually less important than the brightness, but it’s often listed.

5. Choosing something with good soldering, connections and switches.

Many LEDs are very reliable, so it’s often the surrounding construction that will fail first, if it’s not well constructed.

6. Choose the battery type that’s right for you.

LEDs use relatively little power, so battery life can be far greater than with incandescent flashlight bulbs.

conventional alkaline batteries have a long shelf life but must be replaced.

Lithium-ion batteries can be recharged, either with wall current or by means of a hand crank built into the flashlight, but they do not have as long a life and may not be suitable for high-reliability applications.

Even a rechargeable battery may someday need to be replaced. Make sure that such a replacement is available at a reasonable price before you buy the flashlight.

7. Choose an appropriate size and weight.

LED Flashlights are available in a range of sizes and weights, ranging from tiny cell coin cell key chains to large, stand mounted work lights.

8. Look at the bulbs.

With the light bulbs off, you can look at the consistency of the work that went into mounting the bulbs.

9. Turn the light on and look at the shape of the spot it projects.

Look for an even, round light, rather than an uneven distribution of yellow and blue colors. LED Flashlights generally do not have an adjustable focal length, so it’s important to choose one that’s right to begin with.

10. Choosing a house material.

Plastic is light weight; Aluminum is likely to be more durable.

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If you can, try out the LED flashlight in a dark place before you purchase. If you can’t try out the flashlight, look around for product reviews to help you decide if it’s the right light for you.