How often have you had to change out batteries in a flashlight? Probably every time you actually locate, use, and turn on the tool, if you’re like many folks. While flashlight batteries have long been a standby power source for these tools, they are only as good as the energy stored. And, batteries drain down over time even when sitting around in a car glove box or drawer. This is where a rechargeable flashlight becomes extremely useful.
Regular Maintenance
Under ideal conditions, people or employees should be testing and checking their flashlights once a month, if not more frequently. This captures failing batteries and problems before they become a real issue when the flashlight is needed the most in the dark. However, how many of us really remember to go running around the house testing our flashlights? Just trying to remember to check the smoke detectors once in a while seems to be a challenge in practice.
Dump the Consumable Batteries
A rechargeable flashlight gets rid of the eventually failing batteries altogether. Instead of worrying about running to the store to stock up on new batteries, one simply just plugs the flashlight in on a regular basis, and it’s recharged and ready to go again. Even better, matched with an LED design, the power draw is low, the battery life lasts a long time (much longer than standard consumable battery life up to 100 hours per charge cycle), and you have light when you need it most in an emergency.
The convenience of modern technology with rechargeable flashlights makes them easy to recharge as well. Using a USB plug-in format, they can be charged anywhere there is a USB connection, which is pretty standard nowadays with computers, laptops, cars, and wall plug USB sockets. If you’re the type that’s on the go a lot, simply throw the rechargeable light in your backpack, plug in as needed, and have light where you need it in a pinch.
Lots of Choices and Sizes to Work With
Even better, rechargeable flashlights come in a variety of shapes and sizes that fit every lifestyle. While there are always the standard mid-size units for the truck glove box, etc., a variety of other options are available too. Everything from a hat clip style to mini-size to full hand-size and flat shape for easy packing exists and is available. These choices are great when one has to have light in different conditions. The hands-free models are ideal for those who regularly work on recessed items or inside containers such as computer repair or underneath work areas or panels. The small hand-units pack tight and carry little weight but pump out as much as 1,500 lumens in brightness, perfect for when you’re in the dark without moonlight or city lights. Tactical flashlights are built rugged for fieldwork where conditions can be unforgiving for normal tools and hardware designed more for urban life. And there are even units that can be powered with solar units when you have to spend a few weeks in the boondocks away from any traditional power sources as well.
The bottom line is, whether you need tactical flashlights or a basic hands-free unit, rechargeable flashlights have been advanced significantly, and it’s about time to retire the consumable battery unit completely. Take a look and see for yourself.
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