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Maglite 2 D cell flashlight. Maglite (also spelled Mag-Lite, stylized as MAG-LITE) is a brand of flashlight manufactured in the United States by Mag Instrument, Inc. located in Ontario, California, and founded by Anthony Maglica. It was introduced in 1979. [1] [2] Constructed principally of anodized 6061 aluminum, they have a variable-focus ...
The sweet spot for all-day battery life is about 3,000 mAh; rechargeable flashlights with batteries that are 5,000 mAh or more can provide powerful light for days at a time. Power Modes
Battery leakage is the escape of chemicals, such as electrolytes, within an electric battery due to generation of pathways to the outside environment caused by factory or design defects, excessive gas generation, or physical damage to the battery.
An LED flashlight has a longer battery life than an incandescent flashlight with comparable output. [10] LEDs are also less fragile than glass lamps. LED lamps have different spectra of light compared to incandescent sources, and are made in several ranges of color temperature and color rendering index. Since the LED has a long life compared to ...
A mechanically powered flashlight (UK: mechanically powered torch) is a flashlight that is powered by electricity generated by the muscle power of the user, so it does not need replacement of batteries, or recharging from an electrical source. There are several types which use different operating mechanisms.
A flashlight sold at Target that projects Halloween-themed images was recalled because it can overheat, causing fire and burn hazards. Halloween Hazard: Target Toys Recalled Due to Burn and Fire Risks
Bad contacts are the cause of failure or poor performance in a wide variety of electrical devices. For example, corroded jumper cable clamps can frustrate attempts to start a vehicle that has a low battery. Dirty or corroded contacts on a fuse or its holder can give the false impression
Alkaline batteries are prone to leaking potassium hydroxide, a caustic agent that can cause respiratory, eye and skin irritation. [note 1] The risk of this can be reduced by storing batteries in a dry place and at room temperature. Damage from leakage is mitigated by removing batteries when storing devices.