Water Resistance, Water Repellent, and Waterproof: What to know about IP ratings and more
Key Takeaways: The numbers in IP ratings stand for how dustproof and waterproof a product is From lowest to highest the scale of water protection goes as follows: water resistant, water repellent, and waterproof 1-2 on the IP water scale is considered water resistant, 3-4 is considered water repellent, and 5-8 is waterproof What are […]
10 Interesting Things You Didn’t Know About Flashlights
We are flashlight fans and enthusiasts. We love everything about flashlights. Therefore, we composed a list of interesting facts about flashlights you may not know and things like what to consider when buying a flashlight, how flashlights are used, the light they emit, and some history and fun facts about flashlights! 1. A brighter flashlight […]
Shining A Light On LEP Flashlights
Key Takeaways: LEP flashlights use a laser to create a bright and long-range beam LEP flashlights are also more efficient compared to other flashlights LEP and LED flashlights differ in their internal systems, brightness, and more. How do LEPs work? LEP flashlights emit a blue laser beam that excites a material called phosphor. This phosphor […]
Essential Care Tips and Maintenance for Your Flashlights
Key Takeaways: Clean your flashlight every six months to reduce buildup and debris Remove flashlight batteries when not in use to prevent corrosion Keep your flashlight safely stored in a dry cool place for optimal performance Flashlights are valuable tools that provide light and security in various situations. To ensure their reliability and longevity, proper […]
Is A LEP Flashlight A Laser?
Key Takeaways: LEP flashlights use laser diodes to emit incoherent light, while lasers produce coherent and collimated beams Coherent light from lasers is aligned and focused, while incoherent light from LEP flashlights scatters in different directions LEP flashlights are generally considered safer than lasers, but it is important to exercise caution and follow safety guidelines […]
Color Temperatures in Flashlights: What is it and how does it affect you?
Key Takeaways: Any source of light can give off a color temperature that is measured in Kelvin Warm light starts at around 2700K while cool light is about 3000K and up Color rendering affects how accurately colors are perceived A flashlight with high CRI provides more accurate and faithful color reproduction In a world dominated […]
Illuminating the Past: A Journey through the History of Flashlights
Key Takeaways: Before electricity was discovered, humans were using fire and fuel sources to have prolonged light Battery-operated lights were invented in the 19th century, but their size was too big for everyday use Advancements in technology and materials have helped the flashlights grow into what they are today In today’s world, we often take […]
The Evolution of LEDs: From Invention to Innovation
Key Takeaways Many scientists have contributed to the invention of the LED light over the years LEDs have been adapted for products such as computers, TVs, flashlights, and more! LEDs are still evolving and are becoming smaller and more flexible In the not-so-distant past, lighting the world was a challenging endeavor. From the primitive use […]
The Top Three Reasons Why Strobe Affects Us
Key Takeaways: The strobing of a flashlight can disrupt our brain’s visual and cognitive processing People who are affected by a strobe’s light can experience vertigo, dizziness, confusion, and more Strobe effects can be used by security, law enforcement, and as a self-defense option Imagine being in a dark room, relying on your trusty flashlight […]
UV Flashlights: Everything You Need To Know And Why
Key Takeaways: UV flashlights are widely used in forensic science, counterfeit detection, fluid leak detection, and more. When fluorescent materials are exposed to UV light, they will glow, which is a phenomenon called fluorescence UV light is classified into three main types: UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C. Most UV flashlights use a combination of UV-A and […]