Most people have moved from incandescent flashlights to LED flashlights. However, although LED flashlights have a much longer life and are sturdier than the incandescent flashlights, they do occasionally need LED flashlight parts.
What are LED Flashlights?
LED (light emitting diode) flashlights are semi-conductor light source flashlights that are known to be far superior to incandescent flashlights. Although once expensive, powerful white LEDs have dropped significantly in price. They consume far less power than regular bulbs and are two to three times the brightness. Depending on the type of flashlight, consumers can get anywhere from 60 to 180 hours of light before the batteries need to be replaced.
Advantages of LED Flashlights
LED bulbs seldom need to be replaced since some can even last as long as 100,000 hours. As a result, these flashlights could potentially be used for decades. When comparing a flashlight that offers both LED and incandescent versions, the LED version is normally at least 20% brighter but still lasts so much longer. Since brightness is measured in lumens, consumers will find they need a minimum of 10 lumens, with 30 lumens normally being enough for most situations, and 90 lumens for occasions such as hunting.
List of LED Flashlight Parts
There really are only a few parts that make up an LED flashlight although different flashlight types need different parts. Below you will find a list of the main parts that make up the average LED flashlight:
LED flashlight casing (various materials)
Reflector
Lamp protector
Spring for tail cap and tail cap assembly Switch, switch seal, switch assembly
Glass lens, lens seal and lens kit
Bulb retaining collar
O-ring barrel, collar, head and tail cap
LED Flashlight Parts and Accessories
There are many LED flashlight parts and accessories that can also be added to or used in conjunction with a regular LED flashlight. These are usually chosen by the consumer more for convenience than necessity. Many of these accessories can be purchased with the flashlight or added on later. They include holster packs, colored lenses, grip-n-clips, rechargeable batteries, flashlight stands and more. It is also possible to purchase different bulb colors such as green for hunting or night walking.
Where to Purchase LED Flashlight Parts
If you have a local flashlight distributor, they may also stock flashlight parts. For those that dont, it is possible to find the parts online and have them shipped. Using your favorite search engine, do a search on LED flashlight parts or type in the specific part that you need. Another option is to go directly to the flashlight manufacturer to find out if there are any LED flashlight parts or accessories that have been made specifically for your flashlight.
LED flashlights last much longer than the older styles of flashlights but individual parts can wear out or get lost over time. By knowing where to find replacement parts, it is possible for consumers to make sure that their flashlight remains in perfect working condition. It is worth noting however that LED flashlights very rarely break, so most of the time there is no need to worry about parts.
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