LED strobe flashlights are now being used all around the world, not only as a regular flashlight, but also a caution or emergency light.
What are LED Strobe Flashlights?
LED, short for light-emitting diode, is a semi-conductor light source developed in the 1960s as an indicator device. When an LED is turned on, electrons recombine with holes in the device, releasing energy in the form of photons. This effect is called electroluminescence, and the color of the light is determined by the energy gap of the semi-conductor that corresponds to the energy of the photon. A strobe is a device that utilizes a flashtube for high-speed illumination, and a flashlight is a hand-held light for directed illumination. LED strobe flashlights are used as a regular flashlight and can be switched to the strobe function for safety and emergencies.
What are the Advantages to Using LED Flashlights?
There are numerous advantages to using LED lighting over halogen or incandescent lighting, even though the initial cost may be higher. LED lighting is much more efficient and brighter, lasting up to 10 times longer than ordinary flashlights with the bulb life sometimes reaching 100,000 hours. The result of this energy efficiency means that fewer batteries and less incandescent (mercury filled) light bulbs will be used in landfills. They are also great for outdoor lighting because they dont attract insects, are durable, cool to the touch since they don´t produce less heat, are smaller in size, and dont flicker.
Why Should I Use LED Strobe Flashlights?
Many consumers wonder why they may need the strobe function on their flashlight and the reasons are many. High powered LED strobe lights can be seen from a mile (some report up to two miles on a clear night) away which makes them perfect for emergencies. Strobe lighting has been proven to catch the eye so they are much more effective than most other attention seeking devices. They are also great for use as a safety measure. Many hikers, walkers, runners, bicyclists for example, use them to keep themselves safe at during the dark hours. Since you never know when an emergency might happen, its recommended to always have strobe lighting handy.
What Types of LED Strobe Flashlights are Available?
Because there have been so many advances in LED technology, as well as technology as a whole, there are a large number of types of strobe flashlights to choose from. There are the basic flashlights that change to a strobe light with the flip of a switch or a twist; lantern flashlights that include strobe setting (especially useful for campers); ones that attach to a bicycle, solar powered strobe flashlights; rechargeable or crank powered flashlights; ones that are used in arm bands for runners and walkers; as well as the strobe flashlight attachments that are used by police and military personnel for firearms. In short, LED strobe flashlights are an essential part of any safety kit, whether kept in the vehicle or in the home.
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