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Waterproof LED Flashlights

Must read information about: Waterproof LED Flashlights
So many things can go wrong with a flashlight: the batteries die, bulbs burn out, and they stop working due to water damage. Who wants to pull out their flashlight in an emergency to find that it does not work? Though there is no way to keep a flashlight working forever, the new LED flashlights are working hard to prove this statement wrong. Waterproof LED flashlights are not only energy efficient, they are dependable whether it is wet or dry.

Possibilities

There are a number of possibilities when waterproof LED flashlights will come in handy - the power is out and the basement is flooded; the cabinet under the sink is too dark without a flashlight to complete that plumbing job; the dog is lost and it is pouring down with rain; perhaps a new submerged cave needs to be explored. There are innumerable situations in which a waterproof flashlight is not only practical but a necessity. Waterproof LED flashlights come in a variety of materials including metal and plastic and some are coated with rubber or made of rubberized plastic.

Variety

Many specialized flashlights are available for diving, camping, boating, and other activities. Whatever the need for a waterproof flashlight, there is an LED product that will do the job. When looking for a waterproof flashlight, a few things that should be researched include the depth rating, brightness in lumens and if it uses batteries or is rechargeable. In addition, try to make sure the waterproof flashlight comes with the ability to float if it is dropped in water.

A Brief Lesson in LED Technology

The trend in flashlights is toward LED bulbs. Not only are LED´s a great option due to their efficiency, they are also much more rugged and suited to outdoor use, where waterproof flashlights are most needed. LED´s are actually tiny semiconductors that emit light not from burning, but from electron activity in the base material. Not only is there no internal filament to break, but the bulbs are made of plastic and not glass. As a result, dropping or banging the flashlight will not affect the performance of waterproof LED flashlights.

LED Efficiency

Those little semiconductors discussed in the last section are the key to the power and light efficiency of waterproof LED flashlights. Electrically charged particles give off light and very little heat. In fact, LED´S are 60% more efficient when it comes to the light/heat ratio. In addition, LED´s use a fraction of the electricity that other types of light bulbs do. Insurance that a flashlight is not going to run out of power in the middle of a dive or wet night at the campsite is worth paying a little extra. In this regard too, an LED flashlight will pay for itself over time due to the battery savings.

There is virtually no situation for which waterproof LED flashlights cannot be of use. Since LED lights can be left on for hours without a battery change, they are perfect for long periods in the dark, such as camping. Their durability makes them perfect for laborious jobs. Waterproof LED flashlights can also have multiple types of light in one small flashlight, such as white and colored visible light, UV light, and lasers. This is especially important for hunters and some professionals, such as police or military personnel.