Cheapo LED Flashlights --- Battery Hogs?
I have several cheapo led flashlights I bought in a blister pak for around $6, and at least one of them seems to go through batteries pretty quick. I have another led, brand name(forgot), that I paid...
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All my cheap LED flashlights fail early in their life. Especially, after being dropped. Appears to be the result of poorly designed power switches or modules.
This Ozark Trail 150 Lumens CREE LED for $11. in store at Walmart has worked flawlessly, even-though I've already dropped it several times. It's even usable when the voltage from the three AAA batteries drop down to over half their peak voltage. Very bright with fresh batteries. One of the best work flashlights I've bought in years.
Another very, very bright flashlight is my D-Cell Defiant 650 Lumen. Heavy duty built, but almost too bright for any close up use within 10'. These are a steal right now as Home Depot is apparently discontinuing stock at just $2.
This Ozark Trail 150 Lumens CREE LED for $11. in store at Walmart has worked flawlessly, even-though I've already dropped it several times. It's even usable when the voltage from the three AAA batteries drop down to over half their peak voltage. Very bright with fresh batteries. One of the best work flashlights I've bought in years.
Another very, very bright flashlight is my D-Cell Defiant 650 Lumen. Heavy duty built, but almost too bright for any close up use within 10'. These are a steal right now as Home Depot is apparently discontinuing stock at just $2.
