If the light does not turn on with fresh batteries, perform the "paper clip test": 95% of non-working lights are due to dead or reversed batteries.
Q: My light does not turn on - what's wrong?Ī: Install fresh batteries.
Q: What if I need parts or accessories for an older light or one that has been discontinued?Ī: Give us a call toll-free at 87 and we can find out what parts and accessories are still available. So you get the long-run times and indestructibility of an LED with a new level of brightness that leaves other LEDs in the dark. Q: What is Streamlight’s ® C4 LED Technology?Ī: The Streamlight-engineered reflector with C4™ Photonic Crystal technology creates an intense beam that pierces the darkness. Many lights also use high Intensity LEDs. Q: What type of lamps do flashlights use?Ī: Most of the lamps are gas filled with Xenon, Halogen or Krypton gas. Never use a rechargeable battery and a disposable battery together. Using any other brands can possibly void your warranty. Use light manufacturer genuine brand batteries or Panasonic, Duracell or Energizer batteries. made batteries, mix old and new batteries, mix different brands of batteries, or use disposable batteries marked "PRC" or "Made in China". This can cause poor performance or even be dangerous to you and your light.Ī: Never use non-U.S.A. Q: Aren't all disposable 123A batteries the same?Ī: No! Many counterfeit or inferior lithium batteries don't have the power output characteristics or built-in fault (short-circuit) protection.
Q: Are disposable 123A batteries rechargeable?Ī: No! Do not try to recharge them, as this can be dangerous. Q: Can I buy rechargeable batteries at a retail store?Ī: Yes, they will work, but may slow the performance of the light. Adherence to these standards and reporting results is strictly voluntary and each flashlight company that participates in this rating system conducts its own tests following specific guidelines. This rating system is particularly helpful because you can compare brightness, beam distance, impact resistance, runtime, water resistance, and more. Participating flashlight companies show these icons on their packaging with a rating that tells you how the light performed.
The portable lighting industry, these standards help rate and compare the most important features of personal lighting tools.īelow is a link with the complete list of features covered by ANSI/NEMA FL 1 Standards, along with the icon that represents that feature. Institute, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association and representatives from 14 companies in If you want a light with a focused beam, look at the candela rating.Ī: Developed with the guidance of the American National Standards If you want a light to illuminate a large area or are concerned with electricity or energy efficiency, lookĪt the lumen rating. It is not a measure of light focused in one direction.Ĭandela is the actual measure of brightness emitted by a light source in a focused beam. Frequently Asked Questions Q: What is the difference between Candela and Lumens?Ī: Lumens are the measure of the total amount of light output from a given source.