Some Important Facts About LED Flashlights

Traditional flashlights are powered by a battery and use conventional light bulbs to produce light. However, within the last ten years a new type of flashlight has hit the market. LED flashlights are increasing in popularity because they do not use as much battery energy as a flashlight with traditional light bulbs.

LED stands for light-emitting diode. LEDS are similar to very tiny light bulbs. Put very simply, they are able to light up because of electrons which move in a semiconductor material.

The main advantage of LED flashlights is that you will get much more use out of the battery. Some flashlights can run for hundreds of hours on one set of batteries. LED flashlights also tend to be more durable than traditional flashlights. Also, LED flashlights are made so that the light remains constant even as the battery is dying. This is an advantage over traditional flashlights which grow dimmer as the battery wears out.

At lower powers, LED flashlights do not generate much heat at all. At the higher powers, however, they can generate heat. You will usually find that high powered flashlights have an aluminum body which is used because of its thermal properties.

There are many types of high quality LED flashlights. Surefire flashlights are some of the best on the market. They make palm size flashlights which can be used in a variety of circumstances. The flashlights are extremely durable. One feature that is particularly useful is the ability to switch between output levels. You can run the flashlight on a lower output level when you do not need a lot of bright light.

EcoGear FX is the exclusive manufacturer, UPC registered owner and exclusive seller of our branded products. Our online retail store offers a variety of LED flashlights including tactical LED flashlights perfect for security, camping and outdoor activities.