LED Flashlights and Headlamps
Battery LED Lights
LED’s have become more and more popular lately, as they become more economical, and awareness spreads of their durability and efficiency. For many applications, such as battery operated lights, auto, motorcycle and boat lights, LED’s are far and away the best alternative.
LED’s can be ten times more efficient than a similar incandescent. Also, if you’re shopping for a light that needs to be fairly durable, there’s really no comparison. Because they’re solid state, LED’s will always outlast a comparable incandescent. Anybody who’s ever dropped a flashlight with a hot incandescent bulb can testify to how easily they can be broken, leaving you in the dark.
LED Flashlights
LED Flashlights come in all shapes and sizes, from tiny ones that fit on your key-chain, to large, 12v rechargeable models that can provide 80 lumens of light and last up to 20,000 hours. Many LED flashlights are rechargeable, some actually come equipped with a small hand crank for manual charging, and may incorporate a radio or flashing red LED light, which are great to have around in case of emergencies.
LED Headlamps
If you’re into hiking, camping, backpacking, or ever find yourself working on something in the dark that requires two hands, there’s really nothing more convenient than an LED headlamp. They’re quite small and don’t get in the way, they’ll last forever on a couple lithium button or AAA batteries, and the diffuse, evenly distributed light that the LED lights provide is easy on the eyes, while still being very illuminating.
If you’ve never tried an LED headlamp, and you need a hands-free light, I highly recommend checking out the wide variety of headlamps available. They can cost anywhere from $15 to $300 dollars, so there’s something available for any application you can think of. I have two or three, and keep one in my car in case of emergencies, and for when I need a handy, hands-free light.
LED Tap Lights
Tap lights are one of the most popular applications for battery powered LED lights. These are small and often have an adhesive backing, so they can be easily placed in all kinds of areas, including cabinets, under counters, over work benches, etc. Just tap the light to turn it on, and tap it again to turn if off. They’re small, economical, and long-lasting.
Have a look at the wide variety of LED battery lights available. They are by far the most efficient form of lighting available, and as they become more popular and the technology improves, they’re becoming a lot cheaper. LED’s truly are the lighting source of the future, and you can expect to see more news about them as they make further inroads into our every day life.