I was wondering how the flashlight is holding up since you posted this video, I've been making a number of smaller kits for family and friends in the case they're on their own/in a disaster/etc, and the less depending on batteries and such, the better. Is it still working well?
This light has good run time for how much you crank it. I've found most crank flashlights and radios don't deliver on what they promise...I'm probably gonna get some of these.
And how long do the internal batteries in the flashlight work. Do they wear out completely after a few years so that you can only get light during the cranking or turning process? That's what I'd like to know.
Your light still has a battery it is recommended that you crank it once a month to keep the batt active. At some point you will need to replace the batt it isn't magic it needs batteries and they have a shelf life.
Read the instructions on the light and find out what batteries you may need and how to change them. When it is time to change them make sure you have some that are fresh keep track of the dates. AA batts last longer percharge and can easily be changed.
The light is ok I perfer headlamps. LED are so efficient that you can install batt and they will last well over a year. I have AAA and AA lights no AA head lamps and that is the only solar powered recharger I own AA. I have AAA rechargeable batt and recharge then in car 12v or 110v. I keep the lamps hanging from thermostat bc it is a place we all go to the most so we can get there in dark. After we get the head lamp we can get the cabellas lighting kit laterns etc. Your light still has a batt.
Great video and review Kev! This would be great to keep in your vehicle too. If you drive somewhere and your car breaks down, who knows how long you may have to walk in the dark. Last thing I would want to worry about would be if the batteries will run out.
Is the tail end able to continue spinning in the same direction?
If so, would a pencil or a stick fit into the hole of that plastic "loop" on the tail? If so, could that be used as a crank to charge the light faster?
Also, if the tail can continue spinning around, perhaps a cord could be threaded through the small hole on the tail, then wrapped around and around the tail to cover it with coils of cordage, and then pulled like a rip cord?
It takes so little forethought to maintain your flashlights. I've honestly never liked crank batteries. You get hundreds of hours off of two AA batteries in a conventional LED flashlight. Also I have emergency lights that are plugged in as nightlights and turn on when we loose power. Good review though. 10 min per min of crank might change my mind.
I was wondering how the flashlight is holding up since you posted this video, I've been making a number of smaller kits for family and friends in the case they're on their own/in a disaster/etc, and the less depending on batteries and such, the better. Is it still working well?
NuclearTexan 2 weeks ago
Uhh.. why are you inventorying your house on this video?! What does that have to do with your Flashlight review??
IceTTom 6 months ago
I bought a flashlight / torch similar to the eco twister but no writing on it but apart from that its exactly the same. for 6 bux!
gisda1 7 months ago
Conducting "power outage" drills are a great idea for anyone claiming preparedness. Thanks for the example and the product review.
standupgun 2 years ago
Great Video
petervagt 2 years ago
I'm pretty sure if you look closely, you'll see a chupacabra in that bathroom.
aimsuxdoggydills 2 years ago 7
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LMAO!
IceTTom 6 months ago
This light has good run time for how much you crank it. I've found most crank flashlights and radios don't deliver on what they promise...I'm probably gonna get some of these.
rooftopeagle 2 years ago
And how long do the internal batteries in the flashlight work. Do they wear out completely after a few years so that you can only get light during the cranking or turning process? That's what I'd like to know.
veritasfiles 2 years ago
I love koreys closet
huntinguy532 2 years ago
Your light still has a battery it is recommended that you crank it once a month to keep the batt active. At some point you will need to replace the batt it isn't magic it needs batteries and they have a shelf life.
Read the instructions on the light and find out what batteries you may need and how to change them. When it is time to change them make sure you have some that are fresh keep track of the dates. AA batts last longer percharge and can easily be changed.
cdltpx 2 years ago
The light is ok I perfer headlamps. LED are so efficient that you can install batt and they will last well over a year. I have AAA and AA lights no AA head lamps and that is the only solar powered recharger I own AA. I have AAA rechargeable batt and recharge then in car 12v or 110v. I keep the lamps hanging from thermostat bc it is a place we all go to the most so we can get there in dark. After we get the head lamp we can get the cabellas lighting kit laterns etc. Your light still has a batt.
cdltpx 2 years ago
Great video and review Kev! This would be great to keep in your vehicle too. If you drive somewhere and your car breaks down, who knows how long you may have to walk in the dark. Last thing I would want to worry about would be if the batteries will run out.
lidrum4u 2 years ago
That sucks.
You made some good lemonade from them lemons.
shampoovta 2 years ago
thank god you mentioned the pinata
TheChocolateBanana 2 years ago
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Yeah so glad I got a tour of the bathroom and closet......also had to look at your dirty sink. What the hell?
bucki58 2 years ago
Good review.
Is the tail end able to continue spinning in the same direction?
If so, would a pencil or a stick fit into the hole of that plastic "loop" on the tail? If so, could that be used as a crank to charge the light faster?
Also, if the tail can continue spinning around, perhaps a cord could be threaded through the small hole on the tail, then wrapped around and around the tail to cover it with coils of cordage, and then pulled like a rip cord?
Bill
MrBillTroop73 2 years ago
It takes so little forethought to maintain your flashlights. I've honestly never liked crank batteries. You get hundreds of hours off of two AA batteries in a conventional LED flashlight. Also I have emergency lights that are plugged in as nightlights and turn on when we loose power. Good review though. 10 min per min of crank might change my mind.
thanson77 2 years ago
Handy website.... cheers. 5/5
TheScottishPatriot 2 years ago
Nifty.
BryanShotYou 2 years ago