A Little Bit About Us!

KLARUS is represented by Klarus South Africa in Africa. The company designs and manufactures some of the most exciting, practical and innovative LED torches on the planet with ultra high lumen output.

Some of the industry's leading torch engineers and designers joined forces with one common aim for KLARUS; to develop the best tactical, professional and general purpose torches in the world, using Klarus's own leading-edge technology. For the best in LED Torch technology, Klarus is the brand for police torches, outdoor flashlights and those requiring nothing but the very best in manufacturing quality and after sales service.

Looking for the perfect accessory for your LED torch? Look no further than Klarus. From rotating bicycle mounts, coloured filters and torch head straps to smart chargers that are capable of charging almost every battery.

Klarus offers only the best in LED torch light technology using Cree LEDs. Why? Because, Klarus tactical torches promise to consume very little energy, while still emitting a large amount of lumens at the most effective levels.

We are based in Cape Town with a national reach and fast delivery service. Special discounts may apply to our Police Services, Firemen and EMS personnel - please keep an eye on our site and Facebook page for special offers.

Four things you can do before changing you LED

LED’s are amazing, they can last almost forever. Well, not forever, but they can last for up to 50 00 hours, now that’s a long time! 50 000 hours is approximately 5.7 years, so what exactly could you do in that amount of time?

What could you accomplish before the LED in your flashlight died? Here are a few examples.

MASTER FIVE DISCIPLINES

It takes a lot of practice and effort to master a specific discipline or subject. It takes about 10 000 hours of deliberate study and practice to master any subject, so in the time it takes your LED to burn out, you can master it

SAIL AROUND THE WORLD

In a personal cruising style sailboat it will take about two years to sail around the globe! You could definitely go around the world twice and get close to a third time by the time you need to get to land and buy a new LED.

WALK THE ENTIRE GREAT WALL OF CHINA.

How about walking the world’s longest man-made structure? Well, to walk the Great Wall of China it’ll take about 18 months. If you walked at a fast pace, you could go back and forth twice before you had to buy another LED to light your way at night.

GO TO MARS

With the current technology, it takes seven months to reach Mars. That means it’ll take 14 months to make round trip, So, you can make the trip four times, and if you time it just right you can even sneak in another trip before you LED light goes out.

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How to look after your tactical flashlight properly

Nothing is more frustrating when you really, really need your tactical flashlight and you find out that it’s not working anymore. 

To avoid being in this situation you have to make a routine where you look after your tactical flashlight properly so it is always ready at a moment’s notice.

Always make sure all dirt, dust, grime and water are wiped off of the outside case of the tactical flashlight. Use a soft cloth and try not to dent or damage material. Check your tactical flashlight to ensure that all threads on the body of the light and the head are clean and dry.

Always check the battery compartment for signs of leakage or corrosion. It’s best to remove and inspect the batteries after each use. Never leave the batteries inside your tactical flashlight when you know you won’t be using it for a long. Check the overall condition of the flashlight. Are there any cracks or holes? Is the power switch damaged? For a quick fix use tape!

The condition of the glass over the bulb is also important. Make sure to clean and polish it and check for any cracks. Don’t forget to examine the bulb and LED itself. If there are any broken or discolored wires, replace immediately. Do you have a lanyard on your tactical flashlight? If so, check it for any frays and make sure I is secure. The cord is the only thing holding your flashlight from falling.

Rust and corrosion can really damage your tactical flashlight, so coat the outside of your flashlight with silicone grease when you can. If you don’t use your tactical flashlight on a regular basis, wrap it up in a soft cloth to protect it and store it somewhere safe.

Even if you don’t often use your flashlight, make it a habit to check it and ensure that it is working properly. Maintaining your torch won’t take a lot of time and effort. You will be thankful you looked after it when you need it in an emergency and it works effectively!

Klarus creates and supplies some of the best LED torch technology on the planet. Visit the Klarus website today and order Today!

How does an LED work?

We've heard all the talk about LED's. How they're the newest and best lighting technology. Well, all of that is true, but how do LED's work?

Let's start by quickly looking at some basic lighting technology. We've all seen incandescent bulbs. They're your average light bulb. They work by heating up a tiny metal filament that glows. These bulbs generate a lot of heat vs. the amount of light produced. This wastes a lot of energy. To the flashlight user, this means that runtimes are shortened drastically and the lights are usually not very bright.

The inefficiency of incandescent bulbs was a problem. When there's a problem, people try and find a solution. Moving forward a few decades, we come to the LED, which stands for Light Emitting Diode. LED's are the brightest, most compact light emitters that are commonly available in flashlights. They are very energy efficient, small and durable and are quickly becoming less and less expensive.

A LED emitter is called a diode, not a bulb. A diode is a device that conducts an electrical current in only one direction. A bulb is not a diode since it will work with an electrical current flowing through it in either way. An LED will only work with current flowing through it in one direction. 

An LED is made up of semiconductors, which are materials that have a varying ability to conduct electricity.

Anyway, when an electrical current is applied to the diode, electrons travel from the N-type side to the P-Type side. When the electrons fall into one of the holes in the P-Type side, they release energy. Think of what happens when you drop a ball into a hole; the energy from the ball is transferred to whatever the hole is in. What can happen when an electron releases energy is really amazing, though. The energy from the electron falling into the hole is released in the form of a photon, which is a particle of light.

This continuous movement of electrons falling into the holes releases light, causing the LED to glow. This phenomenon doesn't create much heat, so it's a lot more efficient than an incandescent bulb.

Not that difficult to understand, right? LED technology is amazing and you can be assured that in the future, the technology will get better and better. 

The future does seem pretty bright, doesn't it? (Pun intended).

Klarus Light designs and manufactures some of the best flashlights in the world - visit www.klaruslight.co.za and place your order today!

How does an LED flashlight work?

An LED flashlight is a portable, handheld light source, and they are known to be the best lighting technology. Klarus Light has a top range of affordable LED flashlights to choose from. But, how do LEDs work?

Looking at basic lighting technology, you will usually see incandescent bulbs, which are your average light bulbs. They work by heating up a tiny metal filament that glows, which can waste a lot of energy because of all the heat that is produced. This means that the run time is usually short and the light is not very bright.

When LED flashlights are turned on, the filament casts a light that reflects away from the bulb, and the reflectors can focus and even magnify the light to project a stable beam. LEDs are usually preferred because they have special features that are not found in your average flashlight. Some of the better features are that they have a stable, crisp light source that is much brighter than a standard bulb.

LED flashlights are perfect for camping or hunting trips, unlike a normal flashlight; they can send concentrated beams of light that can reach 1.5km away. They are also durable under tough conditions. A standard flashlight may not be able to last very long in the extreme outdoors – the bulbs are easily broken and are useless if shattered. Most LED flashlights are made out of tough, durable material that can stand a few drops and throws.

Most flashlights will work for three to five hours depending on the life span of the batteries. LED flashlight, however, last much longer! You can get 100 hours of light before needing to replace the batteries. In the end LED flashlights save you money and make changing batteries a thing of the past.