Brightness is usually
indicated in lumens, which is a measure of the total output of a light source. A
classic mini Maglite flashlight peaks at around 15 lumens. A typical LED
headlamp puts out around 50 to 100 lumens, and a 100Watt light bulb clocks in
at around 1,750 lumens.
The world’s brightest
and most powerful flashlight from Wicked Lasers is called The Torch and it blinds
all the competition with a whopping 4,100 lumens – that’s enough power to cook
an egg or set paper on fire!
Here are some examples
of lumens to compare to the Torch:
- A dinner candle provides about 12 lumens
- A 1 million candle power spotlight 580 lumens
- A 20 million candle power spotlight 3300 Lumens
- A 1 million candle power spotlight 580 lumens
- A 20 million candle power spotlight 3300 Lumens
If that much juice is
a bit too much for you to handle, take a look at the torch selection on the
Klarus Light website. You can find a flashlight that won’t ignite everything
you shine it at.
Back to the Torch. It is
a compact, handheld little devil that powers a 100Watt halogen bulb with a
rechargeable battery system specifically designed for the Torch. The casing is
made from military grade aluminum, with a simple push-button on/off switch at
the base.
But, it’s not exactly
the most practical torch. The extreme heat from the bulb causes the metal casing
to become dangerously hot within a few minutes. The Torch user manual suggests
you use protective gloves when using it.) The battery life is almost non-existent
and a full charge only lasts 5 to 10 minutes, and it’s not exactly cheap.
However, if you want to start a fire or
cook an egg with a beam of light, then this is just the toy for you!
Watch the Torch burn paper, set a cigarette alight and scramble eggs here...
