How long will the Batteries last in your LED Torch?

When you buy yourself an LED torch light, you need to know how long the battery is going to last.

Why is it so important? Because when you are out on a hike, camping trip, stranded on the side of the road or doing your job – the last thing you want to happen is for your LED torch light’s battery to die out! Then you’ll be stuck out in the dark without any way of seeing anything or signalling for help.

This is the reason why knowing how long your battery in your LED torch light is going to last is so important.

Your LED torch light’s battery can last for as long as 30 minutes to a few hours, and one of the factors that can change your battery’s life span is how high quality they are.

But there are other factors that can influence the run time of your LED torch light:

Brightness – It depends on what LED torch light you own, but it is possible to adjust the brightness setting. Obviously, the highest setting will drain your battery the fastest, so make sure you’re using the right brightness setting to not use up all your battery life.

Temperature – Coldness, humidity and heat can all affect the overall time your LED torch light battery will last. Why? Because these temperatures can cause your torch battery to stop working efficiently.

A wide range of flashlights and flashlight accessories, including batteries, are on offer from Klarus! Contact Klarus Light today! Place your orders today from sales@klaruslight.co.za or call 0607 222 222

What does Flashlight Runtime depend on?

When we look at a flashlight, there are many different factors that can decide a flashlights runtime. Let’s take a look at how some of these factors affect it…

-- Brightness. A flashlights runtime is generally measured when it is on the highest brightness mode, so you can increase the runtime by using a lower brightness setting.

-- Ambient Temperature. If you’re going to be using your torch in extremely hot or extremely cold temperatures make sure you know that the performance of your batteries will change.

-- Type of Battery. Some batteries are more effective than others and will change the runtime of your flashlight quite dramatically. The better quality the batteries are and the larger they are the longer they will power the flashlight.

Whether you’re busy camping or simply using your flashlight when the power goes out, the last thing you want is a dim, flickering light. Make sure you steer clear of these unfortunate situations and remember runtime when you buy a flashlight.

Klarus offers a wide range of reliable, affordable flashlights and flashlight accessories. Order your Klarus torch today - call 071 6136 777 or email sales@klaruslight.co.za

The world’s brightest flashlight

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

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...