Reader Gives "Thumbs Up" To Rechargeable Flashlight

Reader Gives "Thumbs Up" To Rechargeable Flashlight FARM SHOP Miscellaneous 24-3-15 Michael Busch of Winona, Minn. called FARM SHOW recently to tell us how much he likes his new Streamlight rechargeable flashlight. "I thought your readers might like to know about this great flashlight. It may be a little expensive but it's by far the best flashlight I've ever used. It's rechargeable and it puts out a much brighter light than conventional flashlights." The manufacturer, Streamlight, Inc., of Norristown, Pa., offers two models suitable for farmers û the LiteBox and the Vulcan. Busch owns the LiteBox which is heavier than the Vulcan but also puts out more light. It's available with an 8 or 20-watt lamp and a 10-amp hour battery. Busch has the 20-watt spotlight bulb (floodlight bulbs are also available) which puts out up to 70,000 candlepower. To recharge it, you just put the LiteBox into the recharger unit which plugs into any 120-volt outlet. The flashlight can also be charged off a cigarette lighter in a car or pickup. Both models have virtually unbreakable cases and are available with dual filaments inside the bulbs, so if one filament goes out you can just flip a switch and instantly switch to the other. "I've used it for three years and am really happy with it," says Busch. "I paid just under $100 for it. I bought it because I got sick and tired of having to replace my flashlight batteries all the time. I have a cow-calf operation and use it a lot to check on cows when they're calving. Even though I have the spot light bulb, it puts out a nice wide pattern of light. I can use it for about eight hours before I have to recharge it, and I can recharge it whenever I want without worrying about damaging the battery. Whenever the bulb gets dim I just plug it in. Another feature I like is that by loosening a nut I can swing the bulb up, down or to the side. I can also pull the head out and twist it up so that it's above the body." The Vulcan is a smaller, lighter, less expensive model that still puts out a lot of light. It's available only with the spotlight bulb. A model equipped with a 3-watt bulb produces 25,000 candle power and runs 9 hours before it has to be recharged. A 6-watt bulb provides 40,000 candlepower and will run for 3 3/4 hours before it has to be recharged. Streamlight, Inc., does not sell direct from the factory. Call them for information on your nearest dealer/distributor. Busch bought his flashlight from Clarey's Safety Equipment, 3555 9th St. N.W., No. 200, Rochester, Minn. 55901 (ph 800 558-8009). Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Streamlight, Inc., 1030 W. Germantown Pike, Norristown, Pa. 19403 (ph 800 523-7488; fax 800 220-7007; Website: www.streamlight.com).

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