Wind Up Light – The 2 Different Kinds Of Wind Up Lights

Lenny — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:08:48 +0000

A wind up light might come in several different varieties but they all work similarly. They don’t require batteries or fuel, and they are powered by an internal battery or capacitor which stores energy. Instead of a traditional filament bulbs or some burning mechanism, a wind up light device uses a white LED which is very bright and uses very little energy, thus allowing the light to last a very long time. Here are some different kinds of wind up lights:

1. Wind Up Lantern

A wind up lantern is the largest kind of wind up light. It comes with an attached crank which can be wound for a few minutes to provide anywhere from 1 hour to many hours of light. These usually are more full featured usually have multiple levels of light. They are most useful for camping or hiking trips where a brighter light source is needed.

2. Wind Up Flashlight

A wind up flashlight, also known as a wind up torch, is a more portable light source. It might come with a mini crank which can be wound to provide power to a battery. On a smaller model wind up flashlight, power might not be stored in a battery but in a capacitor. Most wind up flashlights provide light via just 1 white LEDs or in some more powerful models maybe up to 5 white LEDs. These wind up flashlights are most popular to be kept around the house for emergency purposes, but can also be brought for camping trips to be used as very useful and ultra-portable flashlights.

Whether you use a wind up lantern or a wind up flashlight, the dynamo technology used in such devices definitely allow us to save money by not having to buy extra batteries or fuel. They also provide the greatest assurance that light will always be available in any emergency, no matter where you are. I highly recommend you get at least 1 just to keep around.

Wind Up Light – Get One Just For Emergencies

Lenny — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:39:26 +0000

A wind up light is a great thing to have around, just for emergencies. Whether it’s a power issue or a total blackout, you can rest assured that you will always have a light source. In addition, some of them come with additional functions such as radios which are perfect for listening in to public announcements during emergencies. Don’t worry about ensuring that you always have functional batteries for all your emergency torches, get a light which can be simply powered by a few turns of the attached crank! There are 2 main variations of wind up lights, the wind up lantern and the wind up flashlight. Both work in similar fashion, the only difference being the size. Here are some models of wind up lights which are good to have around for those critical situations:

Wind ‘N Go Portable Lantern/Radio

This is our top pick of all the wind up lanterns for all-purpose use. This is primarily because this wind up lantern packs so many features into the same package. This model comes with bright LEDs and a radio built in. It’s a great idea to keep one of these around just in case of a power failure, or other emergency where you need good lighting and access to the latest news on the radio.

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Garrity Power Lite 3 LED Crank Light

In addition to a wind up lantern, you should also keep a wind up flashlight as well for emergencies. Compared to a wind up lantern, this is smaller and more portable. It does not have as many functions as a full sized wind up lantern, but in an emergency situation, it’s important that everybody has a light to see by, so they actually can see where they are going. This model provides approximately 1 hour of light for every 3 minutes of cranking. This model is a best-seller and has 3 very bright LEDs. It also comes with a lifetime warranty on the fixture. I recommend getting one for each person at home, just in case.

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