It came to me recently while watching yet another big cloud of ‘vape’ smoke appear out of nowhere that we really don’t teach our children much anymore. If you smoke, use flashlights or probably a host of other things using high powered batteries that old geezers like me don’t know much about…why does it possibly make a difference as to what battery you use?
I’ll tell you why…kids.
Kids witness us using what we use and say: “Why…Dad and Uncle Joe use ‘x’ (i.e.: unprotected batteries)…why should’t I (???)…”
This thread is dedicated to the manufacturers who responsibly invest the time and resources to produce products which we can actually show our kids while using them ourselves. This doesn’t have to turn in to an unprotected versus protected cell debate but thank God if it does for their education if nothing else. Bonus also if it highlights a domestic product produced at your country’s benefit no matter where you live.
I’m simply tired of questions not being asked or answered as to protected cell fitment, the expansion of the unprotected (only) cell market for little good reason in many cases (flashlights thankfully becoming one of them with LED advances) and no source for teaching kids that this hobby can be a safe one involving “One is none” fuel source safety. If this gives a financial boost to manufacturers willing to provide us this previously available basic customer service courtesy (dual cell fitment or a simple notation as to not) at the expense of those who don’t and (arrogantly) won’t?…all the better.
I’ll reserve the next space for anybody who likes to update lists and do things for others including kids. This list might also be useful for those seeking to modify old lights or hosts on the aftermarket without searching if teaching kids about basic electronics interests anyone.
If the cell was listed first and then the model it might make a copy/paste/search easier…