Any recommendations(or dire warnings) on this style of light…typically hockey puck sized, with multiple functions/settings and orange in color?
My Emergency Management team used some at a civic event last week and they came in very handy.
The lantern/white light mode lit up the porta potties reasonably well after dark and the strobe setting did a great job marking a narrow exit gate for the vendors.
Ability to run on Li Ions would be great, but maybe wishful thinking?
Looking for proven and durable brand more than saving $5 or $6.
I have F.R.E.D. (Flashing Roadside Emergency Disc) flares made by company called Wagan and am very happy with them.
I got a set of three to try out. I liked them so much that I purchased enough so there are two in every car. Bought some for my kids’ cars, and my parent’s car too. I look at them as insurance - just in case.
They use 3 AAA batteries. First thing I did was replace the original no-name alkaline batteries with Lithium primaries. My thinking was: 1) I don’t trust alkaline batteries especially in long-term storage, 2) don’t want Li-Ion rechargeable batteries in the heat of the car, 3) the lights are (hopefully) used infrequently enough that the cost of replacing Lithium primaries isn’t too bad.
If you are using them regularly (non emergency use) I see no reason not to use NiMH rechargeables (Eneloops).
I’ll see if I can dig up some pictures and video I took.
It’s disappointing that all these run 3*AAA as that means they probably lack any regulation. Since these could sit unused for a long time, someone should make one running a single CR123 or even an AA.
besides 5 different flashing modes, there are 4 solid modes. If u search the site on the link I provided they show videos of the settings. There is a constant high, a constant low. a 3 LED flashlight mode and a 4 LED flashlight mode. This is a great offering at only $17, but they charge $7 for shipping! I think they offer free shipping on holidays (check em out on July 4th)
3*AAA is usually used because the voltage lines up nicely for the cheapest possible drivers, with almost no regulation. Something like a flare benefits from constant output as the cell drains, which single CR123 or AA products tend to have.
Also, that means a lot less spares to carry.
I purchased this one a few years ago. It’s a made in the USA rechargeable Aervoe Super LED Road Flare Model #1165 for $19.99 on ebay. It’s a super durable road flare. It can be run over by an SUV without crushing it. There are videos on youtube to prove it.
