Larson Electronics’
Magnalight.com is adding a rechargeable high intensity
discharge flashlight that offers extreme high output and durability in a compact
design.
Fully sealed and waterproof and
producing up to 4,700 lumens of light output, these rugged HID flashlights are
designed to meet the demanding requirements of military applications and
emergency responders. Fully sealed against water and dust, portable, able to
operate in high or low output modes, and constructed of high grade aerospace
aluminum, the Magnalight HIDH-3550 HID flashlight is ideal for use as a diving
light, tactical light, and portable emergency services light, Magnalight says.
The HIDH-3550 dual mode HID is
designed to provide military personnel, emergency services responders, and security/law
enforcement personnel with a portable high power lighting solution that can
operate for up to 110 minutes on a single charge. Constructed of machined aerospace
aluminum and featuring high and low operating modes, this compact HID
flashlight features 3,200 lumen output in low mode capable of producing a beam
5,000 feet long and 4,700 lumen output in high mode for a beam 7,000 feet long.
Operation is controlled by
turning a collar ring switch counter clock-wise for low 3,200-lumen mode, and
clockwise for high 4,700 lumen mode. The flashlight is designed for heavy-duty
use with the lamp body and battery casing formed from machined aerospace grade
aluminum that can withstand abusive conditions and handling without any
degradation in lamp performance.
The lamp reflector is actually
machined into the lamp head assembly, Magnalight says, reducing the number of
parts and greatly increasing resistance to damage from dropping or impacts. The
rechargeable lithium ion battery is also encased in the same high grade
machined aluminum and provides 110 minutes of run time in low mode and 70
minutes in high mode. The lithium ion battery is equipped with a protective
circuit to control battery charging, which Magnalight says prevents over- or under-charging
damage while providing easy recharging without complicated recharging
procedures.
The HID flashlight is rated to 50
meters of submersion, making it well suited for use as a dive light and fully
sealed against rain and wet conditions, Magnalight says. An included removable
handgrip provides very secure handheld operation and also allows the light to
be hung from tree branches, poles, or similar items for hands free operation
when using the unit as a task or portable area light.
The rechargeable light is very
well balanced, and the specially designed housing helps to efficiently
dissipate heat from the HID lamp, Magnalight says, helping the flashlight run
cooler than similar HID flashlights and reducing the chances of accidental
burns. The flashlight offers long run times, variable power levels, extreme
durability, and beam output reaching up to 7,000 feet in length, the company
says, making it an ideal solution for military, law enforcement, emergency
services, utility workers, and anyone requiring a powerful yet easily managed
source of portable illumination.
“This dual mode HID flashlight’s
entire housing is entirely CNC machined out of aerospace aluminum alloy,” says
Rob Bresnahan with Larson Electronics’ magnalight.com, in a company press
release. “Unlike most flashlights that have a separate reflector, this rugged
HID light’s reflector is machined into the housing and coated for maximum light
output.”