All about spotlights

After reading this article, you can learn everything about spotlights. There are rechargeable LED powerful hand-held spotlights and other types of such equipment, the features of which need to be learned in addition. It is also necessary to study the ranking of the best models of flashlights for hunting and fishing.

When describing spotlights, it is necessary to pay attention to the fact that these are rather powerful devices that illuminate the area over a long distance. They can have different operating parameters. Such devices are in demand:

• members of rescue teams;

• police officers;

• security guards;

• tourists;

• hunters;

• summer residents;

• cavers;

• builders;

• amateur travelers;

• gamekeepers;

• truckers;

• summer residents and gardeners.

In the forest and in the park, at a construction site and on a long journey, in the steppe and in the basement - it is very difficult to do without powerful lanterns. Such equipment is designed strictly for use in difficult operating conditions. Rains and cold, snowfalls and intense heat, high and low humidity are not afraid of it. Many versions are equipped with serious batteries, which allow it to shine for a long time and illuminate the space for a long distance.

As you can imagine, all spotlights are powerful, stable devices. However, different models can simply produce a strong flux of light, and their main difference is the emitter used. Many spotlights use a xenon head assembly. Such versions work stably where there is a lot of dust and poor visibility. They can be safely taken to mines, tunnels and caves - both for short exits and for permanent work.

However, xenon lamps do not start to shine immediately. They come to normal operating mode in at least 15 seconds. With voltage fluctuations, the luminosity changes sharply. For those who just want to have a street or portable reliable flashlight, such a device is hardly suitable.

In some cases, halogen devices are chosen... It would be more correct to consider them as a further logical development of classic incandescent lamps. The halogen lamp is cheap and thus attracts a large number of buyers. But there is no need to count on a long service life.

Rechargeable LED floodlights are considered by many experts to be almost an ideal choice. The light diode flares up almost instantly - just press a button. Heating is almost eliminated. The luminescence spectrum is pleasing to the eye and does not cause objections even among the most critical ophthalmologists. The high level of efficiency is welcome - it provides intense backlighting with minimal battery consumption and long battery life.

At times, it is the mass that can be a critical hindrance in search and rescue operations. But the type of lamp does not exhaust all the differences.So, real search accessories and accessories for tourism are usually moisture resistant and shockproof - this combination is the most practical and reliable.

An important characteristic is the distance of the light beam.... In professional, search and hunting models, it is at least 200 m. Some versions are designed for illumination at a distance of 1-2 km, which turns out to be extremely valuable help in some cases. Of course, all "long-range" modifications are supplied only with rechargeable batteries - this is the only way to ensure high quality of work.

In urban environments and for travel on intercity routes, you can use battery-powered floodlights. True, in this case, it is impossible to count on a special power and duration of the glow. As for the accessories, they are not essential. Specific subtypes of the same LEDs are also insignificant.

In the ratings, one of the first places is deservedly given to the South Korean model Quattro Monster TM-37... The luminous flux intensity is up to 3000 lm. The manufacturer claims to illuminate the strip up to 1-1.5 km (taking into account weather conditions and other factors affecting visibility). Curiously, there is also a stroboscopic mode. The device is housed in a stably protected moisture-resistant case; its charging unit was adapted for the car's cigarette lighter.

A good option can also be considered "Cosmos 9105WLED"... The handheld universal apparatus is equipped with a single LED. The body is made of sturdy plastic. Luminous flux intensity - up to 250 lm.

A Chinese spotlight is also rightfully included in the top. "ERA RA-602 OMEGA"... Formally, its production is concentrated in Russia, but in fact it boils down to buying ready-made sets and supplying them with labels. This circumstance has very little effect on the merits of the product. The device can work up to 8 hours. There are 19 LEDs inside the high-strength plastic housing.

Alternatively, you can consider "Bright Beam S-300A". This device is equipped with a lead-acid battery with a charge of up to 7 Ah. The body is made of strong plastic, and steel inserts are provided. The glow is due to a pair of LEDs.

Choosing the brightest flashlight is a common mistake. Sometimes its light activity turns out to be excessive, and a significant part of the funds is simply not used. In any area of ​​use of spotlights, models with LEDs are the most attractive. They can last for a very long time and have significant brightness; the immediate start of the glow is extremely convenient. For hunting, fishing and tourism, it is extremely important to take waterproof models.

Contact with water can occur suddenly, sometimes unpredictably. Incandescent-based devices can hardly be recommended at all. The point is their excessive energy consumption and low efficiency.

And also it is worth considering:

• light spot diagram;

• ease of use;

• appearance of the model;

• battery capacity;

• duration of work on one charge;

• beam coverage radius;

• the range that the beam "finishes";

• giving impulse signals (useful for scaring away wild and aggressive animals);

• SOS signal supply (relevant for tourists, fishermen, hunters and other extreme lovers).

An overview of the "Cosmos" searchlight, see below.