Saturday, September 28, 2013

Home Flashlight Review

I've been quite busy this week with school, but I've managed to squeeze this quick review in for a rechargeable flashlight for home use. More detailed posts will follow when time allows.

I highly recommend the Energizer Rechargeable LED flashlight. The flashlight cost us $8.88 at China-mart and has been a storm preparation item that can be bought, and forgotten about until needed. Who doesn't love low maintenance?

When the weather ready flashlight is plugged into the outlet, and the setting is set to "on", if the power is interrupted then the flashlight automatically lights up. We have had ours for over three years, and are still very satisfied with our flashlights. With a few of these around the house, you won't be left in the dark when the power goes out.

I would buy one for the living room, bathroom, and bedroom for maximum convenience. If you are a light sleeper, one could be placed in the bedroom to alert you to a power failure. Another useful tip would be to place the flashlight into the power strip or outlet from your generator, so that when it runs out of gas, you will instantly have light to find your personal flashlight.

We could also use two more for our house for the boy's bedrooms, but making sure that they stayed plugged in might be a problem! What boys don't like to play with flashlights?

What are you light plans when the power goes out?

Keep Right On Prepping - K

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8 comments:

  1. PioneerPreppySeptember 28, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    HAHA good idea but you are right keeping flashlights around when you have a boy or boys in the house is next to impossible. I never had a working flashlight until my son hit 14 :)

    Unless I kept it so hidden it wasn't really handy any more.

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    1. KSeptember 28, 2013 at 10:40 AM

      I don't think my boys have discovered the plugged in flashlights yet. My lack of light during a power outage was a real wake up call for me, and led me down the path to actively prepping. And like you, I have a few flashlights hidden!

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  2. MattSeptember 28, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    I'm in mid 40's and still love to play with flashlights.

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    1. MattSeptember 28, 2013 at 10:55 AM

      Sorry for the duplicate replies. I blame Google.

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    2. PioneerPreppySeptember 28, 2013 at 12:05 PM

      Good point Matt :)

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    3. KSeptember 28, 2013 at 1:59 PM

      Matt- not a problem, I just deleted them for you. Okay, I secretly like to play with flashlights too, but just don't have enough down time.

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  3. Harry FlashmanSeptember 28, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    Looks like a good piece of gear. I just bought six military flashlights but they aren't rechargeable. Wouldn't hurt to have a few on hand that were.

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    1. KSeptember 28, 2013 at 8:26 PM

      I've been pleased with the performance and the cost.

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