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This Energizer RCL1NM2WR Rechargeable LED Flashlight can operate in two modes:
In 'ON' or 'high-beam' mode, it projects a bright focused beam, which forms a circle of 3 ft diameter from a distance of 12 ft away. The light pattern is very similar to that from my Rayovac BRSLED2AA-B 2AA LED Flashlight, except the output from this Energizer flashlight is at least twice as bright when it is freshly charged.
In 'nightlight' or 'low-beam' mode, the light is much dimmer, while the battery life is extended to 15 hours, instead of just 2-3 hours in full-power mode.
To use it as an emergency power failure light, you should leave this flashlight in 'ON' position, and plug it into an AC outlet. The light goes out while it is being recharged. But when the power goes out, or when you unplug it from the outlet, the light comes back on immediately.
You can also leave the unit in 'nightlight' mode while it is being recharged. But in this case, the flashlight remains on 24 hours a day since there is no light sensor. The light is actually too bright when used in bedroom. But it is just perfect for basement or hallways where you always need some illumination. Plus you'll never have to search for a flashlight again.
Some other points that I like:
Unlike many other power failure lights, this one does NOT cover both AC outlets when it is plugged in.
It can be mounted in either up or down directions.
It only consumes 1W when recharging in nightlight mode.
There is one thing I don't quite understand: The flashlight is powered by a single NiMH button cell, Varta CP300H, with capacity of only 300mAh. It seems to me there is enough space to fit an AAA NiMH cell with capacity of 800+ mAh, or even an AA NiMH cell with capacity of 2000+ mAh. By doing this, the battery run time will be extended by several folds. But more importantly, I will be able to swap in alkaline cells when the rechargeable battery runs out!
On the other hand, the main purpose of this flashlight is just to help me find my other flashlights in case of a blackout. So for that I'm completely satisfied.
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I highly recommend these, it's just like a little flash light that's always charged,can be switched to automatically turn on if and when you loose power, and can also be
a nightlight. 3 great functions in one super bright LED light.
I purchased 4 of these for my home, one for each floor hallway and one for a bathroom
that doesn't have any windows and gets very dark at night, so the nightlight feature
was great and shines just enough with out being to bright. I've often thought about
what if I was in that bathroom and the power went out...Hmmm might bump into a lot of things
trying to find my way out and back down the hallway.
These are excellent!! Relatively small in size, fairly rugged, feels like good quality,
an LED light meaning it will run for hours and hours on a charge and wow they are extremely bright.
For me now if I need a flashlight I simply go to the outlet and it's always ready to go.
If the power fails during a storm, these automatically turn themselves on.
Great, no more bumping into things in the middle of the night or coming home to a completely
dark house if the power is out.
I've also discovered that even if I'm not at home and their is a power failure, people
still think I'm at home...my neighbor across the street saw the light on in my house during
a recent storm that hit the area that took down the power for about 3 or 4 hours, and thought
I was home .... Nice little security feature there I thought, if there is a light on inside the house,
probably means someone's at home...a criminal is probably going to think twice before breaking into a
home that's lit up when the power goes out.
I also found a little BONUS on these units (at least the ones I received)
A small door with a little screw holding it shut, on the opposite side as the switch.
When I removed the screw and used a screw driver to slide the door/pocket out, I found
a replaceable battery .. .BIG BONUS.. Now granted the battery is one I've never seen,
it's like a large oversized watch battery, but it's replaceable meaning you can purchase it
online for sure if not at your local battery store and you won't be throwing these devices
away if the battery no longer holds a charge...just replace the battery.
Previous devices, from other manufacturers that I've owned have been throw aways due to the units
being sealed shut, no way to open them without completely destroying the units.
I've had my units for nearly 3 years and during a recent power outage that lasted 3+ hours these units
were still going strong and were running at full brightness.
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We lose power often here and I bought all four of these to test out. Here is what I found.Energizer RCL1nm2, 1 LED
Primarily an emergency flashlight. Nightlight is selectable, the unit can function as an emergency light without the nightlight turned on, good function for basements and other areas where you don't need a nightlight all the time.
Ergonomics comfortable to hold, easy to point. Plug folds into handle, one sliding button (ON emergency light mode or flashlight when not plugged in, OFF, Nightlight mode), and good cogent instructions.
As an emergency light functional emergency flashlight, a five foot diameter circle at 30 feet, not very good as an area light. It won't replace a good Fenix, but it's a lot cheaper. Beam points up or down during emergency.
As a nightlight again the beam points either up or down, light output is lower than when in flashlight mode, but still fairly bright. Not photo controlled, so if it's on it's always on.
Outlet space excellent use of outlet space, plenty of room to plug in other items. Non-polarized plug so can be plugged in pointing either direction.
Battery is Replaceable (Varta CP300H $4-$10)
G.E. 11281
Nightlight, emergency light. Nightlight is on when the unit is in emergency standby mode, so the only way to disable the nightlight is to disable the emergency light function.
Ergonomics comfortable to hold, beam is too unfocused to point. Plug folds into handle. One button to turn the emergency mode on and off or the light on and off when not plugged in. Very poor and confusing instructions.
As an emergency light poor light focus for use as a flashlight, but reasonable area coverage although not very bright. Beam diffuses outward and up or down depending on position.
As a nightlight reasonable area coverage, photo controlled.
Outlet space good use of space with one great exception, the photo eye is in the end of the handle that points to the center of the outlet, if you plug a large item into the other outlet, you run the risk of blocking the photo eye and thereby having the nightlight turned on all the time. Non-polarized plug so can be plugged in pointing either direction.
Batteries are NOT replaceable.
Greenlite LED 3 in 1
Nightlight, emergency light. Nightlight is on when the unit is in emergency standby mode, so the only way to disable the nightlight is to disable the emergency light function.
Ergonomics bulky as a flashlight. Plug folds into handle. One slider switch with On, Off, and nightlight/emergency light mode.
As an emergency light low power flashlight beam; during emergencies, the nightlight comes to full power which is useful as an area or passageway light.
As a nightlight reasonable coverage and area, light level changes by photocell but never really shuts off regardless of light level
Outlet space poor use of space, you may be able to slip a lamp plug by it, but anything larger (such as a three prong extension cord) will not fit or will stress both plugs.
Batteries are NOT replaceable.
Satco 75-046
Nightlight, emergency light. Nightlight on this unit cannot be disabled.
Ergonomics bulky, one slide switch to turn on and off the flashlight, the nightlight has no control other than the photocell.
Emergency light Flashlight pointed out of the front so difficult to aim; however, can be set on table and pointed to allow for task lighting. Poor weak beam.
As a nightlight very good area coverage, photo controlled.
Outlet space, bad, both outlets covered, polarized plug limits orientation.
Batteries are replaceable (Ni-Cad AAA)
For me, I like the fact that the Energizer can still function as an emergency light without having the nightlight turned on. That said; the nightlight for the Energizer is not photo controlled, so when it's on, it's on. It is the best flashlight of the bunch, not a replacement for a regular flashlight, just the best of this bunch. If I had a hallway and wanted it lit for company and in an emergency, and didn't want access to the other plug, I'd probably put the Satco there. The Satco's only saving grace, and the reason I'd pick it over the others with photo controlled nightlights, is because of the replaceable batteries
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We are avid campers and I am always looking for ways to reduce costs, so when I saw this rechargable flashlight I just had to give it a try. It produces enough light to be useful after dark and has saved me TONS of money on batteries. We can usually get through a whole weekend of camping without recharging it as there is usually a campfire at night and we really only need the flashlight for trips to the bathroom, short night hikes and to help find things in the tent after the sun has gone down. I've also found that it holds a charge for weeks at a time which has come in handy at home too.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Energizer Weather Ready Compact Rechargeable LED Light
I got this light for my 6 yr old son. Let me tell you he is hard on flashlights! Likes to see how their insides work and stuff like that. I can't count how many he's been through. Got this one last Christmas, a year ago almost. It still in one piece and recharges and shines bright for a long time. It has been dropped and kicked around a lot but still works. The ONLY problem I found is that the fold out prongs that you plug into the outlet had a little defect. One night he tried to unplug it and the prongs came out of the flashlight and stuck in the outlet. This could pose as a very serious electrical shock danger. The reason this happened is because the flashlight spread apart just a little at the bottom near the prongs allowing for them to be pulled out of the flashlight. I wrapped the end with gorilla tape and it won't happen again, but it is a problem.
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