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A year ago I bought a Rayovac LED Penlight.
At that time I paid $2.98 plus tax.
I actually bought a couple of these, and in testing and evaluation, I did subject one to severe abuse.
Darn thing took more punishment that I expected it would.
I finally managed to tear it up.
For a year I have been using the same Silver one, as primary.
I am supposed to have a backup, somewhere, just after moving, I am not sure where it has ended up.
In January of 2008, the state where I resided, was ravaged by tornadoes, this LED Penlight was with me, through numerous tornadoes, that happened not only in January also a couple of months later and the aftermath of flooding.
I often wore this around my neck, having just slipped it onto a beaded neck chain.
I wanted to know I had a light on person, and one I could not only reach, also use when worn outside my shirt/jacket, so others could see me.
The clip is great!
With the pen light measuring (via old worn yardstick) 4 5/8" long and 1/2" in diameter, it fits in a jeans pocket clipped for instance, and is quite comfortable.
One will forget they have this light, in jeans, casual, dress pants. Shirt pocket, jacket pockets...
I have never had the light come on, still I have taken the precaution to twist the "cap" just a bit, so it cannot come on, in case the push button were to get pushed on.
I was on college campuses for 3 shootings, and 3 bomb threats, and this light was with me.
A power outage, for I forget now, I think it was almost 5 days, caused by severe thunderstorms and "straight line winds" so said the weather folks (it sounded like a train and the aftermath "said" tornado to me), and again, I used this light a lot!
Some serious situations , and some situations where I felt it was going to get serious , I used this light to deal with serious and to evade serious.
Vehicle travel and instead of turning on interior lights, used the penlight to read maps or to know where something was before I reached for it.
Then the mundane , everyday uses a light is for.
Such as replacing the appliance bulb in the fridge, replacing the outdoor lights at night, and looking for a GI Guide Rod plug that "sproined" itself behind the washing machine.
Checking the washer and dryer for any clothes left in them ( and trying to see if could sneak up and find the dryer monster).
Installing a garbage disposal, getting from a workshop to the house in pitch dark as not only did the outdoor light on shop go out, so did the one at the house, at the same time...
Tripping the circuit breaker switch, twice.
(I confirmed using "that" kitchen cabinet outlet , would trip a circuit using a drill.).
The darn light is just flat handy and priced where one cannot afford to not have one.
I have moved, and maybe between inflation, and just how items are priced here, I saw this light priced for $3.48 not long ago.
Still, it comes ready to use, as it comes with the one AAA it takes.
I really appreciate batteries coming with a light, or any tool that uses batteries.
These are ready to go, inexpensive gifts, and are great for having at the office, in a backpack for school, in the vehicle, bedside, in a kitchen drawer, range bag, ...
Yep, mine is still working, after a year.
I will continue to use it, until I lose it, at which time I for sure, will have another , and continue on with what I know, works.
Steve
At that time I paid $2.98 plus tax.
I actually bought a couple of these, and in testing and evaluation, I did subject one to severe abuse.
Darn thing took more punishment that I expected it would.
I finally managed to tear it up.
For a year I have been using the same Silver one, as primary.
I am supposed to have a backup, somewhere, just after moving, I am not sure where it has ended up.
In January of 2008, the state where I resided, was ravaged by tornadoes, this LED Penlight was with me, through numerous tornadoes, that happened not only in January also a couple of months later and the aftermath of flooding.
I often wore this around my neck, having just slipped it onto a beaded neck chain.
I wanted to know I had a light on person, and one I could not only reach, also use when worn outside my shirt/jacket, so others could see me.
The clip is great!
With the pen light measuring (via old worn yardstick) 4 5/8" long and 1/2" in diameter, it fits in a jeans pocket clipped for instance, and is quite comfortable.
One will forget they have this light, in jeans, casual, dress pants. Shirt pocket, jacket pockets...
I have never had the light come on, still I have taken the precaution to twist the "cap" just a bit, so it cannot come on, in case the push button were to get pushed on.
I was on college campuses for 3 shootings, and 3 bomb threats, and this light was with me.
A power outage, for I forget now, I think it was almost 5 days, caused by severe thunderstorms and "straight line winds" so said the weather folks (it sounded like a train and the aftermath "said" tornado to me), and again, I used this light a lot!
Some serious situations , and some situations where I felt it was going to get serious , I used this light to deal with serious and to evade serious.
Vehicle travel and instead of turning on interior lights, used the penlight to read maps or to know where something was before I reached for it.
Then the mundane , everyday uses a light is for.
Such as replacing the appliance bulb in the fridge, replacing the outdoor lights at night, and looking for a GI Guide Rod plug that "sproined" itself behind the washing machine.
Checking the washer and dryer for any clothes left in them ( and trying to see if could sneak up and find the dryer monster).
Installing a garbage disposal, getting from a workshop to the house in pitch dark as not only did the outdoor light on shop go out, so did the one at the house, at the same time...
Tripping the circuit breaker switch, twice.
(I confirmed using "that" kitchen cabinet outlet , would trip a circuit using a drill.).
The darn light is just flat handy and priced where one cannot afford to not have one.
I have moved, and maybe between inflation, and just how items are priced here, I saw this light priced for $3.48 not long ago.
Still, it comes ready to use, as it comes with the one AAA it takes.
I really appreciate batteries coming with a light, or any tool that uses batteries.
These are ready to go, inexpensive gifts, and are great for having at the office, in a backpack for school, in the vehicle, bedside, in a kitchen drawer, range bag, ...
Yep, mine is still working, after a year.
I will continue to use it, until I lose it, at which time I for sure, will have another , and continue on with what I know, works.
Steve
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