Amazon.com Product Description

You don't think about flashlights until you need one, and then it's too late to worry about dead batteries. Mag Instrument's rechargeable system guarantees light, features a top-of-the-line flashlight, and delivers up to 1,000 hours of battery life. The flashlight changes from spotlight to floodlight with a turn of the head, and the 360-degree charging ring allows it to be mounted and recharged in any position. High-grade O-rings at each opening ensure resistance to water and shock. The durable hard-anodized finish protects the light from the sort of bumps and knocks that can happen in the dark. The system includes a recharging cradle, a rechargeable battery pack, two mounting brackets, a 110-volt AC converter, and a 12-volt DC cigarette-lighter adapter. ... Read more

Features

• Limited lifetime warranty
• High-intensity adjustable light beam
• Delivers up to 1,000 hours of battery life
• Sealed O-rings for water and shock resistance
• 360-degree charging ring recharges in any position

Reviews (20)

Worth every penny
As a 10 year aircraft maintainer in the US Air Force, I've used everything from standard Mag-lites, scuba divers' lights, and even penlights in a pinch. I can say this flashlight is brighter than any other I've used. It cuts my inspection time in half because I can see things 55 feet off the ground just like it was right in front of me. Don't be fooled to think a rechargeable battery pack isn't as strong as standard alkaline batteries. This isn't the case. I wouldn't trade this flashlight for anything!

Mag Lite is good for general purpose
Having read the other reviews, I decided to add one myself:

Many police departments standard issue Mag Lite products. The 2,3..etc D sized flashlights make reliable flashlights and their weight can also make them useful as a baton in a pinch. I have several different Mag Lights (the mini's, the 2, and a 5 D monster). They always work, the beam is generally good, and for the money, they are a good value. They are NOT the best flashlight ever made... but for 20-30-40 bucks, they are a great flashlight for about 99% of what people need flashlights for...

If you REALLY need alot of quick light - i.e., you are planning to rely on this light for a tactical or self-defense situation, then I wouldn't buy a Mag Lite... ASP, Surefire (my favorite), Inova, etc., make much better flashlights for that situation. A Surefire C2 or Z2 model is about the size of a Mini-Mag but delivers about 5 times the light of the largest Mag LIte product... all without a focusable beam. The technology of SureFire is unparallelled, in my opine, but I think it is akin to comparing a Ferarri to a Ford... yeah, they're both cars, but that's about as far as the comparison should go... Also, most high-performance flashlights run for about an hour or so... Mag's will run longer. Also, you can go to any HD or hardware store and buy mags, batteries, lamps, etc.... try doing that with a SureFire... NOT. So there are comparative advantages and disadvantages to both...

Mag's products are good... but you get what you pay for and not every flashlight is suitable for every application. If you are a LE officer, military, etc., it's unlikely you will want Mag Lite as the product you're going to trust your life to.... they just are not bright enough to stun someone in a life and death situation... If you want a decent reliable flashlight for home emergency use, then Mag LIte is the best product you can possibly buy.

...I own both for different reasons... I just wish I owned a Ford and a Ferarri too!

Becoming a dinosaur
There is a lot going on within the technology of flashlights recently. LED, Lithium batteries, focus bezels, etc. The Mag Instrument RX1019 Heavy-Duty Rechargeable Flashlight System is an OK rechargeable flashlight. But the technology today (ie from SureFire and others) has Mag Lights falling behind a bit technologically. For example, weight and size. IF you are in law enforcement and need and depend on escalating use of force (ie loud assured voice, large heavy flashlight, side arm, shot gun), MOST other situations only criteria for a good flashlight is how much light it puts out and the quality (no dead spots, etc) of that light. AND in the smallest, lightest package. This is where (IN GENERAL) MagLite has dropped off.
I must say (before I get a bunch of negative votes) that I have owned 20 or 30 Mags over my working career. And the product is very durable and they are proven reliable. But for the money, I've found that Surefire offers a more powerful beam of light. Surefire is lighter too.
I've had to depend on my MagLight many times but I've switched to SureFire. It's the 21st Century.
John Row

Light up your life!
This light is awesome! With 40,000 candlewatt power it will light up your entire room in your house when the power goes out-which we here in Raleigh have experienced a lot in the past few years. With 1000 recharges possible it pays for itself over and over. Can't go wrong with this one!

Excellent.......but..........
The flashlight is brilliant, literally. Once it's charged for the first time it's unreal. And for occasional or rare usage it is extremely practical. But, if you use it for several hours a day, you may find that it takes too long to get a full charge back into the battery. In fact, the only chance you can get it to fully charge is over the weekend. Two batteries? How can you charge the spare battery pack when it has to be in the flashlight (which has to be in the charger) to recharge? Mag Instruments are apparently working on the problem, but to this date they do not have a rapid charger, or a charging cradle for a battery pack only. You could of course buy 2 flashlights and use them on alternate days. Rather expensive though. ... Read more

Product Description

Never buy batteries again and avoid the frustration of flashlights that dont work when you really need them! Diamond® Shake flashlights are the latest generation technology, so theyre brighter & last longer than a Forever® flashlight or Nightstar® flashlight. For a light that works when you need it, these are perfect for emergency preparedness kit use. NO batteries - NO bulb! Just shake to recharge! 1 1/2 minutes shaking gives you up to 2 HOURS of blueish white LED light. It stays super bright for 20 minutes, then starts to fade but you can still read read in the dark with it. Just shake it again for a few seconds tho, and the brightness comes back. The Diamond® LED flashlight lasts forever, its tough polycarbonate sealed waterproof housing is rated to 125m below water. Theres NO parts or gears to wear out or break. The Forever flashlight is perpetually rechargeable, recharged by a magnet moving through a coil that recharges the flashlight forever! They are fantastic for kids at Halloween or year round, it always works & is fun to charge. The Diamond LED shake flashlight will save you $ on battery costs & bulb replacements forever! Its GREAT for the car & home emergency kit, kids, in the boat or camping and the Unbreakable LED light bulb lasts 10 years! The Diamond® Shake light is available in Clear, Yellow or Black housings, in a 20 minute or 2 hour version & has 2 Patents for technology & design. Its available in bulk with custom logos & packaging, too. We love this product and guaranty them 10 years! ... Read more

Features

• NO batteries - NO bulb! Just shake to recharge! Great gift!
• 1 1/2 minutes shaking gives you up to 2 HOURS of LED light!
• Saves you $ on battery costs & bulb replacements!
• Great for the car & home emergency kit, kids, in the boat or camping!
• Tough polycarbonate sealed waterproof housing rated to 400' below water!

Features

• 11.75¿ long
• Powerful, rechargeable flashlight with xenon halogen bi-pin bulb produces up to 75,000 candlepower
• Constructed of black, machined aluminum with push button switch
• Up to 1 continuous hour of use between charges
• Weighs 16.1 ounces

Reviews (6)

Amazon reshipped defective product to me! OUTRAGEOUS!
I got my Ultrastinger from Amazon today. It has a cracked/torn rubber nipple over the on/off switch, and from all the fingemarks and other tell-tale little marks on it, it's clearly a USED, PRE-OWNED item. Other evidence: the product box was not shrink-wrapped or sealed as it should be, and the battery was fully charged (new flashlights do not come with fully charged NiCad batteries).

I am outraged that Amazon would re-ship a returned, defective item, but that's exactly what has happened. This makes me very wary of ordering from them again. I immediately ordered that UPS come to pick this up and take it back at no charge to me. Now I have to "wait 7-12 days" AFTER they get this POS back before I get a refund. Nice.

Also, now that I've seen the way the rubber switch cover fails, I've decided not to get this product anyway. I'll have to look into another manufacturer.

THE BEST & THE BRIGHTEST!!!
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The Streamlight Ultra Stinger™ Rechargable flashlight ROCKS!!!

I am a gadget nut, and I have a very large number of flashlights. IMHO, there is no better all-around flashlight than Streamlight's Ultra Stinger.

It truly is amazing how bright and light-weight this flashlight is. It puts out up to 75,000 candlepower yet weighs only 1.1 pounds. Not only is it bright, but you can focus the light to a small, penetrating beam that can be seen for miles.

Don't let the light weight fool you, however. This flashlight feels rock-solid in your hand, and it can take a licking. I take mine running almost every night, and have dropped it on the pavement more than a few times, and it just keeps going.

The Ultra Stinger is also durable and reliable. I've had my current model for over two years now, and the battery is still fine. I did have to replace the light bulb once, but that's not bad considering how many hours it's been in use and how many times I've recharged it.

The only flashlight that even compares to the Ultra Stinger is the SureFire 10X Dominator™. The Dominator weighs only 1.25 lbs and has a two-lamp assembly that allows you to run it at 60 lumens (roughly 36,000 CP by my calculations, about half the output of the Ultra Stinger) for up to 3 hours, or at an incredibly bright 500 lumens for up to 20 minutes. Yes, 500 lumens (or roughly 300,000 CP) is 4X brighter than the Ultra Stinger, but the light is UNFOCUSED, so the brightness is lost over any real distance as the light diffuses. When you factor in the ridiculously high price of the Dominator (the best price I could find on the Internet was $360!), you can see why I recommend the Streamlight as the overall champion. The Dominator is a great flashlight in its own right, of course, so probably the best idea is to get both.

I have several other flashlights from Streamlight, and they are all very well-made. Nevertheless, whenever I want a nice bright flashlight, I always go for my Ultra Stinger. My only serious question about it is, how can Streamlight make the Ultra Stinger so bright and light-weight, while their other models don't even come close? The brightest flashlight in the SL- series is the SL-35, which weighs 2.8 pounds (almost 3X more than the Ultra Stinger) and puts out up to 40,000 CP (Slightly more than half that of the Ultra Stinger). Plus, it's more expensive! The MSPR on the SL-35 is $229.95 vs. $174.95 for the Ultra Stinger. That math doesn't add up.

Other unbelievable examples: Streamlight's 3.3 pound 8-Watt Vulcan™ spotlight can generate up to 50,000 CP, and the 7.4 pound 20-Watt Litebox™ spotlight can kick out up to 70,000 CP. How is it even remotely possible that the Ultra Stinger, weighing in at 1.1 pounds and sporting a 10-Watt bulb, can out-shine these oversized hogs? The obvious answer is "runtime" - the Litebox™ can run at 20 Watts for up to 3.5 hours compared to a 1 hour runtime for the Ultra Stinger. Who cares - I'll take the Ultra Stinger every time!

Streamlight should take their older lights off the market and replace them or update them with the better technology found in the Ultra Stinger, like they did with the new Stinger HP. The Stinger HP weighs 12.2 ounces and kicks out 40,000 CP. Plus, the beam can be focused, while the SL- series is "pre-focused".

I'm sure that Streamlight is on the case -- the HP models are nice, and I really like the Pro Polymer LED lights, too. I just wish that they could come out with an affordable competitor to the $1,800 Maxabeam 6 million CP spotlight.

BUY THIS FLASHLIGHT -- YOU'LL BE GLAD YOU DID!!!

It's only competitor is the sun.
I have never seen anything like this before in my life. The ratio of power to size blows my mind. I had someone shine this at me from about 50 feet away and it actually *blinded* me for about 10 seconds and I felt physically ill for about 10 minutes. If you buy this flashlight, you won't need a new one for about 50 years... because that's how long this thing was built to last.

Great serviceable rechargeable light. Good quality.
Streamlight's UltraStinger is really in a niche by itself. Mag Light's rechargeables aren't as bright and SureFire's are much more expensive, so the UltraStringer is really made for someone desiring a quality light that won't break the bank.

Some of the nice features of this light: It's very lightweight, very bright (75,000 candlepower), run time is very good for this much light output. Well made, quality construction.

Some of the cons about this light: Plastic lens (seems only SureFire will give you a genuine Pyrex, glass lens these days) and the spot/flood range isn't really that much of a difference (Mag's spot/flood produces a SPOT or a FLOOD). The Streamlight has a very coarse adjustment range, really being all the same style output, with very LITTLE difference in the SPOT / FLOOD. This isn't as bad as it sounds as the light produced is a very good, pure white light, I'd just like to see more variation in the range, but I'm being picky here.

One thing's for certain; this light is much better than Mag's rechargeable and a lesser light than SureFire's 8 or 9N rechargeable. But, it's also half the price of the SureFire and 80% less than SureFire's 10-X. So, I've got to give it 5 stars for being a great value, occupying a market not really served by either Mag or SureFire.

If you're a contractor or home inspector, this light is THE value on the market in a bright, quality constructed rechargeable.

Streamlight UltraStinger: I gotta wear shades
I've had a Streamlight UltraStinger for a little while now. Let me say that this is one, bright light!

+'s: BRIGHT, rechargeable, lightweight, adjustable beam from spotlight to floodlight, good quality/workmanship (not that cheap plastic stuff!), pushbutton switch (on/off/momentary on), up to 1 hour between charges, small diameter (easy for people with small hands to hold).

-'s: expensive, slightly long, charge time is long.

This flashlight is a little large to take with you when walking the dog, but it's not too bulky so you can bring it if you want.

This package from Amazon comes with both chargers (wall and car) so it's very convenient to throw it back in the charger when you are done using it. The charger is made so that you can place the flashlight into it by sliding it in from the top, or "snapping" it in from the front. A nice feature if you are limited on space when mounting the charger.

I have one in the car to read those street signs on those dark roads. Just as good as a Q-Beam spotlight, but smaller.

Would I get another one? Definitely! They are expensive, but you get what you pay for. ... Read more

Features

• Delivers 150 hours continuous light
• Perfect for camping, hiking, home projects--any time you need extra light
• Comfortable adjustable strap with cushion forehead pad
• Fits in the palm of your hand
• Extremely lightweight--weighs only 2.5 ounces

Amazon.com

You'll be blown away by the light that comes from this little unit-—it's amazing. It provides a bright swath of light so much bigger than what we expected. Seven super-bright, 100,000-hour light-emitting diodes LEDs mean you'll never have to replace a bulb. We love its ergonomic shape and how it feels in hand. Even with its included batteries loaded, it weighs just six ounces. A helmet clamp is available to affix it to your headgear. We think this is the perfect light for camping, for police and fire professionals, electricians, plumbers (because it's waterproof!), and homeowners for when the power fails.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• Run time of up to 155 hours on 4 AA alkaline batteries
• Weighs 6.3 ounces
• 6.5-inches long
• Compact flashlight featuring 7 ultra bright White LEDs and tailcap switching
• Constructed of yellow, waterproof, non-conductive thermoplastic, Class 1 Div 1 listed

Reviews (16)

Best value for a flashlight
This is the first LED light I have found that can really replace that clunky-yet-popular aluminum brand. This light has a smoother, whiter beam than a Krypton lamp (the kind pretty much all standard flashlights use). Xenon bulbs are brighter than the LED's, but Xenon flashlights only have one bulb that is overheating, delicate, expensive, and inefficient. Instead of just one or two LEDs like cheaper lights, this one uses 7 of the highest quality LEDs I have seen. The LEDs are efficient, run at a low temperature (because they produce so little wasted heat), are durable if dropped, and don't burn out.

It is comparable to a typical light that uses 2 C-cell batteries, but a smoother beam without black spots. A set of 4 AA batteries lasts for the better part of a week, as opposed to the old piece of garbage light you keep in the closet that only goes for about half of a day on 2 C batteries.

If you live in an area where you can lose power for almost a whole day (or occassionally several days in a bad storm), this is a flashlight that you can actually use. Leave it on in the middle of the room until the power comes back so you don't trip on anything. They also make a model that uses C-cells, has 10 LEDs instead of 7, and lasts twice as long.

intensely modern and efficient
This slick, multi-LED-bulbed beauty is well worth the premium price (compared to other, more mundane flashlights.) It is well-designed and uses but a fraction of the battery power of its traditional Ray-oVac, etc rivals. It is a broad flood-light pattern, so hold on to your Mag-lites for the smaller, more focused jobs.

Streamlight ignors defect, no way to treat customers.
I like this light, it does what I expected except one of the seven LED is out.
I made contact with Streamlight the day my light arrived yet have had NO response,
its been 7 weeks. Is it too much to ask for a product to preform as designed? I paid for a 7 LED light not a 6. All I need is a replacement bulb head.
StreamLight, I hope you see this and change your ways, with good products good service must follow. I would have ordered more but if this is an "AS-IS" product at premium prices I'll look long and hard before spending my money on any streemlight products. I tell it the way I know best and regret negitive info, I hope its just an oversight but have seen others telling the same here at Amazon.

LED Failure!
Based on other reviewers' comments, I must have the only faulty example of this flashlight Streamlight has produced. The 4AA performs well indoors, but lacks the light output to be considered adequate for all-around use. Light output diminishes rapidly after only a few hours, and the manufacturer's claims of hundreds of hours of light output are exaggerated. In addition, the LED's in my light began to fail after only about five house of use. First, one LED began blinking and then went out altogether. Finally only three of the seven LED's were burning. I have returned the light to Streamlight with the hopes they would replace this faulty product.

The only Flashlight youll ever need
Unless you need a beam that will light up and object 30+ feet away you will consider the battery life and effectivness of this flashlight as worth 3 times its cost. I like this one better than my maglite 4 D battery light. But the mag light is better when you need to see far ahead. Still I would highly recomment this one if you need a general duty flashlight and worry about bulb and battery repacement every 25 hours or so.
Best emergency flashlight imaginable. ... Read more

Features

• 8.55 inches long
• Alkaline flashlight containing 10 ultra bright White LEDs with clip and tailcap switching.
• Constructed of yellow, waterproof, non-conductive thermoplastic, Class 1 Div 1 listed
• Run time of up to 336 hours on 3 C alkaline batteries
• Weighs 13.5 ounces

Reviews (9)

Poor performer underwater/ NOT shock resistant
I bought one of these lights to work underwater and the seals failed filling the battery compartment with water. Streamlight replaced it, but when dropped from 4 feet to a carpeted floor it failed..replacement LED is 37.95 with shipping and replacement Streamlight 3C LED can be had for $39.00 so...I am tossing the Streamlight 3C LED in trash can and taking the loss...Sorry, but this item is not reliable, durable, or dependable..such a surprise for a company with such a good rep

Once you've had LED you'll never go back.
This thing puts out an amazing amount of light and the batteries last forever. I keep one in the trunk of every car I own (3).

Streamlight 33202 LED 3C NOT Waterproof
Everything said about this flashlight is spot on except for the fact that after using underwater in less than 10 feet, the battery compartment leaked and the batteries turned to rusted mush. So much for the claims of being waterproof!!! Otherwise a really nice flashlight but not the rugged competitor it claims to be...
So far have not heard from the manufacturer about servicing the warranty...will let you know

It grows on you
Very nice product for what it does, but it takes some getting used to. First the good. Appears very durable and has a nice feel to it when carrying. Excellent for inside a house, such as during a power outage. The white light is very diffuse and wide angle illuminating a large area or an entire room.

Now for the not-so-good. The on switch in at the end of unit - inconvenient. The LED light is very different from the traditional flashlights and may not be what you expect. The light is not focused. Used outdoors, the diffuse light will illuminate I found relatively good up to only about 30 feet. The beam cannot be focused from a diffuse pattern to a sharp compact beam. My mag light is definitely better for outdoors.

Overall, nice product but it serves a niche. Definitely not the only flashlight I would want - or need - to own.

Don't Drop This Flashlight
Contrary to what a previous reviewer said about being able to throw it against a wall without breaking it, this flashlight did not survive a 2 foot fall from my young childs hand onto the street this Halloween evening.

It is broken and no longer working. I had it a week. Update 11/14/03-after several emails back and forth, the company did send a free replacement LED bulb unit. The flashlight works again. Only thing now is that they sent blue LED lights instead of the white ones I had originall purchased. I've raised the ranking one more star for their response, albeit flawed.

Be careful it is fragile despite it's looks. Don't be fooled by claims by other reviewers who have not put it through a simple test by a child dropping it. ... Read more

Product Description

The Streamlight® Stylus® LED light brings a uniquely compact design with hi-intensity LED and a 6000 series tempered aircraft aluminum construction. It's waterproof and features a momentary blink switch and a constant "on". ... Read more

Features

• 3 AAAA alkaline batteries
• Bulb: 100,000 hour lifetime, hi-intensity Light Emitting Diode (LED), "solid-state bulb"
• Material: 6000 series tempered aircraft aluminum with anodized finish
• Non-slip knurled grip
• Weight (with batteries): 1.1 oz

Reviews (7)

Best penlight I've tried
The ability to use AAAA-diameter cells from a relatively thrifty and very common Duracell 9V battery is nice, as AAAA standard cells aren't widely stocked. The surprisingly bright little LED draws more than a third of a watt (90mA) from fresh cells, and it shows colors much more vividly than standard incandescent flashlights do.

Best $14 I ever spent!
First, I've found all LED lights that make outragous claims of average battery life of dozens to hundreds of hours is either misleading or totally wrong... no matter what brand or where you bought them from. They either go totally dark in much less than half the rated time, or have gone too dim to even read large print with the light pressed closely to the page. To even get close to half the rated life, skip the alkalines, you must use expensive lithium or the highest capacity NiMi rechargables available on the planet.

So they all lie about or misrepresent your actual battery life. I'm sure some of them, if you put the most expensive batteries in the world in them, run the light almost to their rated battery life, if you take them into a fully darkend room, & hold the light to your face, strain your eyes, you will find the LEDs are still glowing very faintly... but that's not useful light.

I haven't found AAAA rechargables or lithiums, but you won't need them.

This is the only LED light I ever found that doesn't give you bull on battery life. It uses a single LED & 3 AAAA alkaline batteries that can be obtained cheap from many sources. Slightly longer than an oridinary pen, I take it everywhere, & is always with me at work. As an engineer, I've used it several times daily for over 6 months with the original batteries. I thought it might be getting a little dimmer so recently put fresh batteries in it. Although it got brighter, not significantly, so I put the old batteries back in. This light just won't die. Lot's brighter than any keychain light, it's as useful as most big lights. It fell 14' from a ladder onto solid concrete, into puddles, snow, & got paint & glue on it. Using harsh chemicals & scraping to get all the paint & glue off, it still looks & works like brand new. I don't know what they used to paint that light with, but there's not a scatch on it anywhere... no dents yet either. Solid & durable. Your best light will be the one that works when you need it to, & is close at hand. Best $14 I ever spent!

Very good pen light
Streamlight Stylus is a very good pen light. It is surprisingly bright for a single-LED flashlight. And since it uses three AAAA sized batteries, the light won't go dead on you easily.

Stylus has a light switch at the end of the body. The light burns as long as you keep the switch depressed. If you need to have your both hands free, you can twitch the endcap, so you have a constant on light. The body of the flashlight is very well made and durable, and the light switch has a good feel to it. Along with the light, you get a removable sleeve. When the sleeve is on, the light beam is narrower and more focused. If you need a wider beam, just remove the sleeve.

My main gripe about the flashlight is that it is a bit too long. It will probably fit into your shirt pocket, but it is clearly longer than a typical pen. So, it is very uncomfortable to carry the light in your pants pocket, for example. If there were a Stylus that used only two batteries instead of three, I believe that would be a better penlight overall. And if you need a keychain -size flashlight, Stylus is naturally way too big for that application.

Great Little Light
This is really a terrific light. It uses LED technology whichtells you the following. The "bulb" is virtually unbreakable and appears to have an unbelievable work life (can you believe 100,000 hours). Run that on your pocket calculator see what that comes to in days and years.

Next, even though the LED burns with a pure white brilliance, it is cool to the touch. This is the light I let my 7 year old niece use. Because LEDs draw little power compared to the light they put out,they don't need large batteries. The battery size is AAAA. This allows for a very light weight tool.

If you need both hands free, you can hold this light in your mouth for a long time because of the light weight (no pun!) It also remains in your pocket forever without drawing attention to itself because of its size.

Also of great importance is that this is not just a toy(even though it is fun!) It is a real working tool. I am a physician and this is my little exam light. It works great at examining eyes and throats. You may find it useful in dozens of situations. Because of its size it can go everywhere- home, car, shirt or jacket pocket, purse or briefcase and so on. There are also different colored bulbs for specialty applications I won't go into here.

One of the complaints I have seen is regarding the AAAA batteries. First of all, the batteries last for a very long time because of the low power drain. You may never change the batteries. Secondly, the batteries are freely available at Walgreens which seem to be everywhere these days. They are in the specialty battery section with the hearing aid and photo batteries.I occasionally check and I have always found the AAAA's in stock.

The major limitation is that even though it puts out a lot of light for its size, it is a "pen light". If you need to light a whole room up you will need a bigger light.

Bottom line- this is a really great light. For the price, you can purchase several and leave them wherever you might need them.

LED technology is revolutionizing flashlights in the 21ST century and these lights are classical demonstrations of advanced technology. They do more things:put out more light, use less electrical power, weigh less, are less likely to break, and cost less. Enjoy!

Great in small places
I've had this light for over 6 months.This little light has beena great asset in all of the places I've used it from working on a PC to crawling under a sink.For its size, this flashlight proovides quite a bit of light.The nicest thing is has over a flashlight, other than its easy to carry size, is that is doesn't leave part of the illuinated area dark like you would experience with a normal bulb since this uses an LED. ... Read more

Features

• Two 6-volt, 6-amp/hr rechargeable batteries included
• Twin-beam, ultrawhite, halogen blue bulbs
• Beam as bright as 3 million candles
• Rugged weatherproof housing
• 12-volt DC power charging cord and a 110-volt AC household charger adapter

Reviews (9)

I Like It
Overall: This is a very good portable light. It practically turns night into day wherever you point it and for a good deal of the peripheral area around your targeted area, if that makes sense.

Pros: Really, really bright. There's no hype there. This thing is like two car headlamps strapped together and placed in your hand.

The sealed lead-acid batteries (there are two, one in the bottom "block" and one in the upper part behind the lamps themselves) are strong, reliable, and long-lasting.

Cons: It's somewhat heavy for one-handed operation, but it comes with an optional strap which you can throw over your shoulder to have to keep from supporting the entire weight with your hand. It may sound awkward as I describe it, but it works very well.

The fit-and-finish is only "average". It's made overseas like so many things these days, and some of the labels, ports/connectors feel less than optimal, but I consider this criticism to be a nit. The things I've mentioned are really only aesthetic and don't affect the light's performance.

And a caution: The lens gets very very hot after use, so you need to store it with that in mind until it cools down after several minutes.

Conclusion: Highly recommended. If you need powerful, portable light, this is it.

BEST LIGHT EVER
This is without a doubt, no question, the best flashlight in the world. This light should not even be considered a flashlight. It looks like a helicopter is shining at whatever you are pointing this thing at. It is that powerful. This will shine up anything you want, for up to one mile away. It is absolutely amazing. You will never be short of light again with this flashlight/helicopter spotlight. Buy it today.

Mega Disappointment
This item was advertised as shipping within 1-2 days. In fact, 11 days passed before it was shipped. It took a total of 14 days to arrive from the time I placed my order. Amazon's poor customer service was matched by the mediocre quality of this item. It's bright, but poorly made and so heavy it is awkward to use. I advise avoiding Amazon.com and this item.

The Best Spotlight on the Market
I've had this spotlight for almost two years and I've never have any problems. First of all I believe it's the brightest customer spotlight on the market. It comes with two bulbs 1.5 million candlepower each. I suggest just having one bulb on at a time because it still is much brighter than you'll probably need for most cases and it more than doubles battery time. Speaking of which is great. I've never done any tests but with average use I charge it about once a month. The area light on it is great. It's much much brighter than most flashlights and because it only uses a fraction of the power than the twin beams do you can easily get 20 to 30 hours on a single charge. Also one thing I don't know if was mentioned in the product preview is that it works as a 12-volt car plug in. Which means anything you can plug into your car (i.e. cell phone, CD player) can be plugged in to the front DC charger. So you can run your cell phone or something off this thing. You can get an adapter and change this into a normal household plug in. Overall, this is a perfect for pretty much anyone.

peace of mind
I bought this item originally for my boyfriend who lives in a very secluded area and very often has power outages.

We have used it on an unexpected night sailing trip and numerous other occasions. All around it is really handy and very powerful.

I bought one for myself and will never need another flashlight. ... Read more

Product Description

Compare our prices, you won't find a cheaper Luxeon® LED replacement bulb! When you use this in a Maglite® with their patented focusable beam, it intensifies the beam into a spot 3 times brighter than any other Maglite® flashlight with regular flashlight bulbs. Luxeon® 1 watt LEDs are the latest technology from HP & Philips lighting from Silicon Valley. The Luxeon LEDs we use in our Diamond® flashlights: In addition to being the brightest LEDs, Luxeon product offer industry leading lumen maintenance in a mercury free package without any heat or UV in the light beam. Luxeon solid-state light sources...last longer than any other light source...are more energy efficient...offer vibrant saturated colors without filters...provide directed light for increased system efficiency...are robust and durable...can be digitally controlled for dynamic effects...are fully dimmable without color variation...have no mercury in the source...are cold start capable...operate on low-voltage DC voltages. Luxeon LEDs feature the Highest Flux per LED in the world - up to 120 lumens and have a Very long operating life (up to 100k hours. Lumileds Luxeon LEDs are Available in White, Green, Blue, Royal Blue, Cyan, Red, Red-Orange, and Amber Lambertian, Batwing or Side-Emitting radiation patterns. Luxeon LEDs are More Energy Efficient than Incandescent and most Halogen lamps they are Low voltage DC operated, have a Cool beam, are safe to the touch & provide Instant light (less than 100 ns). They are Fully dimmable, emit No UV & feature Superior ESD protection. ... Read more

Features

• 75x brighter (75 lumens) than stock Krypton flashlight bulb, fits any 3x C or D Maglite® flashlight
• Unbreakable Luxeon® LED, from Silicon Valley lasts 100,000 hours
• Allows use of Mag's patented focusable beam
• Simply screws in to Maglite® 3x C or D flashlights
• Batteries last 10-15x longer, LED bulb doesn't break when dropped

Amazon.com Review

The smart design of Zelco's Itty Bitty book light means you no longer havetake your page-turner to the kitchen when your partner needs to sleep. With the littlelamp's no-glare, adjustable glow, you can read comfortably in the dark without strainingyour eyes or disturbing your bedmate. Even though the clip-on structure is lightweightand compact, the light it casts--using optical quality bulbs--is strong, bright, andshadowless. Folding up to a tidy 5-1/2 inches, the Itty Bitty is easy to store or pack. Plus,it's adjustable, so you can shine the light right where you need it. Great for late-nightbookworms, dorm-dwellers, and car-campers, the lamp includes two power options--anAC adapter or a battery pack for four C batteries. It also features a dial power switch, anattached 8-foot connection cable, a heat-triggered safety fuse, and a spare bulb.--Emily Bedard ... Read more

Features

• Comes with AC adapter and spare bulb
• Includes light, battery pack, AC adapter, and spare bulb
• Clips onto the cover of any paperback or hardcover book
• Lightweight material and design
• Bright shadowless light; optical quality bulb

Reviews (17)

Worth the money.
I have had this book light for about 4 years. I use it almost every night for 1 - 3 hours. I have replaced the bulbs about 4 times (replacements were bought at Wal-Mart for about $2.00). The only issue I had with this product was with the AC adapter. I went to turn on the light one night and it wouldn't light. I checked the plug and found that the plastic had melted a little where the plug and the power cord meet. This was most likely my fault for leaving the light plugged in 24 hours a day, so I don't fault the product. But since then I have been using the battery pack, and I get about 2 months of operation from the 4 C batteries. I have taken this light on vacation, I have dropped the light and the battery pack, I have even stepped on it. The light has never broken. I would recommend this to any one looking for a book light.

In Love with an itty bitty Book Light
If you love to read in bed, then you know how difficult it is to read when you not facing away from the lamp/light. I'm a serious reader and I want to see the page when I'm in bed. I had purchased other book lights with batteries attached to the actual light unit and found that you could really only use them if you were sitting up in bed. I like to be snuggled down in the covers reading to my heart's content.

This has been the best solution I've found. So far after a few months, I've been very impressed with this light. You can also read in bed without disturbing your bed partner. When you turn off your bedside lamp, you can still see what you are reading.

The light clips to any back of a hard or soft cover book. It is super lightweight. The cord is also really long and you have the option of an outlet or battery pack which uses four "C" cell batteries. Of all the book lights out there, this one seems to be the most versatile. You can use it in bed, in a car, on a plane or even in a tent.

This item also features a "thermal fuse" that will automatically turn off the lamp if it reaches between 120 -130 degrees. This is a useful feature if you fall asleep while reading and if blankets or sheets cover the light and it overheats, it will turn off automatically.

This light was a winner of three international design awards and is the only book light that is ETL approved. It has a heavy gauge wire and a failsafe rotary switch to give you years of use. Of course they recommend that you turn off the light before going to sleep, but it made me feel a bit safer since I've been known to fall asleep when reading at night.

Replacement bulbs are available in 2-bulb packs and if you can't find them, you can use their mail order option. There is also an option of ordering a compact pouch to keep the light safe while traveling.

What I really like about this light is how the light really can be adjusted to any angle. Need light focuses on a certain part of the page? No problem. Move the arm back and forth or rotate the light left or right to position the brightest light possible on the page you are reading.

Nifty Packaging, you can store your light on the shelf with your favorite books!

Seriously in love with this book light!

Keep on looking
I got this book light as a gift and really wish I would have returned it and found something else. It works, but only in a time span of 45 minutes then it goes out and will not come back on. I am totally disapointed with this product!!!

others
instead of buying this one, opt for a Rayovac booklight...they've got one with a pillow bottom, and another that had a string for around your neck...much better than it's itty bitty alternative

Needs reengineering
I hate to admit it, but over the years I have bought 3 of these lights simply because there aren't a lot of good alternative choices out there. Each Itty Bitty light has been a problem, from failing switches to thin wiring breaking to problems with the A/C adapter plug to the hood falling off the light, not to mention the extremely short life and high expense of the bulbs. If you can find an alternative I would buy it rather than this. BEWARE! ... Read more

Features

• Water resistant - won't short out even if submerged
• Burn times for the four light settings are : High - 80 hours Medium - 120 hours Low - 150 hours Strobe - 400 hours
• So small you can carry it in your pocket, store it in the glove box, or simply keep one in your tool box at all times.
• New tilt feature and large anti-glare lip allows you to aim the light where you want without residual glare
• The push button switch is recessed for protection and is easy to operate. Simply push the button to cycle through the 4 light modes.

Reviews (3)

Expensive for what you get
I've used Petzl headlamps for many years. In fact, my old Zoom is still working great - now demoted from mountianeering duty because there are so many lighter options with comparable performance. The original Tikka was great when it was first available, but the competition has far surpassed it in terms of value. At $35, the new Tikka plus just can't compete with comparably priced models from Black Diamond or Princeton.

Excellent replacement for the traditional snake light
Pros
- Bright
- 3 intensity settings plus a blink setting.
- Rubberized button interface is solidly implemented
- Ability to adjust light angle is great.
- Strap is comfortable.
- Unit is very light and comfortable to wear on one's head.
- Great replacement for the traditional snake light. Ie light is exactly where you need it- ie where your eyes are looking.
- Long battery life.

Cons
- NONE!

Near perfect short-range headlamp
The Tikka Plus builds on the original Tikka/Zipka design. I also own an original Zipka (which has a retracting strap, but is otherwise identical to the Tikka) and have been happy with it as well.

The sliding switch in the old design was a weak spot and it has been replaced in the Plus designs with a much-improved sealed push button. The combination of the improved switch with an electronic brightness control system makes the Plus models worth every penny more you pay above the originals. The dimmed modes are achieved by rapidly pulsing the LEDs and does result in a very slight strobing effect when fast moving objects pass in front of the lamp. (rain, bugs, etc.)

The original Tikka/Zipka were not tilt adjustable and the "Plus" models address that shortcoming as well.

I have had my Tikka Plus out in the rain and snow and it's never had any trouble. The only water I would worry about with these headlamps would be saltwater.

The battery lifetimes stated by Petzl are mostly realistic if a bit optimistic. After the first 10-15 hours the brightness drops off a bit, but it remains quite usable for close work --cooking, reading, walking, etc. In complete darkness it's amazing how usable the light remains even after literally days of use.

In fact the gradual dimming of the light means that you'll probably replace the batteries to get it back to full brightness before they actually run out. And after getting 20-30 hours of light from 3 AAA batteries, you shouldn't feel guilty either. :) However in an emergency it's nice to know how far the batteries will go if needed -- whether that's in the backcountry or during an extended power failure at home... ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

This ultralight, ultracompact, ultracute little LED lamp weighs less than a golf ball and fits in the palm of your hand. Even better, its versatility allows users to attach it to an ankle, wrist, bicep, or most any other body part--including the head, of course. It comes with a retractable Dyneema cord for bodily attachment and operates on three AAA batteries. Backpackers will love it because it fits snugly into nearly any compartment and weighs next to nothing. Even people whose idea of the great outdoors extends no further than the grocery store down the street will like it for evening strolls, as it fits easily into a pants pocket. ... Read more

Features

• Powered by three AAA batteries (included)
• Extremely compact--about the size of a roll of film
• Small adjustable cord replaces the standard head band
• LED light provides 150 hours continuous light
• Weighs only 2.2 ounces

Reviews (17)

Powerful + Survived Blackout 2003
Early this year, I was shopping for a mini book lamp. I had only two choices:
1. Zelco "itty bitty" Book Light
2. Petzel E44p Headlamp.
Researched both products. Finally, decided Petzel E44P was the one for me based on reviews and the overall product specs . I purchased two Petzel headlamps and I'm happy that I made the right choice.
Petzel:
- Small, portable and powerful
- Light, Stable, Comfortable and Powerful lamp
- Handy Utility Lamp -
- Night Reading - Excellent
- Offer great lighting when you are working in a tight spot.
- Petzel E44P became my essential survival tool during the GREAT Blackout 2003!
- Pay more - Priceless for a Rock Solid Product
- Battery Perfect Size
- Powerful LED lamp vs. standard yellow light
- Long Lasting battery - The batteries are over 6 months old and it is still going strong.

Cons: Closing the battery lid was not easy.
On/Off switch could be better.

Nearly perfect; just watch how you take it off
This is a nearly perfect headlamp.

Positive points:
1) Best battery life of any headlamp that I've seen. LED lamps, low power consumption, etc. mean that it easily gets 100 hours per set of batteries.
2) Lightest, most comfortable headlamp on the market, especially for daily use and/or "in your pocket, when I need it" use.
3) Terrific as a "go put the dog out" or "reading in bed" light.

Bottom line: it's really cool; works great, can be packed away, and used as a hand lamp...get one. You'll love it.

Minor caveats:
1) There's a little warning slip in the package, but in case you miss that: to avoid unpleasant surprises, DO use two hands to take it off, so the rear pad doesn't jump off the back of your head and hit your hand.
2) It's not waterproof, and not as secure as some of the higher-end sport headlamps. Therefore, when pursuing physically vigorous activities, you may want a headlamp that is a little more secure. This is fine, however, for jogging, biking, reading in bed, etc.

Fantastic For Camping And Many Other Uses!
I purchased my first Zipka as a stocking stuffer for my husband, HOPING he would use it. It gets used all the time! Taking out the trash, in the workshop, as a book light, around the house and of course Camping! My whole family has since purchased them. The battery lasts forever and its a great way to tend the fire or cook without having to set up a lantern or other light source. Its light weight and durable too. Even my small cousins have them and they work great!

Wow- lasts forever, great product!
This light never dies due to its LED technology. It is not extremely bright but definitely bright enough for illuminating your path at night. It is great for power outages or camping. I feel much safer walking or jogging at night in my neighborhood. Light-weight, very good attachment mechanism. This product is a major improvement compared to the standard head lamp, to the point that everybody should have one. It is a perfect gift in that it is (1) reasonable price, (2) usable by anybody, (3) sufficiently different that people are unlikely to already have it, (4) truly useful/safety feature as opposed to worthless junk that is most gifts.

Great light for occasional use
I am a private pilot and carry this light in my flight bag. It has proven to be phenomenally useful. I highly recommend it for any situation where you need an occasional light (household use, in your car, boat, for camping, etc.) For portable, occasional use, this cannot be beat. ... Read more

Features

• Requires 3 AAA batteries (included)
• Burn times for the four light settings are: high - 80 hours, medium - 120 hours, low - 150 hours, strobe - 400 hours
• Retractable headstrap can also be worn on wrist, wrapped around a pipe, or stand alone
• Switch is recessed for protection and is ease of operation
• Water resistant - won't short out even if submerged

Features

• 8.25" long
• High performance, rechargeable flashlight with xenon halogen bi-pin bulb producing up to 40,000 candlepower
• Constructed of black, machined aluminum housing with push button switch
• Up to 1 continuous hour of use between charges
• Weighs 12.2 ounces

Product Description

Never buy batteries again and avoid the frustration of flashlights that dont work when you really need them! Diamond® Shake flashlights are the latest generation technology, so theyre brighter & last longer than a Forever® flashlight or Nightstar® flashlight. For a light that works when you need it, these are perfect for emergency preparedness kit use. NO batteries - NO bulb! Just shake to recharge! 1 1/2 minutes shaking gives you up to 2 HOURS of blueish white LED light. It stays super bright for 20 minutes, then starts to fade but you can still read read in the dark with it. Just shake it again for a few seconds tho, and the brightness comes back. The Diamond® LED flashlight lasts forever, its tough polycarbonate sealed waterproof housing is rated to 125m below water. Theres NO parts or gears to wear out or break. The Forever flashlight is perpetually rechargeable, recharged by a magnet moving through a coil that recharges the flashlight forever! They are fantastic for kids at Halloween or year round, it always works & is fun to charge. The Diamond LED shake flashlight will save you $ on battery costs & bulb replacements forever! Its GREAT for the car & home emergency kit, kids, in the boat or camping and the Unbreakable LED light bulb lasts 10 years! The Diamond® Shake light is available in Clear, Yellow or Black housings, in a 20 minute or 2 hour version & has 2 Patents for technology & design. Its available in bulk with custom logos & packaging, too. We love this product and guaranty them 10 years! ... Read more

Features

• NO batteries - NO bulb! Just shake to recharge! Great gift!
• 1 1/2 minutes shaking gives you up to 2 HOURS of LED light!
• Saves you $ on battery costs & bulb replacements!
• Great for the car & home emergency kit, kids, in the boat or camping!
• Tough polycarbonate sealed waterproof housing rated to 400' below water!

Features

• 7.4¿ long
• Powerful, rechargeable flashlight with xenon bi-pin bulb produces up to 15,000 candlepower
• Constructed of yellow, super tough, non conductive polymer with rubber non-slip grip
• Up to 1 continuous hour of use between charges
• Weighs 8.7 ounces

Features

• Uses 14.4-volt battery 1433 or 1422
• Uses the same battery and charger as other 14.4-volt Makita tools
• Over 2 hours of continuous illumination from a single charge
• 4 Position flashlight head; 0°, 45°, 90°, 110°
• Replacement bulb stores in head for convenience

Reviews (3)

The BEST tool I own.....Period!
I know it sounds crazy but this is the best tool I own. This flashlight was free mail-in rebate when i bought a 14.4volt drill about 8 years ago. I'm now building a new house and use this flashlight every day. It's take'n ALOT of abuse over the years (being dropped more times than I can count). I own alot of power tools, battery and electric, but use no single tool more than this light. The years of dirt and grim have taken there toll on the power contacts in the swivel head so I have to swivel the head to keep the light lit sometimes now. [The price]is alot to spend on a flashlight but I'm here ... to buy another one because I can't live without it.

Good Light, Nice Bonus
I got this work light as a bonus when I bought the reconditioned cordless drill package 6233DWBEL (a great buy!). It's a good work companion and I can't complain about its convenience and performance. It uses the same batteries as the drill and many other 14.4V Makita products. But, this light just doesn't have the same feel of sturdiness as my PorterCable 19.2V work lights. The body and the swivel head mechanism don't appear to be as durable as the PorterCable model. Don't get me wrong. Makita is one of my brands, and I love the drill, but I would not buy this flashlight by itself at the price being asked. Maybe I'm partial to PorterCable, but the bodies of their work lights seem to be better quality.

Bright
I own a Makita 9.6 volt flashlight and love it. This 14.4 is much brighter. The only complaint would be that it is not balanced well because of the heavier battery. ... Read more

Product Description

Rechargeable, ultra-bright spotlight uses Philips H4 halogen bulbs to light up the night - instantly! Equipped with 12V 7Ah sealed lead acid batteries and can be recharged with either an AC/DC charger or 12V DC car plug adapter (included). Comes with swivel stand, dim light and nylon carrying belt. ... Read more

Features

• 7.4¿ long
• Compact, powerful, rechargeable flashlight with xenon bi-pin bulb produces up to 15,000 candlepower
• Constructed of black, machined aluminum with push button switch
• Up to 1 continuous hour of use between charges
• Weighs 10 ounces

Reviews (1)

Streamlight Stinger: Great rechargeable light
The Stinger is a great rechargeable light. It's small yet provides a bright amount of light for about an hour. With the adjustable lens, you can choose a floodlight or spotlight.

The Stinger comes with two charging cradles and an AC cord and DC cord so you can have one in your car and one at home. Therefore you can always have your Stinger charging to be used whenever you need it. The extra bulb in the tailcap is also nice.

+'s: small, bright, fits easy in your hands, adjustable beam, 1 hour run time, you can charge the battery without taking it out of the flashlight, charging cradles allow you to place the flashlight from the top or "snapped" in from the front.

-'s: long charge time unless you buy the "fast" charger.

If you need to constantly use a flashlight that is small but powerful (security guard, handyman, plumber), the Stinger will not disappoint you. The rechargeable battery will save you money in the long run.

Although expensive, it is good quality and I would buy this flashlight again. For a brighter light, check out the Stinger HP which is rated almost 3 times as bright. ... Read more

Product Description

The Streamlight® Twin Task® 2D flashlight offers a patented LED/xenon combination, so you can choose between a super bright light (xenon) and an incredibly long runtime (LED). It's constructed of computer-machined aluminum with an anodized finish, and is 0-ring sealed for waterproofness. It also features an unbreakable polycarbonate lens and comes with a lanyard. ... Read more

Features

• 2D batteries
• Computer machined
• Anodized aluminum
• O-ring sealed
• Water resistant

Reviews (3)

Well worth the price
Like a lot of people who will be looking at this light, I am a long time user of Mag lights. They are bull tough and well made.Well, this light is made even better, and the handle section offers a much more positive grip than a Mag (it even has a lanyard on the end). The Xenon light is brighter than my Mag of equivalent batteries - it does not, however, have near the range of focus that a Mag does.That isn't a huge problem as any 2 D cell is better used for fairly close work anyway.Leave the long distance spot for the 6 cell. There is plenty of light for lighting up a trail or barn. The Xenon will light up reflective trail markers for at least 200 feet, much further than you're likely to be able to see through brush or trees.

As far as the LED portion of the light goes, I am very pleased.The switch has three lighting positions - 5 LED, 10 LED, and the Xenon, in that order.Under fifteen feet or so, there isn't much brightness difference noticeable between the 5 and the 10, but you can really see a change past that.On ten LEDs, the light is useful up to about 40 feet, more if you happen to be in a cave.Most of the time, I just use the 5 LEDs as I generally only need something for under 15 feet.This light will be great for catfishing - switch it to 5 LEDs and just leave it on so it's handy and doesn't get lost on the ground.And 5 LEDs are all you'll need to walk the most darkened trail.Battery life is long enough not to worry about running them down when using the LEDs.

One little problem I have is with the lanyard.It's attached with a split ring to a permanently attached point on the base.It is not very stable to stand on end with the lanyard in place - it will do it, just tip easy.However, you can remove the lanyard from the ring and reinstall differently to make it easier to remove.During a power failure, it's nice to have a flashlight that can be stood up on its end.This one doesn't have the Mag's candle feature, but with ten LEDs bouncing off a white ceiling, it will give good emergency lighting for a room or used in a tent.Of course, the lanyard also gives you the ability to hang it overhead, which is difficult with a Mag.

All in all, this is a worthwhile step up from a 2 D Mag, even at twice the price.

Great flashlight, some minor problems
I bought this flashlight in November of 2003. My intention was to purchase a high quality flashlight that would last a long time and I believe the Streamlight fits my requirements nicely. The construction is patterned after Mag-Lite's series of flashlights and is very solid. I have not been able to scratch the anodized casing.

The LEDs are very bright and can be turned on 5 at a time or all 10 at a time. Usually, 5 is enough for anything I need to do. The xenon-bulb is unfortunately not particularly bright. It's comparable to a Mag-Lite but not to some of the other high-power lithium-battery flashlights that you can buy. There is a rotating lens that can focus the beam but it only really works for the xenon bulb. For the LEDs, the lens only changes the beam from reasonably concentrated to very diffuse.

Streamlight 51001 TT-2D 2D-Cell Twin-Task Flashlight
I love this one. The Xenon bulb is not particularly effective, the flashlight is heavy,
and you need up to 3 clicks to turn it on/off. I still love it. It is so much
fun walking home from work [3 miles] in dark winter nights. I used
it all winter with the same batteries, the Xenon bulb is barely visible, but
the LEDs keep going. It's not only fun-fun-fun, but if I were ever attacked,
I am sure it would be as effective to defend myself as an uzi if not better.

I have the "titanium" version and it looks like a piece of [industrial] art.
It is superbly made. I had one minor problem with it and customer support
sent me the replacement part immediately. ... Read more