Nightstar 3 The latest edition of the one that started it all
by AIT (NS3)
Since 1997 the NightStar 3 rechargeable torch has demonstrated its unfailing performance in extreme conditions around the world. If you choose only one flashlight to see you through your lifetime, there is no better choice than the NightStar rechargeable torch - it is truly an indispensible emergency flashlight. And now with the luminescent flashlight holder, NightStar 3 can be conveniently located anywhere at home or at work - ready at a moments notice whenever light is needed. The NightStar rechargeable torch will never burn out. When all other lights fade away, NightStar will guide the way.
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Military Operations – Zero Logistics, battlefield tested, and versatile. In the field, NightStar LED flashlights never need batteries or maintenance and deliver performance in demanding conditions around the globe.
Emergency Preparedness – Government buildings, universities, and private businesses count on NightStar when the lights go out.
General Utility – NightStar 3 will light up any work area, circuit box, or crawl space without fail
"Recently, we had a blackout in our neighborhood, and all of our flashlights that used batteries were dead or low in power. Even with the good batteries, we were reluctant to use them for prolonged use, since the batteries would be drained. Now with the NightStar flashlight, I completely feel comfortable to have it turned on forever for any future blackout or any dire occasion.” - Larry Liao - Flushing, NY
Performance Specs:
Peak Brightness: 16,000 Lux, 1500 ft-candles, 12.8 Lumens
Uniformly Lights a 12-ft (4m) area at 50-ft (16m)
30 seconds of shaking provides up to 15 minutes of light
Waterproof to a depth of 200-ft (61 m)
Floats with lens pointing up
Battery-free and no bulbs... ever!
Ideal for the cabin, cottage, home or emergency kit, the Nightstar II is completely waterproof and shock resistant with a very tough poly carbonate casing. The clear casing lets you see exactly how it works. The Nightstar II is battery-free, and so is always ready when you need it and creates no pollution.
5-year manufacturer's warranty
against breakage or defects.
What is "Electromagnetic Induction" and how do shake flashlights use it?
Shake flashlights use the Faraday Principle of Electromagnetic Energy to create the electricity they need to charge themselves. The Faraday Principle describes how a magnetic field can produce electric current in a wire coil that it passes through. Whena shake flashlight is shaken, a magnet slides back and forth through a copper wire coil. The electricity produced as a result is then stored in a capacitor instead of a battery.
What is a "Capacitor" and why do shake flashlights use one?
A capacitor is a basic electronic component that stores electric charge. A capacitor is used in the shake flashlights instead of a battery due to the fact that power is always available by shaking, thereby requiring less electricity storage than normal flashlights. Theshake flashlight's capacitor holds enough charge for up to an hour of light without further shaking.
What is an "LED" and why do shake flashlight use one?
An LED, or "Light Emitting Diode" is an electronic component that emits light when an electric current is applied to it. LED's, long used for electronic indicator lights, have become very popular for other llighting applications over the past few years in everything from street lights to roadway hazard lights and vehicles. A big reason for their popularity is their efficiency and lifespan. An LED is many times more efficient than a halogen or fluorescent bulb, uses much less power, and lasts for up to 10 years - a perfect match for shake flashlights!
