We found a light which has the ability to switch from white to red. Great at 
night to keep your vision.

Gary
  ----- Original Message ----
  From: Dennis C. 
  To: CnClist 
  Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 5:34 PM
  Subject: Re: Stus-List Handheld spot/flood light discussion


  Rich,


  I know me.  When I need the thing, it won't be charged.  It's that way with 
my handheld VHF.  I only remember to recharge it before a long cruise.  I'd go 
for a battery powered with spare batteries before a rechargeable light.  I have 
a 12 VDC receptacle at the helm station.


  To Joel's point I'm often singlehanding so my paradigm is using it primarily 
in the cockpit.  You and Joel raise valid points for consideration.


  That's why I wanted a discussion.



  Dennis C.




  On Tue, Mar 11, 2014 at 4:26 PM, Rich Knowles <[email protected]> wrote:

    I'm curious, Dennis;  how come no rechargeable or battery lamps?  There's 
no doubt that the 12V halogen lights with the automotive type lamp/reflector 
assemblies give the best long distance narrow beam light, but I much prefer the 
units with the small rechargeable lead acid batteries. I did see a couple of 
super LED battery operated lights at the outdoor show this weekend past, but 
they were around $200 a pop. I find that I don't use flashlights very often. 
Spreader lights are a great convenience. 

    Rich

    On Mar 11, 2014, at 18:14, "Dennis C." <[email protected]> wrote:


      There have been a lot of advances in lights since I bought my existing 
handheld spot light.  Been thinking about a new one.  


      REQUIREMENT:  12 VDC plug in.  NOT rechargeable.  Probably LED.


      I'd like some discussion on the selection criteria for a new one; not 
just "I have this one and I like it".  

        a.. For instance, can you have too many lumens?  I think you can.  How 
bright is bright enough?  Too much light reflects and causes night blindness.

        a.. LED vs halogen vs ??
        a.. If LED, number of bulbs.  Color?  Blue white?  White?

        a.. Width of beam.  Basically spot vs flood light
        a.. Any important considerations I didn't mention

      Finally, any lights that you think particularly suit the needs of sailors.

      Dennis C.

      Touche' 35-1 #83

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