Choosing the Base

Rechargeable Base Flashlight

Flashlights are an important piece of equipment in various industrial as well as outdoor activities – when it is difficult to reach a regular source of light. Generally speaking, a cheap flashlight with any alkaline battery might serve the purpose but when buying a flashlight; you need to assess your need properly so you can buy the one rechargeable base flashlight most suited to your needs!

The traditional flashlights with alkaline batteries are cheaper, the batteries run longer and you can have spares. But with advanced technology at your doorstep, you can opt for the ones with rechargeable battery bases and various other attractive features.

You can choose from various kinds of rechargeable batteries when deciding on a rechargeable base flashlight. You can also choose from a range of bulbs – the Xenon bulb, the fluorescent bulb, the halogens, etc. Basically – it is the intended use for the flashlight that helps to decide what kind to buy.
A three volt lithium battery in any given size provides almost three times more power than an alkaline battery of the same size while weighing about half as much. The Nickel-Cadmium rechargeable batteries and the Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries are excellent options for getting long term high performance from a rechargeable base flashlight, even under rugged conditions, at a reasonable expense. The initial purchase price is higher and they self-discharge at a higher rate when in storage, but for long term use rechargeable flashlights offer significant savings over disposable battery ones.
Rechargeable flashlights can often support a brighter bulb like the durable LED (Light Emitting Diodes), the extra-bright XENON BULB, long lasting HID (High Intensity Discharge), etc. and store conveniently in custom charger holders.

Some of the favored rechargeable base flashlight producers in the market today are –

Streamline Inc with a huge variety of flashlights suitable for home users as well as industrial, police, and etc. Their Vulcan, Strion, Stinger, Ultra Stinger and other models are all very popular.

Maglite produces rechargeable flashlights like the Mag Charger that are almost classic American icons – used for various purposes.

Dewalt Co produces utility driven heavy duty flashlight like DW919, DC509, DC519, etc with is extensively used for industrial as well as other purposes.

Pelican Products have extremely tough products for use in extreme conditions, some with lifetime warranties like the Big Ed and Black Knight range.
Optronics’ GR100 & QR 2005RA, Bright Star/Kohler’s Nite Tracker & Responder, Inova’s T4 are other popular and useful flashlights in the market.