Red Flare tested this light and found it to be surprisingly bright and simple to use. Especially appealing are its rugged construction and waterproof qualities. This kind of features are almost unheard of at this price ... and you will never need batteries!
With only one moving part, the Night Star flashlight transforms simple motion into light. When gently shaken, a super high-strength rare earth magnet passes smoothly through a wire coil, efficiently generating electrical energy. A heavy duty capacitor, which can be recharged repeatedly, stores the energy and delivers power to a Super Bright StarCore® LED. Thirty seconds of shaking provides 20 minutes of light. In total darkness, NightStar will illuminate a 12-foot diameter area at 50 feet. NightStar's state of the art components are contained within a rugged, waterproof housing ensuring operation even in the most severe conditions.
The solid state white light StarCore® LED (Light Emitting Diode) is practically unbreakable, has a rated lifetime of tens of thousands of hours, and will produce 720 foot-candles of light at peak brightness.
The switch's outer housing and slider are made from a special luminescent material that will glow for more than 8 hours after only a few minutes exposure to room or sun light. This unique feature allows NightStar to be easily found and operated in dark environments. In addition, the switch slider holds a small Fusion-Nd magnet that activates a reed switch mounted on the inside circuit board. This unique design provides lasting operation, is inherently waterproof, and eliminates any spark hazard.
The Gold-Film capacitor operates in hot and cold environments, can be recharged several hundred thousand times, and will not corrode.
The Fusion-Nd® rare earth magnets used in NightStar are made from a unique combination of neodymium, iron and boron fused together in special sintering process. The crystalline structure of these materials yields the strongest grade and longest lasting magnets in the world.
NightStar Features
Patented & Cutting Edge Technology
NightStar was the world's first renewable energy flashlight and remains the most advanced and well crafted magnetic LED flashlight available.
Unparalleled Reliability
No parts to burn out, break or replace, even when exposed to repeated impact and extreme temperatures.
Performance
In total darkness, the NightStar flashlight uniformly illuminates a 12 ft (3.65m)diameter area at 50 ft (15m).
Efficient & Simple
With only one moving part, 30 seconds of shaking is transformed into 20 minutes of light.
Durable
Waterproof, chemical resistant, and high impact strength housing. Solid state electronics. Shock proof, high brightness StarCore® LED.
Versatile
Ideal for home and business tool and emergency kits.
Unique
Luminescent switch will glow for hours allowing for easy location and operation.
Economically Practical
Quickly pays for itself by not having to replace batteries or bulbs.
Tested
Proven reliability in extreme conditions around the world. Independent Laboratory verification of all specifications.
Specifications
Weight / Mass / Length
11 oz / 308 gr / 10” (25.4 cm)
Maximum Light Output
7,600 LUX (720 FT. CANDLES)
