ddustyrose's Full Review: TUF2D1E Hard Case Flashlight
I returned from a visit with my son and youngest daughter in middle Tennessee yesterday and upon my return, just when I needed it most, my flashlight was dead. After two years of usage and not changing the batteries at all, I was caught off guard and I must say, surprised. My good, old, dependable Energizer Hard Case flashlight needed batteries.
I don't know why I think my flashlights should burn forever but I do.
My TUF2D1E Hard Case Flashlight, made by Energizer, was bought around 2 years ago at Lowes for around $25 and has been kept beside my bed ever since. It's came in handy many times and one of the things I like best about it is the large glow of light it produces.
When you live alone and are spooked by your own shadow, this is very comforting. I'm a certified coward (noun definition--easily frightened and avoids all dangerous or difficult situations) and have a certificate from The Weekly Coward to prove it. OK, I'm jesting here! But, I'm not jesting about things that go bump in the middle of the night.
Some Info about the flashlight.
The color is yellow and black with steel bolted plates on the side (which could be a great place to stamp your ID). The impact resistance is wonderful as I've dropped it numerous times due to clumsiness and after two years, it's still in one piece (excellent condition). The lens has proved to be shatterproof. It's been my experience nothing is completely shatterproof so if you wanted, I'm sure you could find a way to destroy the lens. My question would be, "Why?"
The length is approximately 13.9 inches, width 10.6 inches and height 13.4 inches. The weight is around two and a half pounds with a Xenon bulb (definition of Xenon from The Free Dictionary: A colorless, odorless, highly unreactive gaseous element found in minute quantities in the atmosphere, extracted commercially from liquefied air and used in stroboscopic, bactericidal, and laser-pumping lamps). The Xenon bulb is supposedly 30% brighter than Krypton bulbs.
The TUF2D1E Hard Case Flashlight also advertises as being waterproof. Mine has never been introduced to water so I can't testify if this is true or not. I can say it looks sturdy enough.
It requires 2DD batteries (Energizer batteries are recommended). Lamp output 21 lumens. A guesstimate would be around 75-100 feet of light. It's recommended you change your batteries after several months and usage but I tend to wait until the batteries have completely flatlined.
My Experience & Thoughts
There are grooves on the underside to comfortably fit your fingers. To turn the light on you simply depress a covered switch on top, and to turn it off, repeat. It doesn't hurt my thumb (or finger) to use it. The grip really is natural. I've not found it heavy to use or carry around.
I've found space for it when taking trips. Being in a strange room and not knowing my way around, I could keep it within easy reach.
When home, lying in bed at night with the whirr of a box fan to deafen noise and keep me company, my flashlight comes in handy not only for light but for security. With this sucker, a good bang on the head would allow enough time for me to fall flat of my face while tumbling down the stairs trying to crawl for help.
I mainly use this flashlight around the house but from a little research, I've found it would also be great on the job, hunting, fishing or anything of a night time nature.
Some good advice. Don't store your flashlight in high temperatures as this could accelerate defects in your flashlight, including possible battery leakage. Don't leave your flashlight under the seat in your car, or in direct sunlight.
Dusty, March 1, 2009
Energizer, 1-800-383-7323 USA/CAN
Trivia Information. I wondered who invented the first flashlight, so I did a Google search and found it to be Conrad Hubert who was also founder of the Eveready Battery Company.
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