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Flashlights...? This is probably a weird question, but I need a good website that tells me what a flashlight is. Describes and has diagrams about a flashlight. Thanks to all who can help. It's a bit of a project and I can't seem to find any good sites!

flashlights? will shining a flashlight on my teeth make them whiter

How are the different colored lenses on military flashlights used? I've seen blue,red,green,amber and clear lenses on the flashlights but I don't know why you would use the other ones

What is the difference between the Streamlight Stinger and Polystinger flashlights? What is the difference between the Streamlight Stinger and Polystinger flashlights? Particularly the DS versions?

How has flashlights helped our society? What impact and change have they provided? How has flashlights helped in the short term and in the long term? I have some ideas but just am having trouble getting started. (medical field, coal mining, search and rescue, police, fire, etc....) Any help and suggestions on how to start and write this paper!

What is the best brand of LED Flashlights under 25$ that i can buy in stores? I need a flashlights for everyday use at home and would like to buy it at the store. I would like to be able to see pretty far with it and for it to be super bright.

Why do LED flashlights need a solid state chip board to operate? In regular flashlights it is just a contact from the bulb to the bateries. what dose the solid state do to the light to make the bulb brighter?

In the spirit of those human powered flashlights, how much energy could an exercise bike produce? I was thinking about those hand crank flashlights and our current energy crisis and it made me wonder if it would be possible to create a decent amount of electricity through exercise. Could I recharge my computer or cell phone just by working out on my exercise bike? How long would it take to fully charge a typical computer battery?

why do people walk on the beach at night with flashlights? Everytime I go to the beach I see people walking around with flashlights in the sand. But they only do this at night. Why? (and it's not because it's dark because the beach is completely lit at night) thanks!

What are the best LED flashlights out there? A friend of mine let me borrow his surefire led flashlight to take camping. It was awesome. Small, light, tough, very bright and waterproof. I know that surefires are expensive. But are they the best? Are there any other companies that make similar or better LED flashlights? Cheaper? The main thing I want them to have is to be tough, reliable, bright and waterproof. A lifetime warranty or better would be awesome as well as it seems that most if not all of surefire's flashlights come with one.

What makes combat flashlights expensive? I've seen combat flashlights, and law enforcement flashlights, and they're all really pricey. What's the reason for this? Some kind of circuit? The materials?

What does the number in LED Flashlights stand for? I was looking online at LED flashlights and some say 9 LED, some say 32 LED, and some say 100 LED. What does the number stand for? Output intensity? I know it does not stand for the quantity of flashlights in that auction because they are all 1 item auctions. Thanks for your input!

What is going on with the flashlights industry? First there was Mag-Light.... now LED products are out. Typically Led Lenser made in Germany is world popular brand, I have couple of their products, but now I see other brand in the US resemble of Ledlenser flashlights. LOL The price is outrageous tho.

Where can I buy rechargeable led flashlights? Hi all! Please, give me some help because I failed to find a sufficient shop to get a pack of flashlights.

My kitten is traumatized by flashlights. What can we do to help her? Lola saw the light from a low-powered flashlight last night for the first time and was absolutely traumatized. She took off, hid under the couch, breathing very heavily, trembling and obsessively searching the room for the light for the rest of the night. Both of our other cats LOVE flashlights and chase them. Can anyone help us help her? We are afraid she will be traumatized for life. She is such a wonderful companion and we are afraid she will never be the same! Please help!

Why do TV actors hold flashlights from the underside? For the past few years the TV cops and detectives hold flashlights from the underside...why? The normal way, held from the top with the thumb facing forward, allows one to easily turn it on and off. One can't do it from the bottom unless the on/off button is on the end of the shaft.

How do those flashlights that you shake to light up (produce energy) work? I would think if this is possible in small-scale, could it not be possible in a large scale method of producing energy? What I really need to know is how it works. How is the energy produced by just shaking something?

How can you rate a flashlights brightness? I want to buy a bright, but smaller, flashlight.(like a surefire, etc.). They seem to rate them by lumens and watts. What is the range of of something that is really bright. How many lumens is a watt?

Why are led flashlights more efficient to use than any other bulb flashlight? I need to know the scope and limitations of this study.

Can someone please explain the difference between Xenon and LED flashlights? I would like to know how much of what color light is emited by each. I would also like to know which is beter to mount as a tactical light.

Many flashlights are powered by a stack of batteries that are slid into the end of the flashlight one after an? Suppose you have a flashlight that takes four ideal 1.5 V batteries. If the resistance of the bulb is 16 ohms, what is the current through the bulb when the flashlight is turned on? The fact that the batteries are stacked end to end means they are wired in series.

What is the technology behind wind-up flashlights? How do they work? How does the winding action charge the battery or mechanism inside to allow the light to illuminate?

Whats the difference between gosmile flashlights & touch-ups? i need to buy a touch up kit but is there a different between the flashlights (in the purple tube) and the regular touch-up ampules that come with the silver case? (blue tube) thanks! :D

Is a police officer allowed to pull you over with flashlights? Okay, i was driving home on the highway and i went only 7 over the speed limited, only because i just got off the feeder and hadnt see the sign ahead.and the police officer on the side of the road started to flash his flashlight in the night and he didnt even put his lights on or anything. So all i saw in the night was a flashlight. Then i got pulled over. Are they allow to do that?

Where can i buy cheap flashlights with different color lights? I need them for light painting.

What hip hop video has a middle eastern guy and dark guy rapping in a warehouse with flashlights? I saw in on my friends tv but didnt catch who they were. I dont remember any of the lyrics but I know I liked the song. Sorry I can't be more specific. Can anyone help me here?

Which brand of flashlights do you think is the best? Which brand of flashlights do you think is with good quality, favorable price,and good after-sale service?

I need help writing a good thesis statement on flashlights? How has flashlights changed and the impact they have or had.

How many amps does one of those batteryless flashlights produce? anyone have any idea or can point me in the right direction? I've looked but couldn't find an answer.

What do the colored filters that come with flashlights do? I know that red supposedly acts as nightvision, letting only you see what you're pointing it at. But what do green, yellow, and blue all do?

How strong are the magnets in shake to use flashlights? What is the power of the magnet in the new shake to use lights? Thanks for the answer but what I need is the strenght of the magnets used..I don't need a new light. Thanks

Are there any LED flashlights that use 2 x 14500 protected batteries? I already own a Jetbeam and an Ultrafire but the Jetbeam takes 1 x 14500 and the Ultrafire will be damaged if i used 2 x 14500. So is there ANY 2 x 14500 (protected) LED flashlight out there?

If one were to slice through a submarine communication cable would the cut ends light up like flashlights? Would it blink? Would it be blinding? Does it depend on the cable in question? What about the biggest transatlantic submarine communication cable?

How many flashlights do you own? Do you keep them near by just in case of an emergency? Do they actually work? I always seem to drop mine and break it, the batteries will pop out and the metal spring will fly out. Is it a good idea to keep the batteries in it at all times or to have the batteries near it and load it when its needed.

Where can I find a set of multi-colored flashlights? Looking for a set of colored flashlights, or a single flashlight, to do some creative drawings with my camera (shutter speed/long exposure). I would prefer led lights, but anything goes :). Thanks, other suggestions welcomed.

Where can I look at some Fenix flashlights in New Jersey? I've been hearing some good things about fenix flashlight. That there as good as surefires at a more reasonable price. Where can I look at a couple in New Jersey?

Where can I buy a hand cranked generator like the ones you find in flashlights? I'm doing a project that uses one of these dynamos and I don't want to cannibalize an existing flashlight.

How do those flashlights (that recharge by shaking) work? I don't get it, what converts shaking motion into electrical energy? It just doesn't make sense!

How do generators for flashlights and other electronics work just by shaking?

How can you be one of the people at knotts scary farm in the mazes that hold the flashlights? you know the ones that direct people to places.. What job would you apply for? what is the job called?

Why do police never turn on a light when they enter a crime scene? Why do they insist on using flashlights? Every time I watch CSI or it seems any other investigative unit on tv they drive me nuts doing this! Is there a valid reason? I understand if they have just sprayed lumidol and are searching for clues using a "blacklight".

Can I use AA or large batteries (like the ones for flashlights) to light a pencil lead? Because it says in the video http://www.metacafe.com/watch/726251/turn_a_pencil_into_a_light/ connect it into a car battery, but i'll be using it for science experiment and i don't wanna bring car batteries, can i just use batteries such as AA or the larger ones in flashlights?

How do rev up flashlights work? I'd like it if someone could point me to a resource about this. And possibly, a way to make the mechanism. I'm really interested in this. Please help :)

is there a technical name for a phobia of flashlights? i am so very terrified of flashlights and i want to know if there is any technical name. like arachniphobia for spiders. etc. do you know? if so, what is it?

what makes those flashlights that you crank work? how does that work? and could I use that technology to power my computer?

Why does CSI always leave the lights off and use flashlights at a crime scene? There could be daylight but curtains are drawn or night time lights could be turned on but never are

Are Surefire and Elzetta the only companies that make their tactical flashlights exclusively in the USA? With Streamlight and NovaTac now importing a lot of their products from china, are Surefire and Elzetta the only tactical flashlight manufacturers who make all of their products in the USA?

Do flashlights for airsoft guns have to be made for a specific airsoft gun or can you put them on any gun? I have an AK-47 and I want a flashlight. Do you have to buy a special one or can I buy a random one and still have it work?

When LED flashlights' batteries start to die, what are the symptoms? Does the flashlight suddenly go dead, or does it gradually get dimmer, or what?

Is there a piece of equipment that can interrupt battery/operation of flashlights, etc? So I was with an aquaintance and holding a flash light and later on a laser light. While he was standing next to me both items dimmed and went out. Is there a device that is capable of disrupting the functioning of equipment like this?

What brand&model LED flashlights are bright and lasts long without breaking? I was at Sport Chalet yesterday in the city next to mine, and I saw a COAST tactical LED flashlight, but i forgot the model number and what they look like. If you know I'd really appreciate it, and if you have any ideas on better brands maybe there's a website that'd be great too. :]

what is the best way to compare LED flashlights. I am looking for one that has the most light output but i? seems like they are measured differently. anyone?

Why do C.S.I investigators always stubble around a dark house with their flashlights when there is a switch? Why do the investigators always try to stubble around a dark house with their flashlights when they can just flip the light switch... is it just hollywood trying to be cool or what?

Is there any cheap 10/22 ruger flashlights that will fit on my picitanny rails? I'm decking my 10/22 out and still need to put a flashlight on but can not find any. I need one to fit picitanny. Most I see are combos with laser that cost more. Provide links if you can

Is spiderfire Flashlights Any good compared to Surefire Flashlights? How Does Spiderfire compare to surefire. I used Surefire for years. Where did spiderfire come from I can't find any info at all on them.. Thank you

How safe are infrared flashlights? How safe are infrared flashlights? I want a really bright infrared flashlight for taking pictures outdoors and in caves. Should I wear special safety glasses or anything? I'm talking about using it for an hour at a time or more. TJ-You can't see x-rays, microwaves, or nuclear radiation either. Just because it's invisible doesn't mean it's safe.

Do LED flashlights dim when the batteries start to die? Or do they remain bright until the end?

Where can I look at some Fenix flashlights in New Jersey? I've been hearing some good things about fenix flashlight. That there as good as surefires at a more reasonable price. Where can I look at a couple in New Jersey?

How safe are ultraviolet flashlights? How safe are ultraviolet flashlights? I want to get a really bright ultraviolet flashlight to light up limestone caves when I'm spelunking. Do I need to wear sunscreen or eye protection or anything? I might be talking about an hour of use at a time.

How do the new Elzetta LED Flashlights compare to Surefire? Been checking out the new Elzetta ZFL-M60 flashlight with 235 lumen output (www.elzetta.com). How do these lights compare to Surefire flashlights?

Do those windup flashlights actually work? Cuz I heard that they burn out really quickly.

Do fluroscent lightbulbs work in flashlights? I just need to know for something important. Take one second please. I would really appreciate it. Thank you

What are some brands of quality tactical flashlights other than Surefire or Fenix?

What kind of jobs would require me to use flashlights? Like the way a mechanic would use it, or a winemaker. Those were the only two I could think off... haha And what jobs would be workshop-like, like how mechanics work in workshops. I want to do something where I work with my hands and possibly make things. (But nothing like engineering or something where I need a specific college degree, because I'm one class away from finishing my linguistics major and music minor haha)

How do these flashlights work? No batteries, just wind up.? What do they have inside that winding them up charges? I would take mine apart to find out, but it was kind of expensive.

What are your favorite american made flashlights? they make good gifts for family & friends that do not live in the united states of america

How do shake to charge flashlights work? Do they need batteries? Give me as much info as possible. Thanks

I need a really strong flashlight, but I don't know anything about flashlights, what should I look for? I'm trying to explore this tunnel that is near a stream by my house, but I want to be able to see in there. What should I look for when buying a flashlight? How many lumens would light up a pitch black tunnel?

What kind of flashlights do police use? flashlights be specific please.

Why don't rechargeable digital camera batteries work in my flashlights and other products? ? Rechargeable digital camera batteries work in toothbrush, but not in flashlights, thermostat, weather station etc. Many products specify to use only alkaline batteries. Thanks

What is the international market for flashlights - by region?

Are hand-crank flashlights/radios forbidden to be shipped USPS to soldiers? I wish to ship one and would like to know.

Why do employees walk around in movie theatres with flashlights after it starts?

my dog is horrified of flashlights and cameras? always has ben always will be. as soon as a camera or flashlight comes out, he tucks his tail and heads under the nearest bed. what's up with that? just curious, thank you. oh blair! i think you got best answer locked up. very funny. now that is odd....

Why does the remote for the wii still work if you replace the censor with two flashlights?

why is my dog is afraid of lightning, thunder, camera flashes, flashlights, cell phones, and snowplows? whenever he sees or hears on of these he starts shivering like hes cold (sometimes so hard his teeth chatter) and he finds cover somewhere on the other hand i have another dog that isnt afraid of any of these

I need a catchy title for batteries and flashlights. Can you give me a title? My question is " Which brand of battery will last longer, Duracell or Dollar General?"

Where can i get CR123A Lithium Photo Batteries for Surefire Flashlights?

Is there anyone tell me what is LED flashlights? What flashlights is fit for outdoor survival? happy thankgiving!

What's the deal w/ flashlights, men, and mastubation? How do they work together? I keep reading this here but can't figure it out. So they aren't misspelling it? Wow. I'm scared to look it up at work.

Who first explored the use of flashlights in photography? In painting with light etc.

Should I start using candles and flashlights and cooking on a propane grill thanks to Cap and Trade?

How to make a video like Magic Flashlights? so im trying to make a video similar to this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ox78WEmXQB8 my biggest problem is making the light streaks stay relative to the footage when the camera moves. if the camera stays stationary its not actually too hard but as soon as the camera moves at all the streaks move too and it doesn't look believable at all. I know it can be done i just dont know how to do it.

What is the advantage of an ultraviolet flashlight compared to regular L.E.D. flashlights? Im looking at bulbs for my surefire 6p . I saw that there is a regular l.e.d. and ultraviolet l.e.d. for a bit more . I was wondering if one is better than the other ? and is ultraviolet lights designed for a specific task?

Shaking Flashlights good for the environment? okay im pretty sure all of us have flashlights and we would use them from time to time but the thing is they require batteries and mainly they use disposable batteries and its polluting to the environment. there is an alternative to this and t is an LED shake flashlight where it requires no batteries and lasts pretty long. so hearing this now if you regularly uses flashlights for whatever reason will u use this product not only to help the environment but save u some money in the process? http://cgi.ebay.com/SHAKE-FLASHLIGHT-LASTS-FOREVER-NO-BATTERIES-BRIGHT-NEW_W0QQitemZ8763658024QQcmdZViewItem You can also buy them at Walgreens (recommended) and they are very good quality too.

I am looking for a type of LED flashlights? My friends suggest me to try wolfeyes' products.I have no idea.

Should a company whose primary sales are in oil put flashlights in as an inventory item when they are one-time Our company sells oil products, but made a purchase of 650 flashlights to give away or sell at a very low price for the holidays. Should these flashlights be included as an inventory item? I think they should be listed separately as an accessory.

Have you been stocking up on flashlights, candles and power generators? We're heading into a modern Dark Age.

Which flashlights case the best shadows? I'm sure a narrower "spotlight" type beam would be best but is LED better/worse?

Are surefire flashlights really worth their money? how is there beam quality, battery life, ect?

Does the light from two flashlights pointed in opposite directions travel apart at 2x the speed of light?

Were there flashlights in Ireland in 1912? I want to know if there are flashlights in Ireland?...if there are flashlights there at all.

Do you ever go outside at night with two flashlights and try to flag down any passing aircraft?

Sure Fire flashlights! Where do you get the balls to charge 130$ for a flashlight? Does this thing light your way home? icing: I guess I'm really juist curious what makes these lights so damn good? I don't get the luminers thing. what does that light up? I'm used to something different. I wanna know what I'm getting.

What are some great items(from flashlights to extra clothes),that I can keep in my car??? What type of things do you keep in yours???...I have a 2001 Toyota Camry with a huge trunk space....Thanks for your input....Tom Science 4

Are those flashlights that get power from being shaken bright? Is the light generated by these flashlights different from normal barrery powered flashlights?

How does cold weather affect wind up dynamo style flashlights. Can they be stored in a car during winter?

what happens when worms are exposed to flashlights? i mean the light from flashlights,will they irritate them like sunlight and they will try to avoid it? and i was wondering if it is harmful to them like sunlight

Whats it called when you use flashlights or sparklers etc to create designs in pictures? Here's an example to better describe what I'm talking about... http://zacharyxbinks.deviantart.com/art/Give-It-A-Chance-67282088 It's not photoshopped, there are others you can search

Where can I recycle batteries from radios, flashlights, etc???

Curent cell phones with flashlights, from AT&T or Verizon? Looking for a list of all currently available (with service plan) phones featuring a flashlight from AT&Tor Verizon. Thanks!

How many flashlights do you own, and how many actually work?

My dog is obsessed with Flashlights? When you stop playing with her with the flashlight, she shakes and keeps staring at the ceiling and walls. It has been 2 days and she is still searching for it. We have tried playing with other things with her but she is uninterested. All she does now is stare and whine. We are worried about her having a nervous breakdown.

Where can I purchase coast flashlights in Orange County CA?

Do u think maglites are just heavy, overpriced flashlights?

What Physics Phenomenon Occurs with Battery-less flashlights? Any one know how to calculate how much power these flash lights are capable of generating? Example: http://www.flashlightcenter.com/images/eternity/eternity1.jpg

Which are better? Flashlights with: a side rubber button, an end rubber button, or no button at all? I'm lookin at flashlights on eBay, and a lot of them have those little rubber buttons on the sides that rip off after a while. Is it better to get one with the button on the end, or do both tear off that easily? I haven't heard about "end-buttons" tearing but my "side button" flashlight just ripped.

What type of flashlights do they use on CSI? If you can help I'd like to know the small hand flashlights they use while investigating a crime. Be specific if you can, like type and model, but if you cannot any information would be great.

What are some good questions about Led Flashlights?