Sunday, October 31, 2010

The Uses Of Red LED Flashlights

By Christopher Loughten

Flashlights have long been staples of outdoorsmen, security teams, and military troops. Over the past several years, however the use of LED flashlights has become increasingly more popular for both professional and recreational purposes. These lights are available in red, blue, green, ultraviolet, and the choice of color is determined by its specific use.

Green flashlights are used by hunters and fishermen. The green light provides them with illumination while not scaring away the animals they are hunting or fishing for. Green lights also do not attract insects like yellow lights do. Blue lights are used by security and military personnel that need to see charts and maps in darkness to avoid detection. Ultraviolet light is used to detect trace amounts of blood protein and other types of chemicals in crime scenes. They can also be used to detect counterfeit cash, among other things.

The red types provides another color that is often preferred by police and military personnel in order to illuminate hazy or smoky environments and improve night vision. This kind of light cannot be seen for long distances which make it almost impossible to detect. Also, many photographers will use the red colored versions when taking pictures at night.

If someone needs a red diode flashlight, then they should know how to choose the best kind from the many options available. The first thing that is important to check is the battery usage for the flashlight. LED bulbs are much more energy efficient than other kinds of light bulbs, like halogen bulbs or incandescent bulbs. However, the red flashlight may use batteries much quicker if it has several diode bulbs. Choosing a flashlight that is rechargeable or that uses rechargeable batteries might provide a better option so that the necessity of having to purchase new batteries all the time can be avoided.

You should also educate yourself about the durability and features of the red flashlight. As previously stated, red lights are generally used for missions and ops by the military and the police. They should be weatherproof, shockproof and have steel or rubber casings. They must be durable to serve in emergency situations.

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