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1. The advent of the electric lamp
2. Lanterns of the 21st century in the military store "Sheriff"
2.1 Light sources in lanterns
2.2 Power supply for lights
3. How to choose a flashlight?
4. Classification by scope
4.1 Tactical or military
4.2 Flashlight-stun gun
4.3 Headwear
4.4 Bicycle
4.5 Underwater
4.6 Emergency
4.7 Lantern-baton
4.8 Gift
4.9 Lantern-lamp
4.10 Spotlight
4.11 Solar lamp
5. Lantern brands that Ukrainians buy.
5.1 MagLITE
5.2 Phoenix
5.3 Bailong - Bailong
DEAR BUYER!
You are in the online store of tourist goods "Sheriff", in one of the most popular sections " Lanterns, flashlights ".
Maybe you have already bought something from us, and a flashlight should serve as a useful addition, or maybe its purchase is your most urgent task today. In any case, before buying in the Sheriff store, we offer you a short tour of the "lantern history" and our assortment.
1. The advent of the electric lamp
You may be surprised to learn that the handheld portable flashlight is not that many years old. Of course, you can classify a torch, a candle, a torch, or, finally, a kerosene lamp as lanterns, since these objects created a certain stream of light and were portable. But they certainly don't compare to the 1899 invention of the Ever Ready Company, which became the world's first electric hand lamp company.
True, the first cylindrical lamp had a significant drawback: in order for it to shine, you had to keep your thumb on the switch all the time.
But during these years, the hand lamp developed very rapidly, and by 1902 it had become similar in appearance to a modern lantern:
However, his body was wooden. A flashlight in a metal case with an incandescent lamp and a tungsten filament appeared only in 1910. And it was a truly revolutionary moment in the development of a hand-held light source.
From the later history of the pocket flashlight, it will be interesting for the inhabitants of the former USSR to recall the "bug", with a built-in dynamo machine, produced in the 1950s by the Moscow plant "Electric".
2. Lanterns of the 21st century in the military store "Sheriff"
We buy a lantern. But first, a small educational program on the technical arrangement of hand lamps.
2.1. Light sources used in lanterns
Four types of emitters are used in modern flashlights:
Incandescent lamps
About 20-25 years ago, there were no other light bulbs for lanterns. It is an ideal light source for the perception of the human eye, familiar and not straining the eyesight. But the fragility of the spiral and bulb (glass dome), fragility and high power consumption are serious disadvantages for using them in a hand lamp .
A portable light source with an incandescent lamp is afraid of bumps and falls. Currently, incandescent bulbs are being actively replaced by LEDs.
Krypton
The use of krypton bulbs in flashlights is very common. They are arranged simply: just like an incandescent lamp, only the flask is filled with krypton gas. The effect of using this inert gas instead of vacuum is that the krypton bulb shines 15-20% brighter and lasts longer (on average, up to 1000 hours of operation), although manufacturers suggest up to 3000 hours, taking into account compliance with the rules for operating the lamp. Filling with krypton also made it possible to reduce the volume of the bulb, which is decisive for the use of this type of lamp in small light sources.
An excellent version of a flashlight with a krypton lamp - MagLite 6D black - high quality at an adequate price!
Halogen
Another option for an improved incandescent lamp is halogen lamps. This is a way to fill the flask with bromine or iodine (halogen) vapor, which allows the flashlight to shine brighter up to 270% compared to a conventional incandescent lamp and last longer. The negative properties of halogen lamps include a short service life, a rather high cost and whimsicality in use: touching the glass of a halogen, as well as a high-power krypton lamp, is possible only through a cloth, since fingerprints remain on the glass, due to which the glass transmits less light and more heat. As a result, the lamp may burst.
On the packages of the mentioned bulbs, respectively, we read: “Normal”, “Crypton” or “Halogen”.
LEDs (LED - Light Emitting Diode)
Today it is the most popular light source. The choice of flashlights with LED lamps is extremely large. There are also budget models of flashlights with lamps of acceptable quality, and very expensive lamps with very high technical indicators of the LED.
The color of the glow is determined by the type of semiconductor materials used. The body of the diode is painted in the color that it will glow.
Advantages of LEDs:
1. They are made without the use of glass and filaments, so the LED flashlight is not afraid of drops and vibrations.
2. The LED has no inertia, that is, it turns off instantly. There are situations when this quality is especially in demand.
3. Small size (miniature) - good quality for any
th lamp, and for a hand lantern - priceless.
4. The LED lamp is designed for a long service life, almost tens of thousands of hours.
5. Very high efficiency - the ratio of the amount of light emitted (lumens) to the energy consumed.
6. LED lamps do not require a high voltage supply. To. consume little.
7. The spectrum of modern white LEDs varies from warm white to cool white.
8. The intensity of the LED can be changed by adjusting the voltage, for example, with a conventional resistor. At the same time, the efficiency remains at a high level.
With all the incredible variety of LEDs, the number of companies producing LEDs for handheld light sources is not so numerous.
One of the most famous is the American company Cree. The range of LEDs produced by it, their quality and reasonable price have become the key to this popularity.
Reading the instructions for the flashlights, we come across a similar marking: "SSC P7", "Cree XP-E", "XP-G R4" or "XM-L T6 3C". These are designations for the type of LED installed in the housing.
Experienced users distinguish by the designations of the LED how the flashlight will shine, that is, its beam will be bright, narrow, long-range or more voluminous and wide. Some experience is needed to decide on the choice of light spot.
Other
In light sources of very high power, estimated at tens of watts, gas-discharge lamps are sometimes used, the so-called fluorescent and gas-light lamps, as well as xenon arc lamps, which give light over very long distances. Their high cost, large size, specific operating conditions limit the range of their application and actually make it impossible to use them as portable ones.
2.2. Power supply for lights
Batteries and accumulators
The most important secret of any flashlight is a small item called a "battery". Actually, the appearance of such a battery made it possible to create a portable light source. The trick of the battery is that, despite its very small dimensions, it starts a serious chemical-technological process in which an electric current is generated from a chemical solution inside such a battery. That is, the battery is the battery that allows the flashlight to work. Batteries have become so firmly established in our lives, they have such a huge assortment that it remains only to figure out the type, power and price of the necessary battery for our flashlight. Batteries are universal for most modern household appliances that operate independently of the electrical network, which can be very convenient within a personal household.
A chemical reaction inside the battery determines whether this cell will be disposable (an irreversible process when you need to replace the old battery with a new one), or it will be a battery that can be recharged after using the primary charge.
Battery types by size:
AAA - "little finger", that is, the smallest batteries from cylindrical batteries. There are disposable and rechargeable. Their chemical content: manganese-zinc, silver-oxide, silver-zinc, lithium. For example, batteries CR2016, CR2032 (voltage 3 V) or SR44 (they are also AG13; 1.5 V), as a rule, are used for low power key fobs.
A perfect example - SOLITAIRE AAA
AA (LR6) - "finger" batteries. There are disposable and rechargeable, by filling: nickel-cadmium salt (Ni-Cd) and nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH). Until recently, they could be considered the cheapest and most used in devices that operate independently of the mains. However, in recent years, consumers have preferred higher quality and more efficient alkaline (Alkaline) batteries.
The vast majority of popular handheld flashlights , which have standard operating requirements, run on AA batteries. For example MagLite 5D
Size C . Customers call a C-battery a “small barrel”, “inch”, “eska”. There is also a primary and secondary current source. Compared to finger, it generates more electricity, but does not overheat. Used for powerful hand lamps .
Type D - "Big Keg". There is both a battery and a type D battery. Ideal for light sources with low power consumption. It has a large capacity, designed for a long period of work.
18650 (diameter 18 mm, height 65 mm). Not so long ago, these lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries and accumulators appeared on the arena of “portable” electricity, which have a high capacity, low self-discharge rate, allowing the element to be recharged many times. It is an ideal current source for LED lights , for example, Bailong BL-8466 . Li-ion 18650 batteries are rated for 500-1000 cycles. They have no memory effect, they are charged by special devices. Fans of flashlights considered that the life of a lamp with such a battery is provided for 7-15 years!
16340 (CR123) - 16mm/34mm. Lithium-ion chemical filler. Half the volume of the 18650 element. However, considering the voltage, it is more efficient to use two 16340 batteries than one 18650. That is, it is possible to vary the batteries to achieve a brighter glow of the flashlight and a longer duration of its operation.
Types of batteries by filling (chemical element)
Dry (“salt”, LeClanche, coal-zinc), Heavy Duty (“powerful” dry element, zinc chloride), Alkaline (“alkaline”, alkaline-manganese), Silver, Lithium.
What makes alkaline batteries expensive is the chemical reaction of manganese dioxide. But they have a larger capacity, temperature range, are protected from leakage and are stored longer than salt ones.
The "youngest", but already very popular lithium battery . Filling - lithium + manganese dioxide. High quality in work: overcoming large temperature differences, long shelf life and service life, high reliability.
Silver batteries have a high capacity. Withstand a large amplitude of temperature fluctuations. They have excellent shelf life.
Effective, but harmful to human health, mercury battery is gradually being phased out.
The number of batteries in a flashlight ranges from 1 to 6 pieces, optimally 2 or 3.
3. How to choose a flashlight
If you are buying it for the first time, you should take it seriously. A well-chosen flashlight will improve your life in those situations when you have to use it. Do not rely on random handy tools in which a flashlight is just an additional function. It is enough to get lost once and understand how inconvenient it is to use both a mobile phone and a flashlight built into it at the same time to regret the absence of a full-fledged manual lamp. In addition, using your phone as a light source can leave you without communication at the most inopportune moment.
So, let's decide on the purpose of purchasing a flashlight:
- If you are a city dweller who passes some dark places every day on the way from work, including your entrance and the area in front of the door to the apartment, then a very simple, easily controlled keychain flashlight with one mode, and a more powerful lamp with several modes will suit you in case of blackout and total darkness.
- Villagers have the added challenge of bumpy roads, frequent lack of street lighting, and gardening spaces. So the purchase of a hand-held flashlight is very important for them. Equipping a small flashlight with a special clip for carrying in a pocket, on a belt or in another suitable place is an additional convenience in use.
- If you need a tourist lantern , then know that the vast majority of hand lamps can be considered tourist lamps. But if you have decided in which type of tourism you will participate, then your choice will more accurately correspond to the task.
- If you go on foot with a backpack, do it rarely and do not know when you go next time, then the flashlight can be lighter and cheaper, but still protected from shock and water penetration into the body.
- If you travel on foot, but for a very long time, several days, for example, then the tourist flashlight should not be heavy, but “long-playing”, since it will shine both along the route and at the site that you choose as a parking lot , and in a tent. In such a trip, the lamp can fall from a height, and fall into the water - you need to pay attention to the protection of the flashlight from such cases.
- If you travel by car, then your possibilities in using mobile light increase dramatically: you can afford not only a hand lamp , but also a lamp-lamp to illuminate the site and tent. In the tent, you can also use a solar-powered lantern, which is charged by the sun during the day and shines at night.
- If you are traveling by bicycle, then you should each have a flashlight (bicycle headlight), which is not only convenient, but also provided for by the rules of the road. Having parked the bikes in the parking lot, you can illuminate the place of rest and cooking with bicycle lights.
- If you are a diving enthusiast, then it must be a special underwater light source, heavily protected from water ingress into the body, and also having a bright long-range beam, since the light will have to break through the water column. It is desirable that the body of the underwater flashlight be painted in a bright color, allowing it to be more visible.
- If you are choosing a lamp for protection, then you will need a baton lamp, which also serves as a means of protection. A headlamp with a bright LED is also suitable, allowing you to keep your hands free to protect yourself and the enterprise.
- If you are a military person, then, of course, a tactical flashlight will suit you, which can withstand an aggressive military environment and at the same time is convenient to use. Established tactical lights usually have a bright beam that can blind the enemy suddenly, as well as sharp teeth that allow you to inflict serious blows on the enemy. A military lantern must be held firmly in the hand, given that the other hand can hold the weapon at the same time. For the case when both hands are occupied, for example, when using a machine gun, carbine or rifle , a tactical flashlight with a special mount to the weapon barrel or belt is recommended. These features should determine your choice of tactical light source. 
- If you need a small lamp for a variety of tasks that require your hands to be free, then a headlamp will certainly do. Desirable for him: light weight, bright light, comfortable fit and fixation on the head.
- If you want to protect your home, office or business from an emergency power outage, then you will need a special emergency lantern that will automatically turn on the light when the main light source in the room is turned off. Emergency lights differ in power, dimensions and design. You can use them not only in stationary, but also in field conditions.
- If you are looking for a flashlight for a gift , then it must meet the following requirements: a well-known brand and beautiful packaging. That is, having decided on the purpose and trademark, you select a gift design (company box, blister).
- If you need to illuminate a large area for short-term repairs, or a school graduation party in nature, or a New Year's Eve in the forest / in the country, you need a powerful rechargeable spotlight . Modern spotlights are made of lightweight plastic, have a special carrying strap, which makes them easy to handle.
4. Classification according to the scope of hand lamps
4.1. Tactical or military lights
First of all, military people, security workers, hunters and fishermen show interest in military light sources . These flashlights are characterized by increased durability, increased power, a strong long-range beam and pronounced ease of use. They are not afraid of shocks, strong vibrations, rain or hail and other adverse manifestations.
Flashlight tactical LED Fenix TK09 G2
Tested on the international market and loved by thousands of users, you can always buy tactical flashlights from the American company MagLight at the Sheriff military store at a low price .
4.2. Flashlight-stun gun
The flashlight-stun gun is an invention dictated by today's hectic times. There are also professions that cannot be called calm. For taxi drivers or long-distance cargo carriers, traffic police officers, such a light source, which is also a stun gun, will provide confidence and safety in work. It will be appreciated by tourists who risk going deep into the most remote places of tourist routes, and dog breeders who walk their dogs at night.
4.3. Headlamps
It can be said that in recent years, it is headlamps that have replaced other types of mobile light sources, due to their obvious advantage, which gives freedom to hands. Whether you are fishing, or you are repairing an apartment, holding an electric drill in your hands, or you are collecting brushwood in the vicinity of a sports camp, or you are repairing a car in a garage, or you are checking documents from drivers at a checkpoint, it is very convenient to use a headlamp.
Voentorg Sheriff offers an excellent selection of headbands. These are traditional LED and rechargeable flashlights at low prices that will perform their function perfectly, mid-level flashlights that can be bought at Sheriff at a bargain price, and top-level headlamps that are used by experienced users.
4.4. Bicycle lamp
From time to time humanity makes an attempt to escape from civilization. For example, millions of Chinese today prefer bicycles to cars, and in some countries even top officials of the state get to work on this wonderful form of transport. Naturally, the demand for everything related to this means of transportation rises significantly. And, first of all, on flashlights. At dusk, at night, in fog or bad weather, they should illuminate the road for the cyclist himself, as well as ensure traffic safety, that is, all drivers on the track should see him.
In 1899, one of the first bicycle lamps was in a wooden case and had impressive dimensions. And today's version of a special bicycle headlight is a light, elegant and powerful lighting tool. An excellent choice is to buy at a low price a bicycle light equipped with 7 LED lamps in the Sheriff tourist goods store.
4.5. underwater lantern
Before you buy it, you need to know that a diving lamp , as a rule, contains the word "underwater" in the name itself, that is, it is made specifically for a long stay under water. Pay attention to how you are going to hold the lamp: in your hand, or maybe it should be attached to a hunting rifle, or do you think its location on the forehead is the most convenient? For a short gun, respectively, the flashlight should be shorter. Pay attention to the color of the beam: cold light is more suitable for waters with high transparency (sea, ocean), and warm light is more suitable for rivers (turbid water, sand, algae). Each lamp is designed for a certain depth of immersion.
Professional flashlights, as a rule, have 3 or more LEDs and very high power (from 1800 to 5600 lumens). And for an amateur, an illuminator with one powerful LED up to 1000 lm is quite enough. Our recommendation: best performance and great price - underwater Shallow Light 180 Lumen Cree Q3 up to 20 m. Buy it - you won't regret it!
4.6. emergency lights
The very name of the lantern contains its purpose. Whatever force majeure event occurs, we must have light! Previously, only large manufacturing plants used emergency light sources. Since accidents at work pose a threat to a large number of people, and the elimination of malfunctions or destruction cannot take place in the dark. However, power outages or natural damage occur in any area of human activity: both at work and at home. In a hospital, school, university, administrative building, supermarket or office building, a power outage can lead to sad consequences. Fortunately, modern manufacturers produce all kinds of lamps in case of an emergency blackout. They differ in power and other technical indicators, as well as dimensions, mounting method and design.
Emergency light options:
1. The lantern can be plugged into the network all the time, and when the light is turned off, it will continue to shine
2. It can be connected to an additional power supply and light up only when the light from the main power fails.
3. And also it can be connected with one lamp to the main power source, and the other - to the emergency one.
Emergency lights can provide light for several hours. An excellent emergency lighting lamp Spartak 886L , designed for 7 hours of operation, can be bought in the Sheriff online store at a very low price.
4.7. baton lantern
Laconic shape, elegant appearance, ergonomic design, high lighting performance plus a shoulder strap - this is all about the Lantern-Baton , or rather, a rechargeable professional police light source BL-B 93 Police 3000W .
Superbright LED, low price, fast delivery (via the Sheriff online store). Remarkable qualities are demonstrated by the American MagLite 6D , which also serves as a means of protection. An internationally recognized brand at a budget price!
Residents of Dnepropetrovsk can buy lanterns in their city at the military store on the street. Artem, 9.
4.8. Flashlight as a gift
The flashlight is a small miracle of long-range light and minimal dimensions, ergonomics and technical elegance. This is a modern, useful, and often absolutely necessary item. Therefore, when choosing a gift, pay attention to the assortment of our store. As a gift for girls , we advise you to buy a small flashlight-keychain of proven American quality MagLite in an elegant package - SOLITAIRE AAA (red) + key lanyard . Turning it upside down, we get a standing candle - sometimes this is very much in demand. The price is impressive!
Men will appreciate a beautiful purple lamp and, along with it, a keychain knife that can perform 7 functions - MAGLITE AAA Victorinox 0.6223 . A very masculine gift option is a tactical flashlight, one of the leaders in the "popularity-quality-price" nomination - Bailong BL-T8626 . And this lantern is designed as a real gift!
Browse our catalog - the choice is large and the prices are adequate!
4.9. Lantern-lamp
A few decades ago, a similar lamp was in every rural house. She shone with the help of a kerosene wick: the more the light shines brighter, the smaller the flame - a dimmer light. Today, electric light dominates everywhere. But the image of light and heat transferred from room to room is still loved. True, today it is LED rechargeable lamps . But how comfortable! In whatever place, and for whatever purpose you find yourself in nature, such a lamp will serve you perfectly. In a tourist tent with it you will be light and comfortable, while fishing it will illuminate your favorite pastime, in the country, in the basement or cellar it will help to clean up! And in general, a self-respecting household cannot do without such a lamp! You can choose a portable LED lamp and buy it at a great price at the Sheriff tourist shop.
4.10. Spotlight
The life of a modern person has long gone beyond the boundaries of his home, and modern industry, in response, has learned to create mobile technical amenities and, of course, lighting in the form of lanterns. At natural events: fishing , hunting, family and collective holidays, a good choice of lamp is a rechargeable searchlight . Charge it from the 220V network and feel free to go! At the same time, remember that you also have a backup option for recharging the battery in the car or from a USB port. Glow time - up to 10 hours. Due to these characteristics, it can also be used as an emergency light source.
Come to choose a spotlight in the Sheriff store (St. Dnepropetrovsk, st. Artema, 9), as well as order through the Sheriff online store with delivery. The prices are right!
4.11. Solar lamps
How long did humanity go to use the energy of the sun for their domestic purposes. But this is a task of planetary importance - saving energy resources. So, miniature lanterns and large solar-powered lanterns are a double blessing - both light and savings. How simple: the lamp is charged in the sun, and in the dark it shines.
Attach it to your backpack or other convenient place in direct sunlight (the brighter the better). Within 4 hours it will be charged, and then in the dark it will regularly shine for about 7 hours.
The use of solar-powered light sources is almost limitless: on vacation, on a hike, and in the country. Hang such a "lantern on duty" on the balcony or on the facade of the country house. And if suddenly there is no light, he will help you out!
You can choose solar-powered lamps here .
5. Results for the most popular brands of flashlights that Ukrainians buy
5.1. MagLITE (MagLITE)
The Sheriff online store works with the most famous and most trusted brands. The undoubted representative of the highest quality in this market for several decades has been the American company Maglite. That is, the MagLight flashlight is a real American product.
Among the people, they gained the fame of "indestructible", due to their strength, reliability, shock resistance and protection from water. A classic example of the well-deserved popularity of hand-held MagLight lamps - their use in American cinema - a refined shape and strict elegant design in the best way complement the image of a man - a warrior or a policeman, or a brave rescuer. A very convenient nuance: many Maglite flashlights have a spare bulb in the body itself.
Today, along with other Maglite models presented in the Sheriff online store, MagLITE Chargeable with 12V and 220V adapters deserves special attention - chic quality at a bargain price!
5.2. Phoenix (Phoenix)
Globalization, which has affected all spheres of human life, has led to the fact that the brand does not reflect the geography of the manufacturer, but reflects the essence and level of the product. Fenix, located in Shenzhen, China, truly uses the best technology and engineering resources plus Chinese performance work. Starting from the design stage and ending with branded packaging, the process is subject to control and continuous improvement. As a result of this synthesis, we, consumers, have an incredible range of Phoenix lanterns, which is replenished almost daily with new models of different series: from the E series (small, light, strong) for a wide range of consumers and ending with the TK series - powerful armored luminaires for professionals . 
The Fenix lantern is the highest quality of power, light and design. In the Sheriff online store you always buy the most popular models at a bargain price: Fenix HL30 R5 , Fenix E25 XP-E2 and many others.
5.3. Bailong (Bailong)
Bailong Electrical Co., Ltd has been manufacturing flashlights for almost 15 years. This is a top quality Chinese product. Bailong is the widest range of flashlights for various purposes, which combines an LED light source, an aluminum body, low power consumption and at the same time very high brightness and an absolutely competitive price. It is for this reason that BAILONG LED tourist lamps are in demand by fishermen, hunters and just tourists. The user can choose the light mode option at his discretion. The entire internal "stuffing" is a delicate technological work that provides protection against damage and a very long service life. It is thanks to this that Bailong lanterns have become almost popular. Tourists, hunters and even housewives who spend half a year in the country choose Bailong.
In the Sheriff online store you can buy at competitive prices a small BL 501-08 50w , a very popular Bailong BL 8455 , and a powerful Bailong BL 8415-OSL Police 100W .
