BLACK & DECKER V-1 cordless spotlight
 

I was in the market for a powerful flashlight for the homestead. Something that would be a cross between the portability of a flashlight but with the power of a spotlight. I was put off by the big price tags on those Surefires and Steamlight torches and the battery cost of those lithiums or special OEM designed batteries didn't help either.

I found this little spotlight/flashlight at Wallyworld for $20.

This should do the trick for checking on the chicken coup, trot lines and what goes thump in the night. Its pretty small for a spotlight but too big to be called a flashlight. Much more compact and portable than those Q-Beams ... burns retinas too.



Think I'll pick up another next payday.



Model VEC156BD

BLACK & DECKER 1 MILLION CANDLE POWER CORDLESS RECHARGEABLE SPOTLIGHT

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HIGH CANDLE POWER QUARTZ HALOGEN BULB (6 volt/55 WATT) DELIVERS A BRIGHT AND TIGHT BEAM
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EXCLUSIVE BUILT IN 120 VOLT AC CHARGER FOR USE WITH ORDINARY HOUSEHOLD EXTENSION CORD FOR RECHARGING
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CONTOURED RUBBER GRIP PROVIDES BALANCE AND COMFORT
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POWERED BY A 6 VOLT 3AMP HOUR RECHARGEABLE SEALED BATTERY (GELCELL)
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LOCKING TRIGGER SWITCH FOR ON / OFF LIGHT CONTROL
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CARRY LANYARD




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Re: BLACK & DECKER V-1 cordless spotlight
 

How feasible is it for a light mfgr to put on of those shakey-shakey dynamo generators in a high intensity flashlight? Would the beam last longer than 10 seconds?

Re: BLACK & DECKER V-1 cordless spotlight
 

I just ordered one of these to replace an older 1 million candle power Home Depot spots that finally died. I had so much fun with the old one even though it was heavy and the charge only lasted 10 minutes or so. If you have a need to turn night into day and cause trespassers to freeze in their tracks from a long way away then I'd recommend one. This sucker is 15 million candle power (which is apparently a misleading way to compare), but for $49.99 the entertainment value alone is worth it. Do not aim at aircraft unless you want a special visit for people in suits. Also, these are near worthless inside a home as they are simply too powerful.
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