Can this light survive getting run over by a vehicle?
333352
Yup it sure can! A passing car detouring around a Deer vs auto accident rolled right over the FRED light in Idaho and never missed a flash. The vehicle was a school bus.
333353
The construction is very sturdy. I have not tried it with mine but I would not hesitate to use them in a traffic lane.
333354
That little bugger looks pretty tough! I think it might. I carry one around in my purse for emergencies.
333355
Yup it sure can! A passing school bus detouring around a Deer vs auto accident rolled right over the FRED light in Idaho and never missed a flash. The vehicle was a school bus.
2252551
The light I bought is holding up good with very rough play. Mine is set to blink. I got the red one and it is well visible at night. I live 1/2 mile off a paved road and have no street lights. Very dark at night. Only problem is it is not facing you all the time
304427
The light itself is around 38 to 40 deg. However the bracket is not that sturdy. I would not trust it to hold up to road vibrations! The light and remote are a durable well designed product.
209319
I dropped it once about 4 feet and it was fine but it landed on asphalt.... Scratched the skin on the flashlight, but the bulbs were fine and there was no apparent damage nor decrease in Lumen output
1752637
Probably, attached to a 12v battery or alternator, not sure how sophisticated the go-cart is. Might not hold up well to severe bouncing. Meant as a stationary light, and out works for that. I might try one because it's cheap. I would get the ' harsher' light. Not soft. It's brighter. With some rubber under the mount it could work for a while.
399467
I doubt it would survive a 4 ft drop on the concrete, and I would not count it to stay on the dashboard of a late model automobile. The rear cover is probably scratch resistant.
988989
The lamp is not protected against moisture, so my guess is that it probably would be risky. My application was in a lawn tractor which is stored in a garage and so has no serious moisture exposure. If the outside fixture is well sealed against moisture, it may survive. If you want to gamble less use one of the LEDs which are completely enclosed in the glass or plastic "bulb".
786851
I would think so. The battery lasts a long time so I don't think that will be a problem. This is an awesome light.
798686
I've had this light for 8 months or so and I have dropped it to the pavement a couple times. Not a scratch, still working perfectly. I made a nifty stand for it out of 1 inch PVC. Light fits in the pipe perfectly.
321466
As long as it's not facing the streetlight, it should probably go on............but only when there is movement. Put your hand over the light sensor to check that it's working.
66598
Probably. The lights themselves are well encased in a flexible plastic strip. However there is a plug in joint about every 2'. Over time these joints may be susceptible to corrosion.
1992190
NO! unless yours is faulty! This light is very durable. the build quality is excellent. And it's ergonomic shape makes is very user friendly.
276041
no problem at all man I installed on my rig went out when it was raining hard through mud lakes and dirt mud roads. this light is great for the price. definitely competes with rigid industries light. if you wire it right it will light up the night and the road you ar on I will provide a wiring diagram how I wired my jeep up
1210848
I would not try to mount this light underwater. It will not last. Its can be wet but not submerged in water. I tell you from experience.
291802
My husband Chuck is a mechanic and he says it occasionally falls out of his shirt pocket without breaking. As long as it doesn't lamp tip first on the bulb it survives OK. When the light starts to flicker or seems dim, don't tap it or bang on it! Just replace the AAAA(4A) batteries right away. AAAA batteries are available at more stores than they used to be. Radio Shack has them. He is unsure of the lumens but it is plenty bright and the beam is concentrated enough for all uses. Chuck has used them for 5 or 6 yrs and bought 3 at a time because he loves them that much!
1074463
I would consider it more or less a combo. The light reaches out very wide to the sides of my vehicle (I have it mounted to a roof rack on top of my SUV) But on top of the light being bright to the sides, I have noticed that light has lit up about a 1/4 mile of road before. I am honestly very pleased with the performance for the price.
1894386
I purchased 2 about a year ago and they are still shining bright. The deal is a year isn't that long and further, I use them as reverse lights for my Jeep so they aren't on all that often. I wanted to chime in though because I am happy that they've survived such a harsh condition. The Jeep is never garage, I live near the coast (fog and salt water), and I take my Jeep off road regularly.