Will the flashlight still work if left if the trunk of a car during the winter? I live in Northeast where temperatures go below freezing quite often.
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With all due respect, it's more a question of: "Will the batteries survive the temperatures. If the car is in a garage there's a good chance of success. If it's outside all the time I wouldn't want to depend on working batteries or flashlight. I would call the manufacturer of the batteries you intend to use and ask them. They can be much more specific.
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I monitored the light during our recent very cold snap in Boston (~5 deg) and the light, mounted outside above our entrance, started and operated normally. The cold did not seem to have any effect on operation.
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Don't know for sure as I bring mine in. Shouldn't hurt it other than the charging time will be less due to shorter daylight and charging itself may be affected by the cold. You will see less on time.
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Do not use the light if it is plugged into the wall or your car. It would ruin your battery. It should only be used after it is charged.
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I do not know how weather proof the flashlight is. I gave the flashlight as a gift for indoor use.
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I have mine plugged into an electrical socket all the time. I bought it for when there is a power failure at night. When the house power goes off, the flashlight will turn on. Not only will I be able to find it, but I will have light on high for around 2 hours and if I keep it on night lite setting it can last up to 15 hours. For $7.99 it is a great device for safety when emergencies happen. I am not sure how long it takes to charge from the dead state as I have always kept it plugged in since I received it.
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I would think that would not be problem during the warm weather. But if you are in a cold area where it could freeze it would be a problem. I would check with the factory. Richard
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Well, since I live in Florida I cannot answer from my own experience, but the solar light has rechargeable batteries in it, so as with any battery, they don't work very well in sub-zero temps, if at all, unfortunately. Also, as the other person noted, the solar panel cannot recharge the batteries in the Winter in your area. Not enough sunlight hours. It does require a minimum of 4-6 hours direct sunlight on the panel.
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We purchased one of these lights last year for a vacation home in central wisconsin.When we went back to the house this year it was working just fine and i know they had some very cold weather this past winter.no battery problems at all.we havent changed them yet
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with the new technologoy in these lamps they charge even when it is cloudy. don't know how the cold will effect them. i live in florida so i don't know.
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I have bought a dozen of these flashlights over the last five years. Initially, they all had the same problem, the switch would only work if held part way on. The answer below this from R. Hennigh about a loose retaining nut is worth a shot, but for all twelve of mine, here's what I had to do, and what I'd recommend you try first. Unscrew the head and tailcaps of the flashlight and remove the battery. Hold the body tube up towards a window or a lamp...can you see through the tube? If not, take a long drift pin, a long dowel rod, anything that can take a good whack and not break...insert into the body tube from the tail (switch) end...when it contacts the plastic disc obstruction in the body tube, hold the tube tightly, and whack the rod with a hammer...HARD! When you dislodge the black plastic disc with the little brass colored rivet in its center, THROW IT AWAY! It serves no purpose, and stops the flashlight from working. Once removed, reassemble the head-end, re-insert the battery, and twist the switch cap back on...it should work fine now. Those caps were supposed to ensure the battery was inserted the correct way...the rivet is slightly indented on the tube side, and slightly proud on the head side. This would stop the flat negative side of the battery from making contact with the L E D driver circuit and destroying it due to reverse polarity...BUT...most 18650 battery positive end tips DO NOT fit the recess in the disc, so it prevents the flashlight from working AT ALL!! I have bought 12 of these lights...had to "modify" all of them. I carry two on me at all times, I have several in my vehicles, and have given some as gifts. In 5 years, the ONLY problem I've ever had was the initial need to modify the lights. Other than that, they are blindingly bright, highly reliable, light weight, and hold a charge regardless of the temperature of the vehicle they are stored in for months at a time. Good luck, and let me know how you made out!
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Yes, that is exactly what I have done for 1-1/2 years. I take short trips that don't recharge the battery fully. This tops it off once a week. If you are in frigid weather and you mean, will it start a car at -30, your battery may not be strong enough to do that, even if it is fully charged. That is a different issue.
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I have both flashlights and both are really good lights. I actually use the mag light though while working. The other is in my car as a back up.
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It would be fine to store this in a cold car, as long as you keep it fully charged. It may self-discharge a little faster in cold weather, so check the charge once a week. Inside it is an Advanced Glass Mat (AGM) lead-acid battery, like an Optima battery.
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You can keep it in your car, but realize that cold temps will make it much weaker if and when needed. Keeping it charged is the biggest factor in making it last, so keep that up if you want it to have a chance at working.
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I don' t know. We live in Tennessee and have had coldest winter in 20 years getting down to -6 with windchill of -12 and had no problems with the light. We use it to light up our donkey corral at night. It has stayed bright even during our snow and ice storms.
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I leave mine on the charger between uses and have not noticed an issue, it is a great light though, the beam will really reach out to light up things with a clear lighting not the yellowish light you can get with some flashlights.