Is this light intrinsicly safe for use around flamables?
491084
...as a truck and tractor mechanic I can easily say "yes". With an aluminium structure it's also "fairly" safe around pos. electrical components and wiring.
466902
I find that the light is water resistant. It held up fine in a drizzle during one of my rides. The battery compartment is well sealed by the fine threading used. It is an all metal body for the light. The push button switch used to operate the different modes is inside a rubber nipple. I would not be afraid to use this light in a rainstorm.
617490
As long as the strobe is on, it will be visable! I've been fortunate and not have to use it in an emergency, but trust the companies claim of function. Enormus liability if claim isn't true.
828860
You have given me valuable info .Might be a reason not to but another Dorcey if there are no light replacements .Not a good sign.I will try looking into this. seaBee
2051243
yes no safety issues. not a good idea to shine in the eyes as it is very bright. I have bough 4 or 5 of these and apart from the battery is bit hard to get in due to the clasp it is a great buy...Batteries seem to last a long timetoo.
1422124
I would certainly be cautious when not using these lights as recommended by the manufacturer, i.e dimming them when they are not designed for this type of usage.
1266677
I wouldn't recommend that, but I'm sure the shipper could best answer this question. I used my light in the closet....it works great.
1100802
Yes, I believe it would be safe as long as common(sense) safety is used with a heating product. Note, you cannot see the flame. You can only see the ceramic glow in the darkness. The version I had had a cover when not in use. I made it a habit to let every one know that if this cover is off, assume it's hot. My biggest concern is stability. If it's in cramped conditions, I would avoid using this product unless you can ensure it won't get knocked over. I have secured mine in the center of an old plastic milk crate to give it a wider base. That being said, this is the Boy Scouts. Why do they need a heater? ;-) We never used heater in Boy Scouts. It was all about campfires and long johns. Yes, I believe it would be safe as long as common(sense) safety is used with a heating product. Note, you cannot see the flame. You can only see the ceramic glow in the darkness. The version I had had a cover when not in use. I made it a habit to let every one know that if this cover is off, assume it's hot. My biggest concern is stability. If it's in cramped conditions, I would avoid using this product unless you can ensure it won't get knocked over. I have secured mine in the center of an old plastic milk crate to give it a wider base. That being said, this is the Boy Scouts. Why do they... » Read More Yes, I believe it would be safe as long as common(sense) safety is used with a heating product. Note, you cannot see the flame. You can only see the ceramic glow in the darkness. The version I had had a cover when not in use. I made it a habit to let every one know that if this cover is off, assume it's hot. My biggest concern is stability. If it's in cramped conditions, I would avoid using this product unless you can ensure it won't get knocked over. I have secured mine in the center of an old plastic milk crate to give it a wider base. That being said, this is the Boy Scouts. Why do they need a heater? ;-) We never used heater in Boy Scouts. It was all about campfires and long johns. « Show Less
133254
So far so good, but clearly there are many environmental factors that are not in play for me. My weapon lives in a safe. I transport it in a protective case and I treat the system with kit gloves. I am not LE, nor active military so the weapon with Streamlight is not exposed to "field conditions" in my use profile.
125892
It is EXTREMELY hot! See Todd's answer below which covers very well the caution to use. Do NOT leave this light Unattended and use Extreme Caution!!! The safety wire on the front will fry a bare hand in seconds if accidentally touched. Best used as a work light.
1551787
I believe it would work okay. The light does generate a lot of heat -- so use in a confined spot could cause problems, in my view.PN
1266806
I guess, possibly, on the brightest setting or maybe the strobe setting. If you are in a high risk area, though, I would go with something heavier duty.
217186
Actually, I'm not sure. The light diffusing cover is plastic and maybe a halogen lamp might prove too hot and damage or melt it.
669458
Yes, I do feel safe leaving said product on will not at home. As a design engineer of switch mode power supplies there not much to the circuit that that can lead to a hazardous condition, but they can fail.The fixture is all metal and certified by ETL. ETL is like UL or CSA. Use it safely and you should not have a problem.
586896
I wouldn't use it for a survival light I use it for heating epoxy but the flame isn't big enough for much else!
616195
It's a fairly easy task to put the light in the mount and it can be done quickly. I carry my light on my duty belt and have no hesitation that I can get it into the mount quick enough during a critical situation . Hope that helps, stay safe.
990829
Yes, it is very well designed. To step on and break this light, it would have to be a very heavy set person wearing a hard sole shoe. With bare feet or soft sole shoes, to break this light, they'd have to be so large that I doubt they'd be venturing out to an area on your boat that you would mount it.I mounted it on the side of my boat so I can't speak from experience but it is very solidly built.