I have had rechargeable flashlights in my car, they will go dead if left plugged in when car isn't running, it this an issue on this brand?
1824961
All rechargeable (NiCad or NmH) flashlight batteries will eventually go flat if not used, just like the battery in your car unless it's a lithium ion or lithium polymer. To prevent it if you aren't going to be using it for a while, take the battery out, or keep it charging when you can to prevent it from deep discharging, which ruins the batteries fast.
1824962
This occurrence is generally referred to as "back feeding." When your car turns off the the electronics in your car are cut off from the battery and they start pulling power from a device that is plugged in. While I don't own this product hopefully my clarification of the problem will result in an answer for you.
1824963
I have not had that issue. Does your car outlet go off when your car's off? I have two outlets on my console, one turns off with the car and one remains active. I plug into my always active port so if it's in the base it's charging.
1824964
I'm not sure I understand the question but I can tell u I have no problem charging this light in my car. I am not able to charge anything in my civic if the car is not running. The cigarette lighter has no power if the car is off. Perhaps your car is the same way and that's what the issue is.
858048
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.
276484
I guess I'd ask why you think the flashlight manufacturer is responsible for the batteries leaking? Batteries leak due to excess heat (storing your flashlight in a hot car?) or just from being in the flashlight for a lengthy time (it's recommended to change batteries about every six months), neither condition indicating a manufacturing problem with the flashlight, itself.
543310
I know if you leave it plugged in all the time it can end up ruining the battery. But if that is not the case then I would contact the manufacturer.
2164464
What is the problem with switch on the first flashlight.? I bought two more of these of these flashlights the first one worked fine for a week so I ordered two more by the time I got the second order the first flashlight would go on sometimes by pushing the button and other times it wouldn't. And then about a week later I received he other two flashlights. They are very well made machine but I think the switch on the bottom is no problem. I noticed a few other feedbacks that I wasn't the only one that had a problem with the on-off button please answer thank you.
1285137
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.
1948804
The car charger will draw current from your car's battery. Depending on the cigarette lighter plug in your car that you use, some will allow things to still draw power when the car is shut off, some will not. If you find one that is still providing power when the car is shut off, you can leave the maglite plugged in, but if it requires a big charge it may drain too much of your battery. I would have some jumper cables handy the first time I tried it.
996627
Good idea but, no low battery indicator light. As you suspected, at high intensity (1600 lm) the light works for a little over two hours then simply shuts off. However, long-term solution to this problem involves purchasing 2 (two) rechargeable 3.7V & 6000mAh; Li-ion protected with PCB (model #: 26650 &#8776; $16.00 for a pair). Of course, the final step in circumventing this problem is purchasing a recharging unit (the unit made by 4Sevens recharges a single battery in &#8776; 1 hour). Finally, these are very robust and versatile flashlight available to the public. Hope this assist you in making the right purchase for your particular needs Respectfully, Michael O'Grady
1478537
My outlet stays on when my vehicle is turned off. Most outlets are not powered when ignition is off in which case the lights would not work.
26021
I have not had this problem with my flashlight, it works just fine. Sorry to hear you are having a problem.
1466079
I am presently out of town and unable to look at the ones I have. I have never had a problem. They are always well charged and quite btrght when darkness falls. I will be home the end of the first week in Feb and would be happy to check and see if the batteries are replaceable. Off hand I think they may not be, I recall they are well sealed.
634187
Is it charged? If so the bulb may have to be replaced! Mine did. As a result of the way they are shipped the bulbs get ruined! But all and all this is a great flashlight! Call Amazon and tell them it's not working and they are very good on replacing them. I had to do that with mine and the 2nd one was fine.
159752
Make sure you are not using alkalines as they will generally leak inside the flashlight. Any NiMH LSD (Low Self Discharge), staycharged, Duralock or other batteries that generally give off the idea they stay charged for a year are the best. Otherwise you might have some sort of defect, may have stored it in a humid environment.
2090915
I got a 2 pack of an earlier model at least 5 years ago. The charger base on one stopped charging about a year ago so I just charged them back and forth on the good one until now. Both flashlights still work until I get me replacements. I don'y know about the new ones but I'm sticking with this brand based on my experience.
1038089
We do not use rechargeable batteries in the car, but do in the remote. The car seems to die very quickly with rechargeable batteries.
43030
I leave mine plugged in all the time with the blue light still on and have had no problems but my car doesn't sit for more than a couple days without being started.
2203236
Please check your batteries, the batteries might be low. If you use high power on these types of flashlight they use up a lot of battery power.I use for my flashlight UltraFire18650 3000 MAH from Battery Junction website. 3000 MAH is the reserve battery power. It is like the gas tank of your car. The lower the number, the less reserve battery power. Be careful by these batteries from E-Bay there are a lot of FAKES, I buy my batteries from BatteryJunction Website. I hope this helps good luck