Streamlight 33202 ProPolymer 3 C-Cell 10-LED Flashlight, Yellow

by Streamlight

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Streamlight's 3C flashlight is a waterproof, non-conductive, thermoplastic LED flashlight with a handy tailcap on/off switch. It features 10 ultra bright white LEDs offering a continuous run time of up to 336 hours on a single set of batteries. This light is UL Listed for Class I, Division 1 hazardous location uses-so when you're stuck in the dark you know you've got the best lighting available. Weighing just 13 1/2 ounces and just 8 5/8 inches long, this baby is easy to pack around. The LEDs are designed to last for over 100,000 hours. Waterproof up to 200 feet, this light is virtually indestructible. A non-conductive polymer features a rubber face cap for impact and shock resistance.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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• ASIN: B00008BFS9
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• Item model number: 33202
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #51,427 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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64 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Product But Overpriced, August 2, 2003

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Diego Banducci (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Streamlight 33202 ProPolymer 3 C-Cell 10-LED Flashlight, Yellow (Tools & Home Improvement)

Streamlight obviously put some thought into this light; the overall design and quality of materials are excellent. It provides bright (although diffuse) light, uses standard "C" batteries (unlike products from some other manufacturers, notably Coast Cutlery), has a waterproof body made out of high-impact plastic, and is comfortable in the hand.

The only thing I don't like about it is that the on-off button is located on the end of the light instead of the side. This is not only inconvenient, but makes it impossible to stand the light on end during power outages, an obvious use for LED lights. This problem seems to be endemic to most LED lights, so this one is no exception.

Don't expect a light with a focused beam. LED lights emit diffuse light, the difference is similar to that between a shotgun and a rifle. This light is good for lighting up the area about 50 feet in front of you. It will, however, be visible to others at a great distance, an attractive safety feature for those who take it along on evening walks.

The LEDs themselves are incredibly bright, you should not look at them diectly.

All in all, an excellent product, although the price substantially exceeds the cost of manufacture which is probably no more than five dollars. If you can wait two years, comparable lights should become available at about half to a third of the price, although probably not of the same quality.

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It grows on you, November 17, 2003

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Randy Lee Willard (Frederick, Maryland United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Streamlight 33202 ProPolymer 3 C-Cell 10-LED Flashlight, Yellow (Tools & Home Improvement)

Very nice product for what it does, but it takes some getting used to. First the good. Appears very durable and has a nice feel to it when carrying. Excellent for inside a house, such as during a power outage. The white light is very diffuse and wide angle illuminating a large area or an entire room.

Now for the not-so-good. The on switch in at the end of unit - inconvenient. The LED light is very different from the traditional flashlights and may not be what you expect. The light is not focused. Used outdoors, the diffuse light will illuminate I found relatively good up to only about 30 feet. The beam cannot be focused from a diffuse pattern to a sharp compact beam. My mag light is definitely better for outdoors.

Overall, nice product but it serves a niche. Definitely not the only flashlight I would want - or need - to own.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good flashlight, July 29, 2005

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Mike in the Middle (Midwest) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Streamlight 33202 ProPolymer 3 C-Cell 10-LED Flashlight, Yellow (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is a great flashlight. The light is bright and clear, the bulbs last, basically, forever, and, because there is no waste heat, the batteries last a long time. LED flashlights are a little more expensive than a standard flashlight. They are, however, so functionally superior that I will never again buy a non-LED flashlight. This particular light is first-rate. It is small enough to not get in the way, but produces more light than a standard flashlight. Its bright yellow case makes it hard to misplace. It is also comfortable in the hand. All-in-all, a good choice.