Streamlight 51012 3 C-Cell Xenon/6-LED Twin-Task Flashlight, Titanium

by Streamlight

Product Description

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The versatile Streamlight Twin-Task 3C flashlight combines a high-intensity xenon bulb with six ultra-bright white LEDs--featuring Streamlight's C4 LED technology--enabling you to choose between a super-bright light (xenon) and an incredibly long run time (LED). It's ideal for use in a wide variety of applications, including industrial, automotive, security, household, and even recreation.

Versatile light with xenon bulb and up to six LEDs (view larger).

 

Streamlight Twin-Task 3C At a Glance: Three modes of operation Xenon bulb, 3 LEDs, or 6 LEDs Powered by 3 C-size batteries Up to 160 hours of run time (on 6 LEDs) Water resistant (IPX4 rating) Scratch-resistant polycarbonate lens Limited lifetime warranty

Powered by three C-size batteries (not included), you'll get up to 5 hours of run time when using the xenon bulb, up to 160 hours when using three LEDs, and up to 100 hours of use with the full complement of six LEDs. The xenon bulb has a light output of 57 lumens, while the full six-LED output is 52 lumens (28 lumens in three-LED mode).

Constructed from anodized machined aluminum alloy, the durable Twin-Task is both corrosion and water resistant (IPX4 rating). Other features include an O-ring seal, unbreakable polycarbonate lens, pushbutton head switch, enhanced knurled grip for easy handling, and adjustable focus when using the xenon bulb. It measures 9.02 inches long, and it has a 1.26-inch body diameter (1.68 inches at the head). This Twin-Task 3C weighs 1 pound when loaded with batteries.

Streamlight's C4 LED Technology

Basic LEDs provide a number of significant advantages, including significantly longer run time, an almost infinite life, and amazing durability since there is no glass or filament. A downside to basic LED bulbs is that they're not especially bright, but Streamlight has tackled that problem with its C4 LED technology.

Producing a brighter, more powerful, blinding light than any LED that's come before, the Streamlight-engineered reflector with C4 Photonic Crystal technology almost triples the brightness and creates an intense beam that pierces the darkness. With C4 LED technology, your Streamlight flashlight will approximate the range and brightness of a xenon bulb. You'll also enjoy the long-run times and indestructibility of an LED with an increased level of brightness that leaves basic LEDs in the dark.

Warranty

This flashlight is warranted to be free of defect for a lifetime of use. Streamlight will repair, replace or refund the purchase price, at its option, of any Streamlight product that does not work or that you manage to break for as long as you own it. This limited lifetime warranty excludes abuse, batteries, switches, electronics, and normal wear and tear. Switches and electronics have a two-year limited warranty with proof of purchase.

What's in the Box

Twin-Task 3C flashlight; lanyard; operating instructions

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Product Description

Offers the user a choice between a super bright (Xenon) light or incredibly long (LED) runtime light.

• A patented LED/Xenon combination for super brightness and ultra-long runtime
• O-ring sealed
• Water resistant
• Lanyard included
• Anodized aluminum
• Computer-machined
• 3 modes: 3 LED, 6 LED and Xenon

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 1.7 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008VE4J
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 51012
• Batteries: 3 C batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #66,717 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Multipurpose Light, January 13, 2007

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D. Baker (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Streamlight 51012 3 C-Cell Xenon/6-LED Twin-Task Flashlight, Titanium (Tools & Home Improvement)

Face it, we all like a good flashlight. I'm an airline pilot and was looking for a powerful flashlight for preflight inspections that wouldn't take up a lot of room in my flightkit. This is my first LED flashlight, and overall I am impressed with it. It is very well made and feels comfortable in hand. Some have complained about the switch requiring four actuations to cycle from off to off again, but I don't find this to be annoying and the switch works well. The LED bulbs bathe close targets in a wide, somewhat bluish light, but illumination intensity drops off rapidly outside of a few yards. I seldom use the 3 bulb position, opting for all 6 LEDs most of the time. The Xenon bulb does a good job illuminating areas at longer distances, but not appreciably better than the 2D cell Maglite this flashlight replaced. That said, it is considerably lighter and my Maglite doesn't have LEDs.
Overall, it is a versatile light at a very good price. If you're looking for a flashlight for varying conditions and can handle a tough life, here it is.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I stopped buying batteries, December 6, 2008

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Just Anonymous (Georgia, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Streamlight 51012 3 C-Cell Xenon/6-LED Twin-Task Flashlight, Titanium (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this flashlight right before I left for a month and a half long African Safari back in 2005. I bought it from Amazon - they got it to me on time.

I bought this flashlight, put in some high quality batteries and took off for Africa. I used this flashlight virtually every night in my tent using one of the LED modes. You can click it once for 3 LEDs, click again for 5 LEDs, and click again for a halogen bulb. This came in very handy -- when I needed strong light, I'd use the halogen but for virtually most applications, I'd stay on 3 or 5 LED mode.

I must say, I didn't need to change batteries while in Africa. Today, the flashlight sits on my nightstand as a backup in case I lose power. The batteries in it are the same that I put in back in 2005 before I left for Africa. Every now and again, I'll test the light, open it up and check the batteries. I'm now wondering how long they will last.

The flashlight still looks brand new even after regular use for camping and after a grueling trip through Africa. The quality of this flashlight is exceptional.

What I wish would be better? It'd be nice if it had a spare halogen bulb and it'd be nice if the LEDs were upgradable....there are much stronger LEDs on the market today but with the halgoen bulb, it does quite well.

The LEDs are extremely efficient as I mentioned.

This is a wonderful flashlight. I can't recommend it highly enough.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Precision Tool, September 15, 2008

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Mark Chuchra (Toronto, Ontario) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Streamlight 51012 3 C-Cell Xenon/6-LED Twin-Task Flashlight, Titanium (Tools & Home Improvement)

This flashlight feels really nice in the hand -- like a finely machined instrument. I used some rechargeable NiMH cells to power it, but was unsatisfied with the degree of brightness. Switching to some alkaline cells really brought up the brightness level. If you want a super bright light, look elsewhere. Perhaps a lamp with more LEDs would glow more brightly. I would have been more impressed with the product if I could simultaneously light the Xenon bulb and the LEDs for a brighter glow option.