Vector VEC146Y Tough Bright Rechargeable Flashlight Lantern

by Vector

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Versatile, multi-function, rugged, rechargeable 6-volt lantern. Vector flashlights are dependable, long-lasting, strong, and packed with advanced state-of-the-art electronics. Vector emergency power outage lights plug into a standard 120-volt wall outlet and give you an automatic method of lighting hazardous situations in public and private installations. Vector flashlights also provide multiple uses, like converting to a camp lantern, or providing constant glowing electro-luminescent nightlight when plugged into the wall - perfect if you want a flashlight handy and you have places you want illuminated at all times, like stairways and home entry points. Vector flashlights are an excellent choice if you anticipate any kind of security or emergency lighting situation.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5 x 7 inches ; 7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 11 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0002JJTMY
• Item model number: VEC146Y
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #122,596 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #69 in Home Improvement > Hardware > Flashlights > Flashlight Lanterns
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Handy Rechargeable Spotlight, December 2, 2005

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Robert McClard "scienceguy2001" (Yuba City , Ca USA) - See all my reviews
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I am a bit of a flashlight nut... I go for walks at night or go geocaching at night... this is a very bright lantern and lasts over an hour. Recharging is easy .... It has a nice "feel" and carries well. It is heavy to carry on long walks but good for spotting "things" off in the bushes... so the weight is a trade off for a lot of light. Has a small LED lamp for less light and longer life when needed.
Update: February 2007
This light is still going strong and I still use it for night walks when things are wet and difficult to see. Charger is built in so it is handy to recharge. Recommend.

17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Dark future for a bright product, March 18, 2006

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Marcia Peterson "real person" (Out here) - See all my reviews
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I was very disappointed with this lantern. I was looking for a bright handy flashlight that was rechargeable. No easy task.
There are not many on the market to choose from.
The "Built in AC Charger" is a plug that sticks out of one end of the unit. It took a few tries, but eventually I found an extension cord that fit on the unit so I could charge it.
The unit is bulky, the on/off switch is not intuitive or sensible.
I gave it 2 stars because, well, the light is nice....

16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Rechargeable lantern, March 3, 2006

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C. Fitzgerald - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vector VEC146Y Tough Bright Rechargeable Flashlight Lantern (Tools & Home Improvement)

I don't particularly care for the charging procedure. You have to plug an extension cord into the back of the lantern. Another feature I don't particularly like is the way you lock the light on -- so the beam shines the full time. It basically takes two hands to turn the lantern on and to keep it on-- one to hold the button the other to push the little button in the lock position.

I think it will last a good while. It is heavy duty. The weight is pretty heavy too-- I wouldn't want to take it on a backpacking trip.

All in all I think it was a descent purchase-- only time will tell.