NACHI Beam Flashlight

[Kevin R. Goff]

I'm looking to buy three of the best flashlights (rechargable) on the market - one flashlight for each inspection of the day. I'm looking for feedback from members who have purchased and used the NACHI Beam.

Thank you for your feedback

[dchew]

The NACHI flashlight is basically a Streamlight. I've used a UltraStinger and I'm happy with it. You just have to be aware that the UltraStinger is good only for about an hour. Save it for the attic and crawlspace.

I use another Streamlight called a Polystinger which is smaller and uses LEDs. The 4 AA batteries in this flashlight will last up to 2 or 3 weeks of continuous usage.

[bkelly1]

The ultra can also charge in 15 minutes, making having two of them very handy to do three inspections in a day.

[Kevin R. Goff]

Dwight and Ben - Thanks for the input.

Dwight - which model of the polystinger do you use.

Ben - Charges in 15 minutes? Do you own the ultraStinger? If this is in fact true, I think I'll buy two and also buy/try the polystinger Dwight uses.

[Joe Funderburk, CMI]

I use 2 of these Streamlight flashlights. I have a home charger and car charger. The LED feature is nice if you're under the house and it starts to die on you--you have a backup system to get out and enough light to finish the inspection. I got 2 different colors so I could keep up with which one was charged.

I chose not to get he Ultra-Stingers because of its more limited battery life.

http://www.streamlight.com/product/product.aspx?pid=89

[bkelly1]

You have to request the 15min charger, but it does charge in 15 minutes , and last about an hour. I am very pleased. Yes I own three of them. (one for the house)

[dchew]

Originally Posted by kgoff

Dwight and Ben - Thanks for the input.

Dwight - which model of the polystinger do you use.

Ben - Charges in 15 minutes? Do you own the ultraStinger? If this is in fact true, I think I'll buy two and also buy/try the polystinger Dwight uses.

I don't believe that you can recharge a UltraStinger in 15 minutes. Probably 2 or 3 hours if it's fully drained.

The Polystinger I use has 4 AA batteries in it and is about 6" long. The LEDs are bright enough to light up the area underneath the kitchen sink. I carry one on me and a spare in the bag. Get the fluorscent green one instead of the black one. Easier to spot when you put it down somewhere.

[bkelly1]

You know, maybe its 2 -1/2hrs, Now I am not sure.

[Larry D. Kage]

Originally Posted by bkelly1

You know, maybe its 2 -1/2hrs, Now I am not sure.

2 1/2 hours is the "fast" charge on a depleted battery...

Great flashlight, the UltraStinger.

[tmels]

the nachi ultra stinger flashlight is awsome.
I was lucky enough to win mine at the electrical course in toronto.

[Kevin R. Goff]

Thanks again for all the input!

[Stephen W. Stanczyk]

I've got 2 UltraStingers with an extra battery in the bag. I also have the PolyStinger LED light. I really like the Poly LED in the crawl spaces. It is smaller, lighter and they give a white light instead of the yellow tinge that most regular bulbs give off. It helps with true colors on pictures.