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Princeton Tec Pulsar II LED Light

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Item # 671104

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Fun, new colors! A two-way switch allows this tiny light to be used as a pinch light for intermittent use, or flick the switch for continuous burn.

Nearly indestructible LED bulb casts an even light
Powered by two tiny lithium cells (included) for up to 14 hours of light
Durable, water-resistant construction--perfect for use in wet conditions
Hook it on your backpack or keychain with the attached split ring to keep it handy

Made in USA.

Item 671104

The first color listed in Color/Size Info refers to the case, followed by the color of the LED light. For example, if you select Green/White, you'll receive a light with a green body that shines a white light.

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Princeton Tec Pulsar II LED Light Customer Reviews

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Princeton Tec Pulsar II LED Light

3.1

(based on 9 reviews)

44%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Bright (6)

Cons

Best Uses

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (4), Casual/ recreational (4)
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Jan

2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

One fatal flaw

By Techie Jim

from Los Angeles, CA

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Pros

Bright
Inexpensive
Small and light

Cons

Poor switch design

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Princeton Tec Pulsar II LED Light:

I put this light on my keychain and stuck it in my pocket. Some time later I pulled it out to find that the switch was turned on. I don't know how much battery was used up in the meantime.

Maybe mine is defective, but it takes almost no effort to slide the switch into the on position.

It's still worth having if you keep it where it won't turn itself on accidentally, or where you will notice it if it does. But I'll keep my old Photon Microlight II in my pocket.

Oct

2007

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Small but unreliable

By ronref

from Minneapolis MN

About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Small and Compact

Cons

Unreliable switch

Best Uses

Comments about Princeton Tec Pulsar II LED Light:

I've gone through 2 of these, and I won't bother buying a third. I wanted a small emergency light to attach to my key ring, and the two-way (squeeze on and constant on) switch sounded great. But the switches broke in both lights after simply being carried around in my pocket for a few months. The lights became unreliable after only minimal switch use.

Dec

2011

3.0

Replacing battery damages "switch"

By PhilA

from Laramie, WY

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Pros

Cons

Fragile

Best Uses

Comments about Princeton Tec Pulsar II LED Light:

Switch is sometimes erratic on new lights and becomes so after battery replacement. Replacing the battery is problematic: the "switch" is simply a plastic slider that presses one of the LED's leads (a light-weight wire) against the adjacent battery terminal. This wire is soft and does not tolerate more than one battery replacement before the whole affair becomes intermittant.

Apr

2011

4.0

Switch is soft but can be stiffened

By Trurl

from San Jose, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Bright

Cons

Best Uses

Car Camping
Hiking

Comments about Princeton Tec Pulsar II LED Light:

I was looking for a sturdy light, with replaceable batteries, for my keychain. I was disappointed that the switch on this flashlight was too soft. I wondered if my experience was common, so I searched the internet and REI, and found these reviews mentioning the soft switch.

I decided to look at the inside of the flashlight, to see if I could stiffen the switch. The battery replacement instructions on the package gave me courage. Opening the case is not too easy because it is strong and tight. It requires prying all around with a small screwdriver. I carefully lifted off the top half. It seems like the LED is secured somehow, which is good, so it doesn't fall out. But you still need to be careful not to let the batteries fall out after you remove the cover.

Here is what I did to stiffen the switch:

After removing the cover, gently lift the thick wire (LED terminal) and bend it straight upward a slight amount, so when you let go it points up at a 10 or 20 degree angle (instead of lying nearly flat on the surface of the battery.)

Then carefully put the top half of the case back in place, lining up the little pins that need to fit into their matching holes, and squeeze it together. The case is made of amazing indestructible plastic, which is good, because it requires a lot of pressure to close it again. You have to pinch it from all sides to get it closed all the way.

I haven't had the light long enough to rate the durability or long battery life, but I am expecting they will be good.

Nov

2010

2.0

better choices

By Erik W

from Tacoma, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Bright
Lightweight
Small

Cons

Poor quality

Best Uses

Keychain

Comments about Princeton Tec Pulsar II LED Light:

Bought this light to replace a pinch-only model. Unfortunately the switch is both hard to use and unreliable. Most of the time the switch fails to turn the light on at all. Recommend choosing another brand. That's what I'm going to do.

Aug

2010

5.0

I carry this all the time

By The old dog

from Springfield, MO

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Bright
Durable
Long battery life
Reliable

Cons

No Beam Adjustment

Best Uses

Car Camping

Comments about Princeton Tec Pulsar II LED Light:

I carry this with me on a key ring, in my purse - all the time. When I need a quick light unexpectedly, it always performs. It bounces around and is scruffed against other things and has never turned unintentionally been turned on. Very convenient and reliable. I have given several as surprise gifts.

Sep

2007

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Great to begin with, fading

By Chelle

from Minnesota

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Pros

Bright

Cons

Dim
Low battery life
No Beam Adjustment

Best Uses

Everyday use

Comments about Princeton Tec Pulsar II LED Light:

Used to work well. Now the light is fading after 2 months use. Probably need to change battery or light.

Sep

2007

4.0

unbeatable portability

By shiva

from Maryland, crab country

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Pros

Bright
featherlight
Long battery life
Stable

Cons

very high price per pound

Best Uses

multiple use

Comments about Princeton Tec Pulsar II LED Light:

great little light -- so light you can forget you have it, but good for myriad applications in most conditions. I've bought so many I should get a bulk discount.

Sep

2007

4.0

Good emergency light

By CKL

from New Mexico

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Comments about Princeton Tec Pulsar II LED Light:

I much prefer this version of the pulsar because of it's on/off switch. It sure beats squeezing if you have to keep the light on for more than a couple seconds.

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