Streamlight 61052 Septor LED Headlamp with Strap
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Streamlight 61052 Septor LED Headlamp with Strap
Customer Review: Septor Stream Light head lights with 7 LED's
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been using these lights commercially for the last 6 yrs and they are reliable and provide a good light with good battery life that is measured in weeks of use everyday. They only take 3 AAA batteries.
I especially like the two style head band straps; one for hard hats and one for that fits over your naked head.
I use one of each style of head band as I use them almost every day and the changeover is somewhat of a pain.
They aren't the smallest or lightest on the market, but I can not imagine a light that is more reliable. I would recommend this light to anyone. I bought one of the lights when they first became available and my clients would snicker and ask if I was a coal miner. Now they are common as can be in the utility power plants that I consult to. It seems as if everyone has a head light and these Stream Light are the most common among professionals.
The only negative is that they don't give you much warning when the batteries go dead. It's full brilliance and then 60 seconds after noticing that it isn't as bright as it was........it's dead. This is no biggie for me as I buy my batteries by the case in all sizes and I keep them changed out often. I'll use a digital volt meter and change the batteries when they get down to 1.3 vdc from the full 1.6vdc when new. Stream Light also makes a very similar head light with 3 LED's and a central incandescent bulb that is only good for gauging battery life. The incandescant light will dim noticeably when the batteries get low, but the LED's are still bright.
Customer Review: Great Investment for Work
Summary: 5 Stars
I work road construction, and this has been the year of the night work. I have an LED flashlight, but it was a problem with rummaging through a tool box, or trying to fix a generator to get the light plants up and running. I did see a few cheaper headlamps at the local hardware store, but decided to check amazon.
I came across the Streamlight 61052, and decided to give it a try. The build quality is excellent, with gaskets for the battery door and lens surround. I immediately got the product out of the package and attached it to my hardhat, batteries installed I was out the door.
I arrived at the project, and almost forgot I had the headlamp on...I peered into our job trailer straining my eyes for the equipment I needed, until that little light came on above my head...literally!
The three brightness settings are one of the greatest features of this lamp, the choices are:
1 press= 1 Led
2 presses= 3 Led's
3 presses= 7 Led's
4 presses= OFF
Even with only 1 Led lit, the area in front of you is filled with brilliant white light, and with all 7 on, you feel like its noon! I would highly recommend this headlight, to anybody needing a little extra light for any activity. I personally cant wait to try this thing outside of work, maybe for some fishing, or camping!
Customer Review: Amazingly useful
Summary: 5 Stars
Received this as a Christmas present in 2008 and was initially disappointed thinking 'great, now what will I do with it?'. An hour later I was setting up the new Wii machine and used the headlight to illuminate the sockets behind the television, then again when crawling under the furniture to access wall sockets, then again for something else. Over the last year I have used it practically everyday when flossing the kids' teeth, for atmospheric reading of bed-time stories, or walking the dog on winter nights. I also travel with it and have taken it to Africa 6 times and camping in the wilds of Sudan without it failing. Being an unashamed geek I have even used it on transatlantic flights to read with - I realize it does not enhance my looks, but does not disturb other passengers with the overhead light. In short this headlight gives very good illumination using 1,3 or 7 LEDs, battery life is very good with very little fading of the luminosity as the batteries get old. I can not compare it to other similar products, but I have found mine to be robust and amazingly useful.Customer Review: A must have!
Summary: 5 Stars
I got this gadget for Christmas and had been wanting one for years, but wasn't sure what to go with. After reading other reviews I decided on this one, and am EXTREMELY pleased with it. Although it appears bulky, it's not at all heavy with only 3 AAA batteries, and a cushion on the back of the light piece. The straps are thick and easily adjustable, and the on button is easy to access while wearing the light. It also allows for angle adjustment which is EXTREMELY helpful and allows for 3 light settings (low-3 LEDs, medium-5 LEDs, and high-7 LEDs). Originally I wanted this for those moments when I would need flashlight while putting together furniture or wiring equipment behind a tv or desk, but in just one day of use, I've used it while knitting, walking the dog, and many other situations. Although, some might call this a "geek-light" I think it's a gadget everyone should have!Customer Review: Light works like a champ
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought a headlamp from HomeDepot earlier this year to extend my winter work days. I liked it a lot but it wasn't as bright as I needed. So I searched the net for the the brightest headlamp. The SEPTOR came up as a top contender so I decided to take a chance on it. I was very pleased when I received it. It is very bright, more like a good flash light then an LED light. The headlamp is bigger then others but the head strap is very comfortable and I have found it not to be a problem. The extra light is a good trade off.
I haven't actually measured the battery life but I use the lamp at full power and change the batteries about every 2 weeks. (probably 10 hours) It will run longer but the light starts to dim and I prefer to have it as bright as possible.
Overall it is an Excellent light.