Binding: Electronics
Brand: Freeplay
EAN: 6008553000106
Label: Freeplay
Manufacturer: Freeplay
Model: BS-022-AUK-11-FO
MPN: BS-022-AUK-11-FO
Publisher: Freeplay
Release Date: August 14, 2006
Studio: Freeplay

Features:

• Manufactured by Freeplay
• "Tags: Eco-friendly, Energy Efficient, Wind up, Best Sellers, Portable Gadget, Torches"

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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
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The Freeplay Jonta Wind Up torch is both energy efficient and on the cutting edge of new technology. It is powered by a solid state Luxeon Star 1 Watt LED. A 30 second wind of the handle provides about 10 minutes of light in energy saving mode.



Features include:

• Wind-up and rechargable power
• Energy efficient LED with 100 000 hour lifetime
• Rechargable batteries

Technical information



Wind up AC alternator is driven by the wind-up hand crank.  The batteries are rechargable Ni MH battery pack. Can also be charged via mains adaptor  (6V 200mA AC DC adapter) not supplied.



A fully recharged battery will last 24 hours in the energy saving mode, or 2 and a half hours on full power.



Size: 20 cm long x 8 cm wide



Weight: 445 g



Colour: Silver



The charging adapter

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Rating: - Fantastic Rechargable Torch
This is a super torch!

I keep mine in the boot of my car in case of emergency. I have only had to use it twice in the two years that I have owned it. Each time was for a puncture, each time in rainy, winter weather. It performed perfectly each time!
Prior to owning the Freeplay Jonta I had a variety of conventional torches/lamps in my car. I always forgot to check battery life in these torches which meant I did not have emergency lighting.

I strongly recommend having ... Read More

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Rating: - Disappointing
I bought this hoping it would provide a permanent solution to endless battery buying. In the event, I was very disappointed. The torch refused to hold its charge, even after being charged overnight using the computer, particularly galling if you're out on your own, at night, in unlit roads, as I was. The manufacturer claims a 30 second wind gives 10 minutes light but in my experience, several minutes wind gave only a couple of minutes. Also, the on-off switch was faulty, would sometimes refuse to switch ... Read More

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Rating: - No batteries - way cool.
This torch is superb. You just leave it alone and when needed, give it a good old wind and it works a treat. Really bright on the max setting. It comes with a mini-usb charging cable if you are too tired to crank it. Superb. Trevor Bayliss you are a genius!

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Rating: - The right light
I've been progressively spending more and more time outdoors, and also trying to become a more ethically minded consumer. I purchased my first wind up torch early 2006, for a fiver i couldn't go far wrong. It had two light settings, a 5 minute wind would last about 15 minutes of light, plus it was just small enough to hold in my mouth. After an arduous trek in the Pyrenees in summer 2006, the little torch died.
So i decided to get another wind up torch, this time better quality, a bit of research ... Read More

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