Question 1

Image of this flashlight says 79h? Does it will run for 79 hours?

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According to the FL1 testing procedures, with a fresh set of alkaline batteries it will run from full brightness at 30 seconds after turning it on to 10% of full brightness at 79 hours. 10 % is bright enough to light your path if you are walking slowly, and bright enough to read by. I have not personally checked the run time, as I use the FL1 standardized test results as a basis for comparison when buying flashlights. But Maglight can be depended upon to give accurate test results. FWIW, I do not use alkaline batteries in ANYTHING anymore because I have had so many devices ruined by the batteries leaking. I use eneloop rechargeable batteries in almost everything, and for lights that will be stored for long periods of time without being used, like in my Bug Out Bag, I use Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries because they have an extremely long shelf life, and do not leak. In my 3 D Cell Maglite I use adapters that let me use 3 AA batteries to replace 1 D size. So I use 9 AA eneloop batteries in my 3D cell Maglite and they work quite well. This light is BRIGHT, and with it's focusing ability it is very useful in a wide variety of situations.

Question 2

I would like to know why there are different prices for different colors?

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For those who "lost" a black flashlight on a black carpet or other black surface, simply purchase a 1" roll of Photo luminescent (reflective) tape, about $3.00 for a 15' roll. wrap it around a bare part of the handle.  Voila, problem solved!  Also, price difference is due to the increased cost to anodize the aluminum metal.

Question 3

What's is the lumens?

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It’s 168 lumens, as is posted in the ad.  Candlepower (which is really what matters - the reflector and lens has a very large impact) is 42,355.  That’s a lot.  A LOT.  A pocket flashlight might have 500-3000.  A tactical one might have 10,000-20,000.  Crazy ones like my $280 Félix have 12,000 lumens and 200,000 candlepower.  But Maglites are bulletproof (I still have the one I bought in 1980, one year after Mag-Lite was founded, and it looks like new) and will keep their maximum brightness for over 6 hours (for 2-cell) and 80 hours (for 3-cell).  The cool small Fenix and Nitecore flashlights are very bright (up to 40,000 candlepower, 1600 lumens) and small, but they get too hot so their internal processor (they are very smart) will cut back to fairly dim after a few minutes (like 5 or less).  If you really need to keep up maximum brightness for a while (working outside, walking at night through the forest to your campground, searching a field for a lost item) and want something that will last a lifetime, nothing beats a Mag-Lite.  I own 2 rechargeable ones, one 6-cell LED, 5 3-cell LEDs, and 2 2-cell.

Question 4

What is the length?

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10.125"

ASIN	B000IXAJVY
Batteries	3 D batteries required.
Battery Cell Type	Alkaline
Best Sellers Rank	#918,753 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #6,243 in Handheld Flashlights
Color	Black
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (9,046)
Date First Available	October 4, 2004
Description Pile	aa
Included Components	ML51080
Item Weight	15 ounces
Item model number	GIDDS2-131366
Manufacturer	MAGLITE
Material	Alluminum
National Stock Number	6230-01-601-5155
Number Of Pieces	1
Part Number	ST3D016
Pattern	Flashlight
Power Source	Battery-Powered
Product Dimensions	12.34 x 1.56 x 2.25 inches
Shape	Drop
Size	3-Cell
Voltage	1.5 volts
Warranty Description	Not applicable.
Wattage	3

LED 3-Cell D Flashlight

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