Two hour run time is not much during power outage....when power goes out, should it be switched to nightlight so it will last longer?
769781
First, I haven't actually timed its duration. However, I do notice that the intensity decreases when you switch to nightlight mode. I believe it should last longer because of this, but cannot confirm.
769782
I am fairly sure the nightlight function will allow the run time to last longer. Maybe you can look into another product if you need a flashlight for longer than two hours, but for my needs, that time frame of usage is perfect.
769783
I bought mine so I could basically find my way around the house if there is a power outage. I would use it to find my better,long lasting flashlights and lanterns.
819046
I have one of these in my kitchen and it works as a great nightlite. I also have one in my bedroom and it is behind a door so the light is not so bright as to keep me awake. I think, for me, if it was not part way hidden it would be bright enough to keep me awake. I have not ever had to use it during a power failure yet. So I can't say how long it would stay lit.
550650
May be, but it depends how you use it. If you turn on/off many times usually it lasts less, if you keep it on more constantly it may last more hours.
1725536
Usually you go to 12 hours lights on to 12 off. Keep the room completely dark during the lights off hours.
2049670
It's a motion detector light, so I don't see why it should stay on for 2 hours. Mine is set for 10 minutes, or so. I've had mine for a year or two, and haven't yet replaced the bulb.
1118219
I had two instances when the power went out in our house and we used the lantern from early evening about 6:00 o'clock until about 11:00 and it ran beautiful for two nights straight. One lantern will light an entire room like a regular lamp. These lanterns are so good that I ordered a second one. Great battery life in my opinion.
350354
Hi! Sorry to hear you are having problems with your Wagan. I have two and have not had any problems with them, so far. Be sure that the light has been charged completely. No less than 8 hours and no more than 10 hours. Over charging or under charging can cause problems with performance. If that doesn,t resolve the issue you are having, you may want to contact Wagan Corporation at... (customerservice@wagan.com) or toll free in the U.S. & Canada (1.800.231.5806) I hope you can get the problem fixed without a hassle. I really like these spotlight lanterns. They were great to have when our power went out for thirteen hours after a tornado went through and knocked down power lines. Have a Great Day! V. Zink
1972419
What everyone else has told you here is true. The only thing I would add is that you may want to play w/ the time in order to fine tune it. I have an 80gal. tank, & have it come on for 1.5hrs in the morning about 6am & again at 6pm. This satisfies all our needs for the day. If you have a cheaper rate at night, time it to come on for the amount of time you determine so that it goes off at the time the rate does too. If the heater is satisfied before the time is up, it won't be on anyway...Remember to reset the clock after a noticeable power outage however!!!
1472596
Hi- I need to be able to do that! Ours is turning off after 30 min and we want it on all night. Not sure which switch does this.
656225
Caution is always the best route to take. I have left the lamp on for 8+ hours I cannot advise on leaving it on 24/7. You may consider a light sensitive night light for 24/7 use.
378364
We turn ours on and off to save energy. Turn on 15 mins prior. Works great.
1142631
You can set it to come on automatically as a night light. The other option is to set it as an emergency light when the power goes off. I have one set as a night light in the front of the house and two as power failure lights in the kitchen and master bedroom.
22444
I have had no power outages, so I can"t answer this question. But I would think your settings would be unaffected.
644213
No matter how much I have cranked mine, I have only had it stay on 3-4 minutes. So once you have cranked sufficiently to energize, you have 3 minutes of light. I no longer crank mine more, just enough to give me the 3 minutes of light since I bought this as an emergency so I can find candles, lanterns, etc. during a power outage. I have one by my bed and one by my computer. Hope this helps.
1029849
I have 4 of these and do not have any issues with it lasting 6-8 hours. I usually do not run the lights on, but I know they do in the kids room and it runs for the normal time.
819044
Low is still pretty bright. I have turned the night light toward the wall at times to make it less bright. I have not experienced a power outage yet, so I can't answer the second part. But, I do love this flashlight!
2127665
I work ten hour shifts and have yet to have had a need to run the light for longer than 15minutes. Additionally, I will toggle with the buttons and switch from one setting to the next and so on. I even play around with the strobe light function. I have not used it for longer than 15minutes at any single given time. Just to be on the safe side I always have the second battery in my cruiser. And I charge the battery every night when I go home. Hopefully this helps!