Got to say something postive about my workplace...
A few years ago, administration in their infinite wisdom, bought us '5.11 Light For Life' flashlights. In theory, they were an awesome concept. Instead of batteries they used big capacitors that could go from no charge to a full charge in 90 seconds. The capacitors lasted about 2 hours per charge, which was more than enough than we needed on midnights. Even if they didn't, charge them for 90 seconds *voila* new charge.
The capacitors (sp?) were supposed to last for 50,000 charges, and the LED light bulbs were supposed to last for 50 years or more, so in concept, this light should never have to be replaced in my lifetime (get it-- 'Light For Life'). All that went great for about 2 months. There were problems with switches where the light wouldn't turn off, problems with the charger in the light where it wouldn't charge the capacitor, etc. and so forth. Anyway, that was all good, because the company would replace them ad infinitum...or so they said. After one year, they announced they were no longer making the light, and would honor the program with another light with regular rechargable batteries. BUT, they would not replace batteries on the new ones once they went out. Of course, this was the biggest cost of the light. So we received the replacements, with no intention of keeping them in service for very long.
This is where the good part comes in...they bought us rechargable LED Mag Lights to replace those. The best in the business. They have high beam, low beam and strobe depending on how many times you click the switch. They're metal, not plastic like the others we had. AND they're made in the good old US of A in Ontario, California, out of US supplied parts. These lights have stood the test of time, and although the batteries will have to be replaced, the rest of the light is guaranteed for life, and they send them out without question if a replacement is needed.
I was shocked. I couldn't believe that a government entity made an intelligent decision. Then again, our new boss is different than anybody I've worked for. He's smart, he's nice and he's fair. He won't last long here. He'll get promoted in a hurry.
