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Dorcy-
12" SIGNAL WAND- 41-1061 & SIGNAL
LIGHT STAND-41-1059
ABOVE, Left- By Day | Center-By Night | Right-
9" & 12" Signal Wands
Description..
There are several non-chemical and
non-incendiary traffic signal wands currently on the
market- the Dorcy 12" (13"nominal) Traffic
Signal Wand is currently one of the largest of the
pack. Having the dual function of a hand-held wand
as well as a roadside emergency beacon makes it unique
in a class containing products that fulfill either
one or the other task but not both. The longer and
wider dimensions of the Dorcy 12" wand make it
more effective in both drawing attention from afar
as well as for marshalling traffic as it nears the
scene of an emergency. Weighing about the same as
a popular 2XD-cell flashlight, it's light enough for
almost anyone to use comfortably. The use of fluorescent
(day-glow) red in the LED casing, means that it has
very good daytime visibility as well. By using long
life 5mm LED's instead of incandescent bulbs, costly
and awkward bulb replacements are eliminated .Somewhat
resembling a 'light saber' the Dorcy signal wand is
easy to wield and the rubber covered pushbutton switch
is highly responsive and light to the touch . A thoughtful
wrist lanyard mitigates against an accidental dropping-especially
under duress or in highly adverse conditions. The
real bonus to this product is the accessory tripod.
Manufactured with the same attention to quality, it
allows the wand to be securely supported for nonflammable
road side emergency 'flare' applications. The tripod
folds for stowage. Manufactured from highly impact
resistant plastic- polycarbonate, the Dorcy wand stood
up well to drop tests on concrete and asphalt. No
claim is made for resistance to direct impact from
a moving motor vehicle or for crush resistance in
the event a wand is run over. Police and Sheriff's
Department Officers, Valet Parking, School Traffic
Safety Officers, Road Construction Crews, Emergency
Responders or anyone who needs a highly visible light
for traffic safety will find this product a valuable
tool in managing traffic and mitigating against accidents.
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12" Signal Wand 1061, MSRP $12.99
Folding Tripod Stand 1059, MSRP $5.99
Supplier :
http://www.dorcy.com
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Specifications..
- Colors:Safety Orange
- Composition:Polycarbonate casing
- Fabrication:Injection molded parts
- 6 Superbright Nichia LED's
- Power:2X D-cells
- Accessories:nylon wrist strap (included)
/dedicated tripod (separate accessory)
- Controls: Single pushbutton On/Off
click switch
- Dimensions:L 21.75" (illuminator
13.5"), widest diameter=2"
- Net weight:468gms /2.94lbs
- Quick observations:Largest signal
wand /Lightweight/Water resistant 'O' ring seals
/400 hour runtime/impact resistant
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Evaluation Results & Conclusions...
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Real Life Testimonial...
Ease of Use
Excellent . Requires very little learning
if any. Intuitive functional model. No cognitive overhead
. Loading the batteries entails a simple unscrewing
of the handle from the wand and inserting two fresh
D-cell batteries (positive ends up towards the wand).
Activation occurs when the round, rubber covered switch
button is depressed. This is a simple On/Off activation
with no momentary or 'Morse Code' signaling capability.
Making the wand stand up simply entails spreading
the tripod legs apart on a level surface and then
inserting the wand- handle first into the stand's
collar.
5 points
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Task performance optimization
Excellent . Accomplishes the task of clearly
signaling a warning to oncoming vehicles or for directing
traffic to move in a specific manner. The largeness
of the 12" wand allows for effective functionality
at a greater distance and/or with a more obvious signaling
effect- especially in circumstances involving high
speed traffic or inclement environmental conditions.
Smaller wands would be useful in situations where
the traffic was moving more slowly , distances between
traffic control and vehicles closer, or visibility
not impaired. Projection of the simultaneously
flashing LED light array inside the red casing is
excellent- with bright light emanating from all around
the casing as well as from the very tip of the wand.
Projection is nearly spherical with only a disc the
diameter of the handle being blocked from view.
5 points
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Durability
Long term tests have not been done. First
impression . Replacement frequency will depend on
variables such as frequency of dismantling / re-assembly,
roughness of use, exposure to UV and heat/cold as
well as other unpredictable factors. Based on concrete
and drop tests that we've conducted, we've provisionally
given this product a durability rating of:
4 points
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Adaptability/Suitability
Within the constraints of it's design, the
Dorcy 12" Signal Wand is a suitable problem solver
in contexts for which it is intended to be used- that
is: signaling a road hazard emergency or directing
traffic under most anticipated circumstances.
We did not torture test this product, not
did we subject it to the widest possible range of
situations. No claim is being made for suitability,
durability or effectiveness.
4.5 points
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Quality of match to host product
Excellent. Accessory tripod stand perfectly matches,
fits and compliments the Dorcy 12" Signal Wand
5 points
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Pros > 1) Big , Bright and Effective 2)
Uses common D-cell batteries 3)LED lights will not
burn out or cause combustion 4) Very reasonably priced
5) Lightweight and ergonomically pleasant to use 6)
Water resistant seals 7) High quality fabrication
Cons > 1) Not ubiquitous in consumer
retail channels
Rating -5.0 Stars =
Highly Recommended
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