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Environmental Protection
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Warranty
Retail Availability & Cost

1- The TnC Hyper-Lux III is a sleek post-modern interpretation of the classic flashlight form. The Hyper-Lux III uses a Lumileds Luxeon III LED powered by 2,CR123A Lithium batteries or rechargeable equivilants. The Hyper-Lux III '05 Edition is a custom machined limited edition flashlight that exudes high quality fabrication and attention to detail. Characteristic of its maker, Chris Ogaz of TnC Custom Products (Ontario, California) this Special Limited Edition includes the famous 'Splash Anodizing' finish that makes each light a one of a kind- no two patterns ever alike.Also view images of the Bead-Blasted Edition >
2- The flashlight is radially symmetrical and the head is obviously wider in diameter from the body.
3- Though simple in shape, the Hyper-Lux III profile is interesting to behold. Thanks to cooling fins that are cut into the head as well as bands of elegant diagonal knurling along the body and tail pieces– the light has a sculptural look that sets it apart from mass produced flashlights in it’s size class. In adition, the bezel is pentagonally cut to undescore its homage to the Machine Age era of modern art.
4- The Hyper-Lux III is a small hand-holdable light. It’s ideal for situations where the maximum output combined with a long run-time are paramount . Though it's a formidable illuminator, the Hyper-Lux III is nonetheless very small and lightweight- being barely heavier than a popular classic flashlight of the same form factor. This makes it useful for individuals with small to medium and large hands.
5- Along the body, circumferential grooves are separated by a band of aggressive diagonal knurling. These are framed by areas of smooth aluminum.The bead-blasted finish version has matte sheen that gives it a smooth granular texture.
6- The aluminum wall thickness of the battery tube is 1-1.5 mm.
7- The two sections are crafted with a jeweler’s precision and fit together very precisely with a smooth threading action. This is a tool made with high precision engineering.
8-Unlike in previous TnC lights, the head and body sections are fused- lacking any real joint. This means that a custom retaining ring located in the front-end, is the only accessible point for the electronic components. This strategy has numerous advantages to the manufacturer and extra waterproofness for the customer.
9- The limited edition production sample that we evaluated was made from aircraft aluminum sporting a swirl pattern anodizing of Pumpkin Orange against a black background. This anodizing should be effective against casual abrasion and corrosion. As such it's the most artistic form of surface protection that has ever been afforded to a flashlight.
10- There is no 'play' or rattle anywhere in the Hyper-Lux III. Substantial 'O' ring seals at all junctions between sections provide a snug fit as well as a seal against the elements- especially water.

1- Stowage- An included heavy duty clip mounted belt holster provides a practical way to stow and carry the light. The maker of the holster is RipOffs, a well known and respected manufacturer of such items in the USA.
2-Basic activation- In normal use, light emits from the front of the flashlight when activation occurs through either a partial pressing of the Kroll pushbutton switch (momentary On) or through a full pressing of the switch. In momentary mode, releasing the switch turns the light Off. In click mode, re-pressing the switch will turn the light off.
3-The head section is contiguous with the body section, dis-allowing for easy access to the enclosed LED module . The front lens retaining ring requires that an unconventional pentagonally pointed 'key' be used to attach it to the head . This strategy has the following advantages:
- It's tamper proof, mitigating against user manipulation and therefore, breakage or vandalism
- It reduces the manufacturing cost- since fewer parts are needed than in multi-part flashlights
- It enhaces waterproofness - since fewer joints reduce the potential for leakage
4- The removable tailpiece protects the battery compartment from the environment by a single heavy 'O' ring. Removing the tailpiece allows for battery replacement. Contact pressure with the battery is furnished by a coiled spring in the tailpiece. Replacement ‘O’ rings and and springs are available.

1-The Hyper-Lux III’s On/Off functionality is standard and fundamentally as simple to activate as any of several flashlights of its genre.There is a small tendency to ‘poke’ at the switch since its inset into the tailcap- indeed, accidental activation is much less likely than even with the previous versions of this tailpiece design.
2- Due to the inset button, the Hyper-Lux III can be stood on its tail for either ceiling bounce or candle mode use. Due to its intense brightness, a Hyper-Lux III used in ceiling bounce mode- behaves like a lantern- effectively casting a bright blanket of light throughout a room
3- We didn’t perform physical tests but judged that the combination of grooves and diagonally patterned knurling would be very effective in preventing hand slippage and loss in most situations, even with wet hands.The bead blasted version is extremely tenacious and a highly recommended choice for those that desire the ultimate in agressive surface textures.More aggressive knurling than the Hyper-Lux III’s exists in premium flashlights, but none that we’ve sampled equal it for usability combined with stylishness. Such attention to ergonomic and aesthetic details is noteworthy of the Hyper-Lux III, especially when contrasted with mass-produced utility flashlights that provide merely cosmetic knurling or knurling that is better suited to military or law-enforcement specifications.
4- The TnC Hyper-Lux III is a light that belongs anywhere that a small, heavy duty and bright light is needed. As such, it's highly versatile for many end-uses including: law enforcement, military, security , search and rescue , inspection , boating, outdoor sports, tool-box, EMS, underwater, overwater and potentially- firearms use as well. The great advantage of the Hyper-Lux III is that it can be used instead much bulkier lights to give a premium quality of illumination at a minimized weight and form-factor. The newly specified dimension make it one of the smallest and lightest Luxeon III flashlights employing 2X CR123 batteries.

The TnC Hyper-Lux III scored Maximum Distance for Object Identification or MDOI at 190 feet -more than adequate for general searching or navigation and sufficient for tasks with which larger and more powerful lights are typically associated -such as tactical or emergencies covering a wide field.

1- The TnC Hyper-Lux III is an elegant and well made high performance flashlight that's ideal for demanding long range and spot to flood tasks including:General utility, Search & Rescue, Emergency, Tactical, Law Enforcement, Camping, Underwater, Automotive and Inspection. In this evaluated materialization, it makes a fabulous personal object for individuals enamoured with the work of expressionist painters such as Jackson Pollock or Mark Toby. Any person who loves a custom paint job on things will appreciate the Spash Anodized version. For the less radical customer for elite flashlights, the bead blasted Hyper-Lux III is a jewel to behold.Bead-Blasted Edition >
2- The Hyper-Lux III will not disappoint potential owners that expect state of the art performance combined with custom quality build. It exudes the kind of quality one associates with custom made personal tools. Unique to TnC Csutom Products, the Splash Anodizing process is absolutely proprietary- never to be seen on other maker's lights.
3- Outstanding features include:
- Highly tactile and yet aesthetically elegant knurling
- Surprisingly wide, smooth and pure-colored beam color for its size
- Custom quality of design and construction
- Exceptionally bright and pure white beam
4-Value.The TnC Hyper-Lux III is a limited run product and yet it serves its owners with performance and build quality that surpasses its ‘street price’. At this point in time, the TnC Hyper-Lux III rates 5 stars out of a possible 5 stars.

5 Stars-Highly Recommended/Best In Class

Pros= Exquisite fit and finish | Exceptional brightness and smooth combination beam | Superb two-piece construction | Superb belt holster | Available in a range of unique finishes Bead-Blasted Edition > | High quality / performance interpretation of a modern classic | Excellent limited lifetime warranty | Friendly sales channel | Strong brand recognition and following | Made In USA
Cons= None!

Bead-Blasted Edition >

Footnotes:

(*1) Medium Men's glove size- Also, a Standardized Flashlight Hand Size Metric (SFHSM)

		Small A-B = 4.5" or Shorter
		Medium A-B = 4.5"-5"
		Large A-B = 5"-6"
		X-Large A-B = 6" and Longer

(*2) Maximum Distance for Object Identification (MDOI). The maximum distance that a person without the aid of magnification-can with normal or corrected vision, under a given ambient level of light, identify an object of known size, and clearly distinguish it from its surroundings. We have tentatively identified the following scenarios for such measures:

• A single average sized person/body identification scenario
  • Urban (city, inside buildings, dark alley, lit streets)
  • Rural (countryside,farm residential backyard)
  • Environmental (dessert, woods, wetlands, over water)
  • Natural & manmade disaster (fire, flood/mudslide,earthquake, hurricane /tornado,bombing scene, collapsed structure etc)
• Small Inanimate Object (smaller than a shoe-box)
• Medium Inanimate Object (Black Plastic 33 Gallon (124Litre) Garbage Bag stuffed with a big sleeping bag)

(*3) Usability testing results - in progress.

(*5) Context Inclusive Illumination Window (CIIW) as compared with a Context Exclusive Illumination Window (CEIW) .

• CIIW describes a subject illumination paradigm wherein the illumination target is the focus of the beam's brightest disc or 'Hotspot' and peripheral objects to the target are more dimly illuminated in a larger disc that surrounds the focus or hotspot. This outer region is also referred to as a corona or penumbra.
• CEIW describes a subject illumination paradigm wherein the illumination target is the focus of the beam's brightest disc or 'Hotspot' and peripheral objects to the target are not sufficiently illuminated to be easily discernable at the periphery of subject beam's focus or hotspot.

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