Clulite Australia - Australian Distributors of Clulite Rechargeable
High-powered, Long-life Torches, Spotlights, Flashlights & Torch Accessories.

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Glossary of Terms - Clulite Torches & Spotlights Australia

Term	Meaning
Candle Power	The measurement of light emitted from a source, compared to the light emitted by a single candle.
Car/Vehicle Charger	An accessory that plugs into a vehicle's cigar/cigarette lighter socket and enables a rechargeable torch battery to be charged. The plug is either 3.5mm or 6.5mm depending on which model torch or spotlight it is designed for.
Flashlight	An electric torch.
Flip-over Filter	See Pop-in Filter.
Halogen Bulb	A high intensity bulb containing a gas (such as chlorine or bromine) that allows the filament to run at a higher temperature without boiling away, thus allowing a brighter, whiter light.
Head Assembly	That part of a torch which houses the bulb, reflector and lens.
Krypton Bulb	Another type of high intensity bulb that contains a noble (or inert) gas, allowing it to emit a whiter, more intense beam of light than conventional bulbs.
Lamp	A device for producing a steady light when connected to a source of electricity.
Multi-directional Filter	A filter that is mounted over the front of the torch on a ball joint, allowing it to be placed over the bulb lens by differing amounts.
Pop-in Filter	A filter that fits into a special mount attached to the front of a torch. The filter is easily changed or removed by simply popping in or out of the mount.
Quartz Halogen Bulb	See also Halogen Bulb above. These bulbs are made from quartz, able to withstand much higher temperatures than normal glass.
Reflector	The concave silvered area covered by the lens that concentrates the light from the bulb into a beam. Do not attempt to wipe the reflector clean as this will scratch the highly polished surface and reduce the efficiency of the beam.
SLA Battery	Sealed Lead Acid battery. These batteries employ a gel electrolyte instead of a liquid acid. This enables the battery
Spotlight	A portable battery-powered electic lamp that creates a beam of light directed on a small area.
Torch	A portable battery-powered electric lamp
Xenon Bulb	An electric light bulb that contains a colourless inert gas. Such bulbs can emit up to 30% more light than a conventional bulb.