FOG HORN 2015

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Streamlight EPU-5200

Streamlight EPU-5200 2015

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Streamlight EPU-5200

By: Sal Palma

In 2015, Streamlight jumped on the USB band

wagon with a number of USB rechargeable

illumination products. A decision, which makes

all the sense in the world given that virtually all

late model vehicles are equipped with USB

ports. Rechargeable lithium batteries are also

improving at an accelerated pace, So USB

rechargeable illumination tools make sense.

However, what happens when you’re away

from your vehicle or an a.c. powered charging

station? Fortunately, product developers at

Streamlight did two things, all of their USB lights

will also run on conventional batteries; second,

they developed the EPU-5200.

The EPU prefix has no assigned meaning from

the company so I’ll take the liberty to call it

Extended Power Unit. In principle, the EPU-

5200 is a portable and rechargeable power pack

that can be used to recharge any of the

Streamlight USB products, but also serves as a

power source for recharging your tablet or

smartphone.

The EPU-5200 will charge from any USB port

including an optional a.c. adapter. Fully

charged, it provides 5,200 mAh of power usable

to recharge a variety of devices with micro-USB

input.

Streamlight EPU-5200 2015

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Fully depleted, the EPU-5200 requires 8 hours

of charge time. Its lithium ion battery can be

recharged up to 500 times. Fully charged, the

power pack will charge the Streamlight ProTac

HL USB 2 time and IPhones 2 to 3 full charges.

Streamlight included four charging status

indicator LEDs. They show remaining charge in

25% increments and blink when the EPU-5200 is

charging. Pressing the power button toggles the

battery pack on and off. Pressing and holding

for a second turns on the included 5mm white

LED task light.

The EPU-5200 is also IPX4 water resistant and

includes a tethered, O-ring sealed, cap that

protects the power button and two USB ports.

The housing has a removable MOLLE compliant

steel clip, which is useable on PALS webbing as

well as belt mounting.

I like combining a solar panel like the

Powertraveller Solargorilla with the EPU-5200

for a flexible, robust and cost effective portable

power solution. By the way, Streamlight offers

and A.C. adapter, 12 V DC USB Adapter and a

longer USB cord.

If you own a USB rechargeable light, tablet or

smart device, you’ll want the safety and

convenience of Streamlight’s EPU-5200. It’s a

great way of ensuring that you’ll never find

yourself powerless at a cost of $30 – buy 2.

-SP

Manufacturer Specifications

5,200 mAh of power! Provides capacity to

recharge a multitude of devices with micro-USB

input:

4+ full charges for Streamlight Stylus Pro® USB,

Clipmate® USB and

Double Clutch™ USB

2 full charges for Streamlight ProTac HL® USB

1+ full charges for most smartphones and

tablets: 2-3 full charges for iPhones; 2 full

charges for Samsung Galaxy Smartphones or

most other smartphones

Built for professional use - high-impact, super-

tough, nylon polymer construction; removeable

pocket clip

Cover snaps in place to protect USB connector -

sealed for water-resistance (IPX4 water-

resistant); power button is protected from

inadvertent actuation; cover tethered to prevent

loss

Features charge status LED indicator surrounding

the power button

Durable lithium ion battery rechargeable up to

500 times; fully recharges in 8 hours; very

efficient with low self-discharge (LSD) - holds

charge up to 3 months

Removeable pocket clip grabs securely onto

belts, pockets, MOLLE, etc.

White 5mm LED for use as a back up flashlight

Includes 5” (12.7cm) 2.0 USB to micro-USB cord

4.45 in (11.3 cm); 5.4 oz (153 grams)