Description
Energizer builds the Hardcase Professional torches for work rather than for the drawer, and the Project Plus is the 400 lumen model in that line. The output is adjustable: the pack shows a dimming range from 10 per cent up to 100 per cent, so the same torch gives you a low glow for reading a meter and full power for a dark yard. The pack also prints a 7m drop rating and an IPX4 water rating. The body is black with moulded grey grip panels down each side and red detailing at the switch and the tail.
A torch of this size lives in a van door pocket, a toolbox, a kitchen drawer or a rucksack. Four hundred lumens is a genuinely useful working figure: enough to light a loft space, a fuse board, an engine bay or the length of a garden path. The dimming matters more than it sounds. Close work at full output bounces glare back at you off pale surfaces, and winding it down keeps the detail in front of you readable.
Four AA alkaline cells are supplied with the torch, so it works the moment it comes out of the pack, and AA is among the easiest sizes to replace at short notice. Energizer does not print a runtime figure, so we do not quote one; as with any battery torch, a lower brightness setting will stretch a set of cells further than full output does. It is sold singly, with a minimum order of one. We stock other Energizer portable lighting alongside it, including head torches, camping lanterns and the smaller Hardcase torches.
Specification
| Light source |
LED |
| Brightness |
400lm |
| Runtime |
Not stated by the manufacturer |
| Battery |
4 x AA alkaline, included |
| IP rating |
IPX4, as printed on the pack |
| Sold as |
One torch with 4 x AA alkaline cells |
| Minimum order |
1, sold in multiples of 1 |
Frequently Asked
What batteries does it take, and are any supplied?
It runs on four AA alkaline cells and a set is included in the pack, so you can put it straight to use.
Can I turn the brightness down?
Yes. The pack prints an adjustable output from 10 per cent up to 100 per cent, so you can drop it for close work and go to full power outdoors.
How long does a set of batteries last?
Energizer does not print a runtime figure for this model, so we cannot give you hours. Running at a lower setting will always make a set of cells go further.
Will it cope with rain and being dropped?
The pack carries an IPX4 rating, which covers splashing water from any direction, and a 7m drop rating. Neither of those means it can be submerged.
Is 400 lumens enough for working after dark?
Four hundred lumens is a solid working level for a loft, a fuse board, an engine bay or the length of a garden path at night.
Do I receive one torch or a multipack?
This listing is one torch together with its four AA cells. The minimum order is one unit and it is sold in multiples of one.