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Does magnetism affect flashlights?
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September 05, 2016, 09:01:39 AM
I am thinking of replacing my Vic Signature with a Manager, to get the small Phillips driver.
The thing is, the driver is magnetized, and I have a NiteCore Tube on my keys.
Is the flashlight in danger given its proximity to the magnetized driver?
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Re: Does magnetism affect flashlights?
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September 05, 2016, 09:07:24 AM
Very unlikely
A very strong magnetic field could affect some electronics but the driver is only slightly magnetized and it is very unlikely that it would affect the light.
I have carried a manager with a keychain light for many years, without any problem
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Re: Does magnetism affect flashlights?
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September 05, 2016, 09:17:02 AM
There's also the Midnight Manager where Victorinox themselves think it's safe to add a light as well as the @work with a USB stick, I would think that would be more sensitive.
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September 05, 2016, 09:24:38 AM
I carry an olight s1 baton and it has a decent sized full on magnet on the back end of it. It really comes in handy to be able to attach to something while you are trying to work with two hands. I don't even think it's shielded, but I could be wrong on that.
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Re: Does magnetism affect flashlights?
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September 05, 2016, 09:41:51 AM
Also worth mentioning is the fact the driver is a very weak
static
magnetic field. A variable field would have larger potential for problems. I really don't think there is any cause for concern.
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September 05, 2016, 11:18:43 AM
Thanks guys!
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Re: Does magnetism affect flashlights?
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September 05, 2016, 11:31:19 AM
My Sunwayman has a very powerful magnet on the bottom, and I've carried it right next to my small Led Lenser P3, as well as my Nitecore Tube, without any problem.
Also, I happened to carry 10 Neodymium magnets in my keychain during two years, and none of my keychain lights (CooYoo Quantum as of late, and DQG Fairy for a long time) suffered any perceivable damage/disfunctionality from it.
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Re: Does magnetism affect flashlights?
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September 05, 2016, 04:22:07 PM
Another reason to not be concerned. In some cases people use magnets on electrical wire to attach to either end of lithium batteries for charging purposes. Also I've heard of people using small magnets on the ends of batteries to extend their reach within flashlights.
I doubt you have anything to worry about. May wish to keep the magnets away from credit cards and watches - I've never had a problem with this but have heard it can effect them unfavourably.
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September 05, 2016, 08:09:18 PM
I've got a couple 4/7s lights that have magnets and no issues. I've also used a neodymium magnet to hold a light in place while I was working also no issues, the light was my Thrunite T10.
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