Works well. Well made object that is not junk. 2 lighting levels + flashing (to get it, press the button 3 seconds, which is only indicated in very small on the label attached to the handle, so that is not retained ... ). The lowest level is not a gimmick. The strongest level illuminates well, but still a bit more power would have been nice. It is possible to remove the glass cylinder and obtain illumination of the lamp hanging from the ceiling, "upside down" with the hook provided. This also increases the power ... Contrary to what I've read, no batteries are included with this lamp (it takes 3 LR20 batteries). The battery compartment is not close to obvious, but otherwise firm.