Removing the protective piece

[turtle]

Hi,
What is the use for having the piece of plastic/glass that covers the head of the flashlight besides potecting the bulb? Wouldn't it be more clear to remove it as long as you're careful in not breaking the bulb?

 

[Topper]

dust dirt oil water things like that come to mind, some of the LED lights I have did not come with a lense
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[gadget_lover]

The reflectors typically have a microscopically thin metalic coating. Any rubbing of the reflector is likely to cause scratches or even rubbing the reflective layer off. A lens is good thing!

Daniel