Wind-up Electrical Products
As a part of our aim to minimise the environmental damage (see Graig Farm & the environment), we offer a range of innovative and sophisticated wind-up appliances which can eliminate the need for environmentally harmful batteries or mains electrical power. Most offer a powered back up in case this is needed, and some have solar powered assistance.
Radios

Freeplay DAB Devo wind-up & rechargeable radio
Enjoy digital radio any time, wherever you are with the Freeplay Devo wind-up and rechargeable DAB radio - the first truly portable and the only ultimately dependable DAB radio on the market. The highly efficient rechargeable system, with wind-up option offers independence from the mains as well as rechargeable batteries and an AC/DC adaptor for recharging and daily use when plugged in to the mains.The headphone socket provides discreet listening through conventional earphones or headphones. Fitted with RCA output sockets, it is a useful addition to your existing home entertainment equipment – providing crystal clear, CD quality, radio listening pleasure.
Playtime:
-Fully charged battery = 6 hours DAB or 36 hours FM at normal volume
-60-seconds wind = 3-5 minutes DAB or 1 hour FM at normal volume
-Playtime will vary with volume setting
Specifications:
DAB and FM wavebands
DAB (band III) 174.928 - 239.2 Mhz
FM 88-108 Mhz
Powered by internal battery or AC via mains adapter (both supplied)
Battery charged by winding or AC adapter
5 DAB station presets
Rotary analogue tuning for FM
High quality speaker for good sound reproduction
Phono socket output for hi-fi amplifier
Size: 122h x 114d x 205w mm
Freeplay Ranger wind-up/solar/rechargeable radio
Compact and stylish self-sufficient FM / AM radio
The Freeplay ranger radio promises assured listening, anytime, anywhere. Offering a choice of wind-up, solar and rechargeable power, the ranger incorporates the latest in Foreplay’s self-sufficient technology – which means unparalleled sound quality, playtime performance, dependability and durability.
- Wind-up, solar or rechargeable power
- FM/AM radio with DC input facility
- Headset socket for personal listening
- LED indicator to guide the wind-up speed
- 35 min. playtime/30 sec. wind-up (depending on volume)
- 25 hrs playtime fully charged (depending on volume)
In direct sunlight the ranger will charge itself and play continuously without winding.
Specifications
Power Source:
Rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack.Internal AC alternator driven by the crank via a transmission.
External AC/DC adapter.
Solar High performance amorphous silicon solar panel deposited on a 3mm glass pane with a 4.8V 37mA rated output.
Speaker:
Size: 66mm. Impedance: 8 ohms
Frequency range:
FM 88-108 Mhz
AM 500-1700 kHz
Antenna:
FM Telescopic antenna
AM Built in ferrite bar antenna
Height: 100mm x 205mm x 60mm; Weight: 700g
Torches
Freeplay Sherpa Xray wind-up LED torch
The Freeplay Sherpa torch is the ideal compact portable torch when you're out and about.
LEDs are much more energy efficient than conventional bulbs. This torch has 7 bright white LEDs and two brightness settings.
A quick wind (about 30 seconds) gives approximately 20 minutes of normal light. A fully charged flashlight provides 3 hours 20 minutes of ultra bright and 20 hours of the normal light. AC/DC adapter is included.
Size: 60 x 160 x 60mm. Weight 360g.
Freeplay Kito wind-up/rechargeable torch
A reliable LED torch with wind-up function and no replacement bulbs or batteries required
This simple, rugged, reliable light can be used anytime and anywhere. The Freeplay Kito combines the independence of trusted Freeplay technology with the reliability of LED illumination. There is no need to ever replace batteries or bulbs or recharge from the mains. The more you wind, the more it shines. No replacement batteries or bulbs needed
1 hour of shine with 60 second wind-up. It also has a non-removable rechargeable Ni-MH 3.6 volt battery pack, with a 10mm ultra bright white LED. The ergonomic handle is made of tough glass-reinforced nylon, and the gear train is made from glass reinforced nylon and acetyl, dissimilar engineering plastics that dramatically increase the life of the gear train.
Dimensions: 112 mm x 80 mm x 184 mm; Weight: 450 g
Freeplay Light Centre
The ultimate independent lighting solution for emergency and everyday situations.
The Light Centre is a wall mounted cabinet housing a bank of Freeplay wind-up and rechargeable Sherpa LED flashlights. The cabinet is unobtrusive and equally at home in a residential, office, commercial or industrial environment. The Light Centre ensures certain access to dependable light in any power outage, in everyday use.
The Light Centre consists of:
- 3 wind-up torches
- Wall mounted cabinet, & AC adaptor
- Green LED light that illuminates when charging, changing to red with a loss of power
- 20 hours of shine with a fully charged battery
- 20 minutes of shine with a 30 second wind-up


