I made the mistake of buying a $3.50 Rayovac. The plastic is thin but I added a reinforcment (wafer sent cap) for support at the base. I also added springs (faucet replacment kit) and rubber washers on the back so I can adjust the angle after breaking it lastnight trying to force it while on stand. Hopefully it last a little while and dosen't cost me an animal. My wife threw away all my red plastic I had so I am using an old amber cover (I cut to fit) from an old 12 volt spotlight.