My new torch

[abbotsmike]

LED Lenser copy. I'd give it a miss, but I'd give most things runnning on 3*AAA a miss. 2*AA gives more power, more runtime and they are easier to charge in pairs.

[Shadow R1]

I never did buy a charger.

But got some torches instead.



First one is a free led thing, that's going in the garage.
Lenser L6, I like this feels well built.
Mini mag pro, yep that's bright.

My old ones, had them all years.
Mini mag silver has the 3 led upgrade, over time its not as bright anymore.
Black one is the same.
The other black is normal bulb, still works kind of, but the others blow it into the water.

[nigelpugh7]

Bought this from the Snap On man today.



Always fancied one,and it's a very nice torch indeed!

[rhinochopig]

abbotsmike said:

LED Lenser copy. I'd give it a miss, but I'd give most things runnning on 3*AAA a miss. 2*AA gives more power, more runtime and they are easier to charge in pairs.

Then you'd be missing out on a superb little torch. They're the light of choice for a lot of sar / mr teams.

[abbotsmike]

rhinochopig said:

Then you'd be missing out on a superb little torch. They're the light of choice for a lot of sar / mr teams.

Fair enough, but I'll still stick to my 2*AA torches which are generally brighter than a 3*AAA and last longer.

[digger_R]

15 pages on torches
Can someone give me a recommendation, I'm looking for something small - ideally one or two AA batteries.
It will replace my stolen LED lenser as a travel torch - compact and light are the primes aims and it shouldn't be overly bright as to blind people! Ideally cheap, assuming it will be stolen/lost along the way.

[giblet]

digger_R said:

15 pages on torches
Can someone give me a recommendation, I'm looking for something small - ideally one or two AA batteries.
It will replace my stolen LED lenser as a travel torch - compact and light are the primes aims and it shouldn't be overly bright as to blind people! Ideally cheap, assuming it will be stolen/lost along the way.

This

Cheap, bright and runs on a single AA.

[digger_R]

Ordered!
thanks, looks perfect for what I need

[silverthorn2151]

I have 3 of those and regularly give them away to people amazed at how bright, light and generally groovy they are.

[HOGEPH]

Damn, that's another torch bought!

[Mr_Yogi]

I have just bought my first proper torch, a Fenix PD35, and I have a question regarding the battery. I bought a pair of Nitecore Li-ion 18650 3.7 volt cells and a Nitecore i2 charger to use with it. Now having looked through the PD35 manual it lists a 3.2v HiFePO 18650 as "Usable", while the 3.7v Li-ion 18650 is listed as "Cautious". Does this mean i've bought the wrong batteries or is it just to cover themselves over the possible explosive properties of the Li-ion cells?

[Foliage]

giblet said:

This

Cheap, bright and runs on a single AA.

wow that looks awesome for the price, I was going to recommend the poundland torch but you have me beat, im gonna get a couple of them ordered.

[DoubleSix]

Mr_Yogi said:

I have just bought my first proper torch, a Fenix PD35, and I have a question regarding the battery. I bought a pair of Nitecore Li-ion 18650 3.7 volt cells and a Nitecore i2 charger to use with it. Now having looked through the PD35 manual it lists a 3.2v HiFePO 18650 as "Usable", while the 3.7v Li-ion 18650 is listed as "Cautious". Does this mean i've bought the wrong batteries or is it just to cover themselves over the possible explosive properties of the Li-ion cells?

hmmm are the 3.7v cells unprotected by any chance?

Fenix PD35 is such an excellent torch so thought I'd congratulate you on a great purchase. Love the build quality and compact nature of these EDCs.

[Mr_Yogi]

DoubleSix said:

hmmm are the 3.7v cells unprotected by any chance?

Fenix PD35 is such an excellent torch so thought I'd congratulate you on a great purchase. Love the build quality and compact nature of these EDCs.

Thanks for the reply, the package states "Integrated battery overcharge/ discharge protection circuits", here is the link:
http://www.flashaholics.co.uk/batteries/nitecore-1...

[Avidfanofstuff]

So much want...

http://www.nitecore.com/productdetail.aspx?id=75

[Magic919]

Deal Extreme have it for £150.

[Avidfanofstuff]

Magic919 said:

Deal Extreme have it for £150.

Dude... I was literally about to pull the trigger. Thank you so much

[tenohfive]

Avidfanofstuff said:

So much want...

http://www.nitecore.com/productdetail.aspx?id=75

Now that's just pornographic.

[audi321]

Looking at the YouTube comparison against the Fenix I'd say it's not that good??

[Arif110]

tenohfive said:

Now that's just pornographic.

And, a bit like a 911 - actually quite practical, day-to-day. This would be the Nitecore TM26, and it's my main everyday use (not carry!) torch - from 3 Lumens, to be able to check up on the babies with - to 3800 Lumens* to check up on the burglars.

• It originally came out as a 3500Lumen version, but now mostly you should only find the upgraded version, which also has a less-blue LED display (some call it 'white').

My other two in-use ones are the Olight SR95, and SR96 - the latter putting out 4800Lumens in a package not much different to one's idea of a large, handheld torch.

Fenix, Nitecore, Klarus and Olight all in my experience execute fabulous torches - factors being things like glass lenses and current-controlled circuitry (so, constant brightness).

Nitecore's MH Series are fantastic in that they are USB-chargeable - as are their excellent P25's.