My new torch

[V8RX7]

dunning said:

Saw these 2 listed on hotukdeals
Are either of these worth getting or is there better alternatives? Only issue is he wanted a rechargeable one

Thanks again

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00KSCG05Y/?ta...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00HH5507E/?ta...

What does he do with it ?

The type shown tends to have a wide angle and good throw.

I'd suggest 18650 batteries, a charger and a reasonable torch would be the way to go.

[dunning]

It's just for general use around the house/gardens when needed and for walking the dogs etc.
Any make of batteries to avoid or are any of the 18650's up to the job?

Thanks

[silverthorn2151]

There are vast differences.

Have a browse.

http://www.torchythebatteryboy.com/

[moleamol]

I was recently really impressed with my Convoy C8! Nicely made and a good weight etc, then I took it out into the actual field. Do people generally walk their dogs on lawns? It's rubbish unless you want to show someone how bright your torch is 2 metres away.

[nigelpugh7]

Somebody suggested the Led Lenser 14.2 a few posts above, so thanks for that as the price on Amazon at £29 seemed too good, so mine turned up this morning.

Lovely quality item just like my two other LED Lenser torches!

[klmhcp]

Nice and it's just made me buy a 7.2. What is it with torches?! Like heroin.

[nigelpugh7]

klmhcp said:

Nice and it's just made me buy a 7.2. What is it with torches?! Like heroin.

Yep between this and the shoe and watch threads here, it's probably ended up,costing me more than a bloody heroin habit too!

[Parabola]

Just about to buy a better quality charger for my torch batteries.

Think I'll go for an XTAR VC4.
Do I need to make sure it's the 2016 version?
Is Amazon safe to buy from for a charger?

Thanks.

[tenohfive]

moleamol said:

I was recently really impressed with my Convoy C8! Nicely made and a good weight etc, then I took it out into the actual field. Do people generally walk their dogs on lawns? It's rubbish unless you want to show someone how bright your torch is 2 metres away.

Are we talking about the same light? I was lighting up houses over 300m away and don't know what the actual range is as I ran out of open space, not candelas.

[wseed]

Parabola said:

Just about to buy a better quality charger for my torch batteries.

Think I'll go for an XTAR VC4.
Do I need to make sure it's the 2016 version?
Is Amazon safe to buy from for a charger?

Thanks.

I have the vc4 and recently added a single cell super compact charger for use when traveling. I've no idea what changes they've made for this year's model. I'm pretty sure I've had mine long enough to be a previous version and it's fine.

I would imagine that Amazon is from the marketplace so usual precautions would apply. I bought both mine from the far East, bang good or gearbest without issue.

[silverthorn2151]

tenohfive said:

moleamol said:

I was recently really impressed with my Convoy C8! Nicely made and a good weight etc, then I took it out into the actual field. Do people generally walk their dogs on lawns? It's rubbish unless you want to show someone how bright your torch is 2 metres away.

Are we talking about the same light? I was lighting up houses over 300m away and don't know what the actual range is as I ran out of open space, not candelas.

Have to say I agree. My C8 is one of the two torches I take on night dog walks. I use that for illuminating far far away and a small floody one for the near vicinity, avoiding puddles, poo, snails etc.

[moleamol]

silverthorn2151 said:

tenohfive said:

moleamol said:

I was recently really impressed with my Convoy C8! Nicely made and a good weight etc, then I took it out into the actual field. Do people generally walk their dogs on lawns? It's rubbish unless you want to show someone how bright your torch is 2 metres away.

Are we talking about the same light? I was lighting up houses over 300m away and don't know what the actual range is as I ran out of open space, not candelas.

Have to say I agree. My C8 is one of the two torches I take on night dog walks. I use that for illuminating far far away and a small floody one for the near vicinity, avoiding puddles, poo, snails etc.

Could it just be because I skimped on batteries? I see from a few posts above there are massive differences. Or is that just capacity?

[tenohfive]

moleamol said:

Could it just be because I skimped on batteries? I see from a few posts above there are massive differences. Or is that just capacity?

No, there's more to it than just capacity. Some of the more expensive cells are actually low capacity but will put out steady high voltages etc. Better batteries aren't that much more expensive if you shop around and it's an easy way to tell for sure.

I keep saying it but I will get out and do some beamshots soon with my C8 and a few others.

[klmhcp]

klmhcp said:

Nice and it's just made me buy a 7.2. What is it with torches?! Like heroin.

This torch is quite something. Unsure I'll ever really need more. Thank god, its over.

[Raddors]

klmhcp said:

This torch is quite something. Unsure I'll ever really need more. Thank god, its over.

I bought a 7.2 a couple of years ago and like you, was sure I wouldn't need anything else either. That lasted about 6 months.

[FiF]

Raddors said:

klmhcp said:

This torch is quite something. Unsure I'll ever really need more. Thank god, its over.

I bought a 7.2 a couple of years ago and like you, was sure I wouldn't need anything else either. That lasted about 6 months.

Not even 6 months for me, before the first winter was out another three, all 18650 powered. The 7.2 is still the quick small goto pocket torch of family choice, but now have facility to use 18650 batteries opens up a whole new avenue.

[wong]

Any recommendations for a FLOOD beam torch. Don't need to see through a window 100m away, just my immediate surroundings.

Interested in head torches and hand held ones. 10-20 pounds or so.
Not AAA batteries, prefer AA (or the newer 14500 or 18650 ones which I know will cost more, and then need recommendations for their chargers).

[tenohfive]

wong said:

Any recommendations for a FLOOD beam torch. Don't need to see through a window 100m away, just my immediate surroundings.

Interested in head torches and hand held ones. 10-20 pounds or so.
Not AAA batteries, prefer AA (or the newer 14500 or 18650 ones which I know will cost more, and then need recommendations for their chargers).

Convoy S2+:
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Free-Ship...
Take your pick of the tints, but go for the 7135x8 driver if you want max output.

Chargers - simple 1 cell unit, or something a bit fancier:
http://www.gearbest.com/chargers/pp_272183.html?wi...
http://www.gearbest.com/chargers/pp_424662.html?wi...
http://www.gearbest.com/chargers/pp_160440.html?wi...

[wong]

Thanks.

These Convoys, they are a flood beam and not spot?
I see there is a headband available as well.

[tenohfive]

wong said:

Thanks.

These Convoys, they are a flood beam and not spot?
I see there is a headband available as well.

The S2+ is very floody - there is a hot spot, but it doesn't throw significant distances and the bulk of the beam pattern is flood.

ETA:
If you want a smoother and wider beam pattern you could look at a diffuser like this one:
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Max-inner...