My new torch

[Waspy1]

silverthorn2151 said:

By the way; the torch takes 3 batteries, the charger has 2. I rather like the idea of a charger that would take 3 (or 4) at a time. Any recommendations?

How about this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Trustfire-TR-003-4CH-145...

[silverthorn2151]

Waspy1 said:

silverthorn2151 said:

By the way; the torch takes 3 batteries, the charger has 2. I rather like the idea of a charger that would take 3 (or 4) at a time. Any recommendations?

How about this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Trustfire-TR-003-4CH-145...

Looks like that would do the job.

Many thanks and apologies for being so lazy! lol

[volks al]

I haven't seen this place mentioned yet, but I have a tk15 fenix from him and it's awesome.


http://www.thetorchsite.co.uk/

Oh and 2200 lumen!

http://www.thetorchsite.co.uk/Fenix_TK70_LED_torch...

Edited by volks al on Saturday 14th January 21:03

[frosted]

defblade said:

frosted said:

Thanks for the reply , I wouldn't want just to send it back for a replacement because I dropped it , it wasn't faulty at all and they guys were pretty helpful when my delivery didn't arrive at my house . Will email the company and explain what happened, maybe they will take pity on me lol .

If not, open it up and see what's broken. Bet it's something pretty easy/obvious and a quick blast with the soldering iron fixes it.

Just took it to a electrician, he had a look and diagnosed as possible the little mboard , no current going through the tester . Anyway, its buggered

[Waspy1]

Check this out:

Olight X6 Marauder

Output: 5000 lumens
Range: 640 meters
Cost: £354.95

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php...

http://www.flashaholics.co.uk/olight/olight-x6-mar...

[Project C]

Bump! As the days are drawing in I've decided I must get a torch soon - any NEW good deals/suggestions in the £30 area that can be recommended? Or just go through the ones already mentioned?

[markcjd]

This on belt kit

This on BCD

and more lying in drawers and cupboards than could ever be accounted for.

I hate how easily convinced I am to part with money in exchange for shiny stuff....Bloody Heinnie Hayne web site.

[LocoBlade]

Not got much to compare it against as I'm not a torch connoisseur but can highly recommend the ITP Eluma SA2 having had mine since Christmas, very well built, has a good range of brightness options and on full power plenty of light for anything I've needed.
http://www.flashaholics.co.uk/itp/itp-sa2-eluma.ht...

[Waspy1]

Project C said:

Bump! As the days are drawing in I've decided I must get a torch soon - any NEW good deals/suggestions in the £30 area that can be recommended? Or just go through the ones already mentioned?

What size are you thinking of? Keychain torch or Pocket torch or large torch?

[Project C]

Waspy1 said:

Project C said:

Bump! As the days are drawing in I've decided I must get a torch soon - any NEW good deals/suggestions in the £30 area that can be recommended? Or just go through the ones already mentioned?

What size are you thinking of? Keychain torch or Pocket torch or large torch?

Pocket or Keychain I would say - not large, just something to keep in the coat for walking the dog.

[PugwasHDJ80]

whats the brightest LEd at the moment

need a new 18650 torch for this winter and dog walking- woudl like something with a good long throw as already haev something with a nice spread.

[defblade]

PugwasHDJ80 said:

whats the brightest LEd at the moment

need a new 18650 torch for this winter and dog walking- woudl like something with a good long throw as already haev something with a nice spread.

I'd say still hard to beat this one, especially as it's gone down from $37 to $25! Does it all, lasts a good time even on high. Use protected batteries though as it seems to have no voltage sensor on the driver.

[defblade]

Project C said:

Pocket or Keychain I would say - not large, just something to keep in the coat for walking the dog.

This is by far the brightest small/tiny light I've got. Simple screw-the-top-down-to-turn-on function, a quick on/off/on flick changes modes.

[Waspy1]

PugwasHDJ80 said:

whats the brightest LEd at the moment

need a new 18650 torch for this winter and dog walking- woudl like something with a good long throw as already haev something with a nice spread.

The CREE XM-L T6 is the brightest LED at the moment, something like this:

http://www.solarforceflashlight-sales.com/product_...

Or if you want a thrower:

http://www.solarforceflashlight-sales.com/product_...

Edited by Waspy1 on Saturday 29th September 19:21

Edited by Vespid on Saturday 6th October 16:56

[Waspy1]

Project C said:

Waspy1 said:

Project C said:

Bump! As the days are drawing in I've decided I must get a torch soon - any NEW good deals/suggestions in the £30 area that can be recommended? Or just go through the ones already mentioned?

What size are you thinking of? Keychain torch or Pocket torch or large torch?

Pocket or Keychain I would say - not large, just something to keep in the coat for walking the dog.

How about this, 1xAA battery, 85 lumens, fits on a keychain, £24.95:

http://www.flashaholics.co.uk/itp/itp-a2-ss.html

[Project C]

defblade said:

Project C said:

Pocket or Keychain I would say - not large, just something to keep in the coat for walking the dog.

This is by far the brightest small/tiny light I've got. Simple screw-the-top-down-to-turn-on function, a quick on/off/on flick changes modes.

This comes with a CR123A but also works with 16340 batteries; as I would have to buy a charger and at least one more battery is 16340 better than CR123A?

[defblade]

Project C said:

This comes with a CR123A but also works with 16340 batteries; as I would have to buy a charger and at least one more battery is 16340 better than CR123A?

CR123 is a primary (throw-away) battery; 16340 (16mm x 34mm x 0 (round)) is a rechargable CR123 - a RCR123.

Rechargables tend to run to a slightly higher voltage with less amp/hour capacity than primaries, so they'll drive the torch a little brighter but for less time.

Which is better? (FIGHT!) Depends rather on how much you'll use it - I use primaries for the cr123 torches as they last ages and I don't use each torch so much. They're also cheap when you buy in bulk. The rechargables obviously have a higher start-up cost and very occasionally catch fire/explode - don't charge over night or unattended! Protected batteries are safer, but shoe-horning the protection circuit in costs a little more capacity.

On balance, I'd order maybe 6 or 10 cr123s with the torch (should be about $1 each) and see how they last for you before getting into rechargables.

Once you're recharging, mind, 18650 torches really do pack some power

[Stinkfoot]

I do love my gadgets but on this thread there is little mention of HID torches. Anyone use these ?

[5678]

As many before me have said already, I now need to buy a new torch!

So, I want two torches, one big for the house and occasional camping trips. Then another smaller one for walks home from the pub and things like that.
Budget? Say £20-30 each. I'd like them to be fairly robust too.

Any suggestions?

[defblade]

Stinkfoot said:

I do love my gadgets but on this thread there is little mention of HID torches. Anyone use these ?

High price and warm-up time mean that, in my mind, they're restricted to professional/job use really. I usuually want light NOW, but for a short time. A £30 18650 cree is approaching low end HID brightness, for a tenth of the price.