My new torch

[tenohfive]

tenohfive said:

I've just ordered a couple of slightly different lights - I've been good so far, but I need some red lights for preserving night vision. So I've ordered an Ultrafire W549 COB type light - it looks weird but it's cheap, so I'm game to give it a go:
https://www.gearbest.com/outdoor-lanterns/pp_00984...

Update a month or so on:
I've been really surprised by this light. It's throwaway money and I mainly wanted the red light, but since it tailstands on my desk I've found myself reaching for it a lot for round the house jobs. Magnetic tailcap is always a good thing, and the COB light (which can be rotated through about 270 degrees vertically) is really useful for closer work. In the past I'd use a headtorch for the same sorts of jobs but it's less faff to pop the W549 on the side/metal surface and crack on.

I've not used the secondary (more traditional, reflector type) light as much but that has a pleasant broad, even beam pattern with no artifacts. You're not going to light up fields with it but for walking to the shed it's fine.

I'm probably more impressed because I didn't expect anything of it, but I'd definitely recommend it - it's surprisingly handy.

[cashmax]

Ilovejapcrap said:

I got this beast last week, for my bike.

Damn it’s good

https://youtu.be/Rqh0cB2DR74

Really like that, but why oh why would they design something like that and not put a USB out port so it can also be used as a battery bank, then you have something that's useful wherever you go.

[Shuvi McTupya]

Ilovejapcrap said:

I got this beast last week, for my bike.

Damn it’s good

https://youtu.be/Rqh0cB2DR74

Video needs to be longer, its not really clear what it does.

[giblet]

Suggestions for something in the £30 price bracket that can be purchased from a UK seller? Ideally Amazon.

Requirements are bright and ideally sizeable for “self defence”. Only own Eneloop AAs but happy to go with something else and buy a charger and batteries.

[Squadrone Rosso]

Had this on an Amazon deal a few weeks back. It’s a true colour version. Packs a real punch! Rechargeable too.

[V8mate]

Which one is it?

[Squadrone Rosso]

V8mate said:

Which one is it?

The top one. 450lm. Apparently shows true colours better......

[V8mate]

Battery chat.

I bought these - thought they'd be useful for the churn of AAs around the house: doorbell, mouse, keyboard etc.

The package says that - stored - they lose only 10% over a year and 70% over ten years.

For me, they're dropping 40% in 1-2 weeks when stored, and are only lasting a week in the doorbell.

Freak batch? Or recommend me some good quality rechargeable AAs please.

[JimbobVFR]

Could they be fakes?

https://eneloop101.com/batteries/real-or-fake/

[V8mate]

JimbobVFR said:

Could they be fakes?

https://eneloop101.com/batteries/real-or-fake/

Thanks for that

Went through the stuff and also the video, and mine certainly seem genuine.

[V8mate]

Can anyone recommend some rechargeable AAs?

[And then she]

V8mate said:

Can anyone recommend some rechargeable AAs?

I've always used Vapex LSD batteries - they seem fine and are fairly cheap.

https://www.vapextech.co.uk/

[silverthorn2151]

If you fancy dipping a toe in the Olight world there is a great offer today.

50% off the M2T

https://www.olightstore.uk/

I've become quite a fan of the Olight range and this represents good value. Its not their usual system with charging through the end cap, but frankly, that's not too much of a hardship. Got some nice 18650's that will fit and several rechargable Cr123's.

[V8mate]

silverthorn2151 said:

If you fancy dipping a toe in the Olight world there is a great offer today.

50% off the M2T

https://www.olightstore.uk/

I've become quite a fan of the Olight range and this represents good value. Its not their usual system with charging through the end cap, but frankly, that's not too much of a hardship. Got some nice 18650's that will fit and several rechargable Cr123's.

Cool. I rather like that.

I don't think my charger accepts CR123A batteries (just had a look at the handbook and it doesn't mention them)

Can you recommend a source of reliable 18650s?
Thanks

[And then she]

V8mate said:

Can you recommend a source of reliable 18650s?
Thanks

https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/Torchy/

[V8mate]

And then she said:

V8mate said:

Can you recommend a source of reliable 18650s?
Thanks

https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/Torchy/

Cheers!

[silverthorn2151]

The only 18650's I use are from Torchy so that's a good steer.

[markbigears]

silverthorn2151, thanks for the heads up on the olight, just ordered!

[JimbobVFR]

I do like an Olight (or 4 as it happens)

All of mine, except the little keyring one, are the magnetic USB charger versions which I really like, but they are all very nicely made good torches. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

[C&C]

markbigears said:

silverthorn2151, thanks for the heads up on the olight, just ordered!

+1

Also just ordered.

Thanks.