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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Mr Skrunts on 09 May 2008, 16:50:48

Title: LED Torches
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 09 May 2008, 16:50:48
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/100-LED-Flashlight-Torch-Light-Lamp-for-Hiking-Camping_W0QQitemZ130220947755QQihZ003QQcategoryZ117110QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Any one got one , are they any good.

Thinking of getting one to keep in the car, ideally would be nice to find a recharable version.

Welcome any comments.

TIA
Title: Re: LED Torches
Post by: Dazzler on 09 May 2008, 17:23:58
I have a rechargeable one made by ring, its a superb torch but it cost £48 :o
Title: Re: LED Torches
Post by: Ralph on 09 May 2008, 17:44:39
I've bought a couple of 28 LED torches on Ebay & they are very good for the price.

[url][http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/28-LED-FLASHLIGHT-TORCH-LIGHT-BRIGHT-HOLSTER_W0QQitemZ270235110387QQihZ017QQcategoryZ117110QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262/url]

Title: Re: LED Torches
Post by: waspy on 09 May 2008, 17:51:17
I've an LED inspection light made by Black & Decker. It's bloody fantastic. Last for ages on a full charge, because LED's use less power.
Very bright too  8-)
Title: Re: LED Torches
Post by: Jimbob on 09 May 2008, 18:33:36
Gotta be worth a go for a fiver!
Title: Re: LED Torches
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 09 May 2008, 19:14:30
Do be aware that LED torches are ok for general use but, they do not pick out the detail well as they are effectively only 3 narrow bandwidth colours of light (Red/Blue/Green).

I do use one but, I also have a filament maglight to see detail with.
Title: Re: LED Torches
Post by: Weds on 09 May 2008, 19:17:21
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/100-LED-Flashlight-Torch-Light-Lamp-for-Hiking-Camping_W0QQitemZ130220947755QQihZ003QQcategoryZ117110QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Any one got one , are they any good.

Thinking of getting one to keep in the car, ideally would be nice to find a recharable version.

Welcome any comments.

TIA

Bit overkill with 100 led's
With the newer LED technology you only need 1 LED have a search for Luxeon
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-Watt-3W-Luxeon-LED-Flashlight-Torch-Hiking-Camping_W0QQitemZ250245433537QQihZ015QQcategoryZ117110QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Title: Re: LED Torches
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 09 May 2008, 19:19:36
I just fancied something basic to keep in the car, the inspection lamp sounds a good idea, I just want it there for basic needs like changing a wheel in the middle of no where.  
Title: Re: LED Torches
Post by: Mikejr on 09 May 2008, 19:24:14
I bought a wind-up torch to keep in the car for emergencies, 1 minute of winding gives about 30 mins of use. Cost less than a fiver and never needs batteries.  :y
Title: Re: LED Torches
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 09 May 2008, 19:30:01
Sounds interesting.   :y :y
Title: Re: LED Torches
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 09 May 2008, 19:31:51
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Wind-Up-Dynamo-Solar-Rechargable-Torch-Lamp-Radio-NEW_W0QQitemZ350057720072QQihZ022QQcategoryZ19296QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Solar, wind up or Batteries.
Title: Re: LED Torches
Post by: davlad22 on 09 May 2008, 19:33:19
I have a fetish for led torches  :-*

We get some cheapy metal bodied ones at work for about 50p, mint. Only a few LED's mind, I have one in the car also, works and lasts well.
Title: Re: LED Torches
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 09 May 2008, 20:51:47
I bought a couple of years ago a 6 led torch from Halfords, you can select 1 or 3 or 6 leds on and i think they still sell em.

The reason i mention it coz you can use it like a normal torch plus press a button and the body of it spreads out in a tripod so it will stand up and you can also swivel the light direction.
Handy for when you need both hands!  :y

The batteries fit inside the legs of the tripod, each leg takes 3 x AAA batteries, so 9 in total, but it will work with 3/6/9 batteries fitted.

Bearing in mind i use it for jobs on the Omega sometimes, i also use it for dog walking, so during winter months every day for about 30 mins a day........i have 9 batteries fitted and they last 12 months with all 6 leds on :y
Title: Re: LED Torches
Post by: Kevin Wood on 09 May 2008, 21:12:17
I have one that you can shake to recharge. Make sure no-one is watching from behind when you do, though, because they could get the wrong idea. :o

I agree that the light, although seemingly bright, is not ideal for everything.

Kevin