Advice on a quality torch please.

[Izzy's Dad]

I have a Led Lenser head light and it's great. Not cheap at 35 quid but well worth the money.

 

[Amp David]

Got a lenser headlight too, its top dollar

 

[cagedanimal2010]

got one of these bad boys!!!
https://www.sitebox.ltd.uk/product/LIGHTSTICK/thorsman-34-led-lightstik2-lightstick/

danny

 

[SirKit Breaker]

I have a cracking head torch £4.99 from Wilkinsons, 7 led's, had it for about 3 years or so. It is that good i have a spare in the van just in case i break it. I also have a set of 3 LED torches, they are about 3 inch long and an inch wide, really bright, just right to keep in your pocket, i also keep one in the van, and one in the toolbox. All metal construction, had loads of knocks and bangs and still keep going. Maglite quality, but wait for it................£3.95 for a set of 3 complete with batteries, from Aldi, thats a price you can afford if you lose one, unlike the maglites.

 

[pennywise]

This is the torch for you

YouTube - Wicked Lasers Torch - Burn Paper

or for cooking on site

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsIHyRyETKg&feature=related

 

[Deleted member 15799]

I heartily recommend LED Lenser torches. Saw comparison tests on YouTube with Maglite and others and LED Lenser wins every time.
I've had Maglites in the past but not good enough for what they cost, and cheap torches are a false economy for me as I drop them and break or drown them. My LED Lenser P4 was £14 at Maplin and is nigh on indestructible and makes a good head torch when used with a NiteIze headband.
I also use a flashlight OVI application on my Nokia C6 to turn its LED flash into an emergency torch.

 

[topquark]

I use one of these Buy Energizer Extreme Cree Headlight. at Argos.co.uk - Your Online Shop for . very bright but do eat batteries (1xAA).

 

[Guest123]

I've got a Lighthouse make of torch but cant find it anywhere online, even in their own product range.

It's a big chunky blue thing with led's at one end and a bright halogen type light at the other. It's rechargeable and is bomb proof, just cant find it online anywhere.

I got it from LBS, for about £15. Bargain!!!

 

[Round Man]

Led Lenser was a joy apart form the switch which was a twist action single handed it was a nightmare, they have sorted it now and put a switch on it. Build quality was great dropped it many a time HARD!!, it was waterproof to 60m as well, hence the diver part of the name . I'm in the market looking for a replacement just want to see if there is anything better out there before buying another.

Let me know if you want an LED Lenser, i use one when im on Coastguard shouts and was so impressed i tend to stick to selling these over any others, they have a range to suit most needs

 

[sparky major]

LED Lenser well worth the money brilliantly bright little things

 

[grantr37]

A maglite AA is a good torch to use, you can get one in Lidl for 8.99 , I see mentioned above the name "Surefire" there is actually a brand of torch called surefire from the USA but they are made and designed for use by the Army and for Hunting etc, and you will get a price shock if you go to buy one of them, as they start at 90 pounds for a basic one and go up to 400 pounds, and they all run on CR123A Batteries, for those of you who don't know what CR123A batteries are they are the ones that you see in shops for Cameras, they are 7.99 each and you need 2 for a surefire, so thats 16pounds a time to re-power....
A maglite AA is a great little torch and ideal to fit into your tool belt...and almost unbreakable..

 

[High Tower]

I have the maglite 3dcell and the maglite 6Dcell

Both are brilliant and next to bomb proof!!

 

[Amp David]

Got a Lenser in the end. 3 AA batts is all it takes and makes my old 3D cell maglite look like a candle.

 

[Round Man]

good choice, one of the best torches u will own

 

[LukeD]

Bulb technology is amazing these days. Get a "Cree" etc and you will be amazed at your old torch.

 

[RogertheBodger]

min'es acetylene. keeps going out though.

Must be difficult getting those bottles under the floorboards, hats off to you!

 

[telectrix]

Must be difficult getting those bottles under the floorboards, hats off to you!

bottles?? no mate, just add water to the carbide in the tin

 

[telectrix]

local B&M stores, LED torch c/w 2 D batteries £1.99, bought 3, don't matter if i lose 1.

 

[Johnny-G]

Someone got me these from Homebase as a pressie, which I gave the usual 'delighted' thanks for - Rolson Tools 61760 3pc 9 LED Torch Set with Batteries
They are ridiculously good for the money though.

 

[LukeD]

I find head torches a pain and normal torches you have to hold !

Thats why i prefer a dewalt goose neck. its goes anywhere and i can charge batteries on site !