Torches

eth0

Grizzly 45 wrote: »

Got a Surefire Executive Defender pocket torch.Thing is as bright as Hell,and is designed to blind in a defensive situation.Trouble is,it eats expensive camera style batteries and its very fancy bulb lasts about 2hours in continous use.:( The bulb isnt available over here.UK or EU are the next dealerships for it.Costs about 40 euros as well.

Isn't there some rechargeable version of those batteries you can get? still doesn't solve the bulb problem though

Gran Hermano

I modded my 3 D cell Mag with a Malkoff drop in and then added a convex lens to it. Spent a fair amount upgrading it but I rarely use it. I have a few of the Nitecore D10 and EX10 running on rechargable lithiums and they cover 90 percent of my needs.

The Zebralight range of headlamps are well worth looking at. The H31 model in particular is great for clipping onto gear/clothing or using with the headband.


The glo toobs are also useful as kit markets and mini lanterns
http://www.glo-toob.com/main.html

I've spent far too much of both time and money on CPY and 4sevens/battery junction/flashaholics uk over the years.

ShadowFox

eth0 wrote: »

Isn't there some rechargeable version of those batteries you can get? still doesn't solve the bulb problem though

There are but if they are like the one I got for mine they only last 2 hours tops

eth0

grapeape wrote: »

There are but if they are like the one I got for mine they only last 2 hours tops

They didn't come out of Chickity China land by some no-name brand did they?

Some batteries that come out of that place are fecking woeful

ShadowFox

eth0 wrote: »

They didn't come out of Chickity China land by some no-name brand did they?

Some batteries that come out of that place are fecking woeful

They prob did it was a few years ago i got them I changed to the led lenser p7 and use it all the time battery life is great and on a personal note i dont like using rechargeable battery torches as Ive often forgot to charge them when I needed them most :rolleyes:

eth0

Have you tried the low self discharge NiMH batteries mentioned earlier in this thread? They don't have the "always dead when ya need em" problem

ShadowFox

eth0 wrote: »

Have you tried the low self discharge NiMH batteries mentioned earlier in this thread? They don't have the "always dead when ya need em" problem

I havent but to be honest Maplin do a deal around this time of year 100 AAA batteries for less than €20 I get 2 boxes every year and find ive more than enough for everything I need and always have around 30 left over

Agent_47

Looking at picking up one of these, new on the market for 69$ + postage.

http://www.jet-beam.com/links/pro/pc10.aspx

As they are sent by international air mail (an post), do an post clobber flashlights? what customs would be due?

Red Harvest

Agent_47 wrote: »

Looking at picking up one of these, new on the market for 69$ + postage.

http://www.jet-beam.com/links/pro/pc10.aspx

As they are sent by international air mail (an post), do an post clobber flashlights? what customs would be due?

You might get away with out it hitting customs but if it does afaik via An Post its total cost (item + postage say 85 dollars or appox 65 euro) + 5 euro (or whatever the An Post handling charge is) + VAT so worst case senario is about 85euro (90 tops).

Agent_47

Hi Bedlam,

many thanks for that, the calculator is very good. Yes it was going gear I was looking at, thanks for the codes, codes were 25% at thanksgiving so may wait.

Hermy

Hi all, Hoping ye can help me.

I want to start using my old rechargeable Maglite again which has been gathering dust since it stopped holding charge some years ago. Thing is I'm not sure if the battery or charger or both needed replacing and I'm wondering is there any way of testing to see what's working and what's for the bin?
I know I'd be better off in the long run with a new torch but for now I'd be happy to get the old torch up and running.

What do ye think?

Agent_47

Torches have come a long way in the last few years. If your torch is not LED then game over, get with a new smaller brighter and lighter torche,

not worth doing anything with that old torche IMO

Hermy

No the torch isn't LED and I know it' old hat at this stage but for sentimental reasons I'd like to keep it going even if I do get something else better in the meantime.

Gran Hermano

Hermy wrote: »

No the torch isn't LED and I know it' old hat at this stage but for sentimental reasons I'd like to keep it going even if I do get something else better in the meantime.

You could try getting a replacement battery pack from somewhere like
http://www.zbattery.com/magparts.html

The problem you'll have is whilst it's likely the battery needs replacing it could be the charger or another component that's acting up.

I'm not sure whether Malkoff has a drop in for the rechargeable Mag, maybe drop them a mail with the model/serial number of yours
http://www.malkoffdevices.com/

Hermy

That's a great site - thanks Hermano.
I see they list an LED upgrade - the plot thickens.

Balfie

I've a 4D cell maglite, thing weighs so much, but is a great torch, out in a big dark field ya can see from one end to the other.. Its a great bit of kit..

Also have the AA maglite, tis just handy for little things, gettin in an out of a tent without disturbing anyone..

An I have 2 AAA led torches, just handy to have for little things..

eth0

I recently got one of these bulbs, a Philips 7W 12V led


Only problem is there is a fecking Fan inside it. So when you turn the lights on you hear this annoying buzzing noise in the whole room. Only cost about 13e so thinking of making a case around it, switch & 10xAA holder to reuse as a torch. It doesn't give quite as much light as my 5.11 but it not bad like

Gran Hermano

http://www.flashaholics.co.uk/nitecore/nitecore-tm11.html

I like the look of this one from Nitecore.

eth0

Gran Hermano wrote: »

http://www.flashaholics.co.uk/nitecore/nitecore-tm11.html

I like the look of this one from Nitecore.

2000LM!? Holy che guevara

buzz55

I'm looking for one of the rechargeable torches that come on automatically if there is a power cut (and think you can also get them with a built in night light sensor).

Saw one in a friend's parents house & figure it could be handy, but forgot to ask him where he got it.

Something like this, or maybe even this - http://www.safetlight.co.uk/safety_torch.asp

Though the one I saw was black & also seemed to have a light settings option (really strong, average, dimmer etc.)

Where'll I go looking please?

cheers

bonniebede

i like nice twinkly fairy lights. Not sure if my survival skills are top notch though.:)

krissovo

€18 in Lidl on Monday for Cree LED torch, must be worth a punt for a spare, in the car or a BOB.

http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_16450.htm

Also mini for €9

http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_16453.htm

I will probably buy a large one and have a look at the smaller ones.

Agent_47

More like a trunchon than a torch.

Have ordered an EDC Sunwayman V10R 2012 with maz output 460 lumens from an Rcr123, a treat for myself this Christmas.

fodda

I picked up a brilliant torch the other day. I walked into Island Sports in Castlebar and he had what i thought was one of those little led torches seen everywhere until i picked it up and gave it a try.

It has a single very magnified bulb that gives an unbelievable beam for such a tiny torch of just 4.5". It is actually like a slightly smaller lightforce type lamp:) the beam is that powerful......i have never seen such power in any small torch. You could strap it to a shotgun it is that good, but obviously use anywhere.

All metal......220 lumens variable power and beam with sos and fast flashing mode and comes complete with 3 small AAA batteries and he has them for sale at 20.00 Euro:eek:

A great little xmas pressie.......so drop a few hints:D

http://www.islandsports.ie/shootingaccessories.html scroll down page near bottom.

jugger

any one know where you can get this but cheaper ???
http://www.ebay.com/itm/POLICE-EMT-EMS-AA-MINI-MAGLITE-FLASHLIGHT-GLASS-BREAK-TAIL-CAP-STRIKE-BEZEL-/350529735670?pt=US_Flashlights&hash=item519d334bf6

ShadowFox

jugger wrote: »

any one know where you can get this but cheaper ???
http://www.ebay.com/itm/POLICE-EMT-EMS-AA-MINI-MAGLITE-FLASHLIGHT-GLASS-BREAK-TAIL-CAP-STRIKE-BEZEL-/350529735670?pt=US_Flashlights&hash=item519d334bf6

Havent seen them anywhere else thats where i got my ones they are very handy

jugger

ya but the torch was only 11 euro :eek:
i think i will still get them though just comeint to terms with the price

Hibrion

I can also vouch for LED Lensers. I always have my P3 in my pocket, and keep a P7 to hand at home and while hunting.

source

Hibrion wrote: »

I can also vouch for LED Lensers. I always have my P3 in my pocket, and keep a P7 to hand at home and while hunting.

Agreed, I've the hocus focus, great bit of kit.

Agent_47

Have one of these as an EDC. Expensive but they are the mutts nuts, have consigned my T7 Led Lensers to dirty work.

This thing can punch out 460 lumens on an RCR123. It weights just over 2 ounces (67 grams). Just for the weight alone it will find it way into EDC.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IW27g2HaZdQ&feature=player_embedded