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Aldi Cree torch.

  • 20-07-2017 11:07AM
    #1
    Nekarsulm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,293 ✭✭✭✭


    Has anyone tried one of the Cree torches currently on sale in Aldi?
    They claim a beam of 500 meters.

    Looks exactly like a Led Lenser, but 25 euro instead of 105.


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  • #2
    yubabill1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,301 ✭✭✭yubabill1


    I bought a 20W?(I think) a few weeks ago, Battery powered, not rechargeable. Takes 3x C cell batteries and very powerful. I'd guess 100m clear view and 200m through a scope.

    Think the latest is 25W rechargeable? aldi stuff I have found reliable in the past, their tools are superior to LIDL ones, very good steel etc. I also have an older 10W Aldi torch, pales into insignificance.

    The 20W is way, way more powerful than the Maglite 6x D cell incandescent, even when fitted with a replacement LED bulb.


  • #3
    vicwatson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,404 ✭✭✭✭vicwatson


    Nekarsulm wrote: »
    Has anyone tried one of the Cree torches currently on sale in Aldi?
    They claim a beam of 500 meters.

    Looks exactly like a Led Lenser, but 25 euro instead of 105.

    These on today's special buys????


  • #4
    garv123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,576 ✭✭✭garv123


    Nekarsulm wrote: »
    Has anyone tried one of the Cree torches currently on sale in Aldi?
    They claim a beam of 500 meters.

    Looks exactly like a Led Lenser, but 25 euro instead of 105.

    I have the big version and the smaller one from aldi, the big one is handy in the jeep but awkward to carry. i have 2 small ones, brilliant light and good tight beam. adjustable to a flood setting which is handy for looking for a fox/rabbit you just shot


  • #5
    Nekarsulm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,293 ✭✭✭✭Nekarsulm


    vicwatson wrote: »
    These on today's special buys????

    I think they must be from last Thursdays specials.

    About a dozen left in our local store today.


  • #6
    yubabill1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,301 ✭✭✭yubabill1


    Had a look at the bigger one I have, it's 20W and actually takes 4x C cells.

    Bought it earlier in the year, as mfg date is 12/16. Feels like only a few weeks ago.

    Sure, it's not a super duper, but it's good enough for me and I've used it for a bit of lamping. Actually, I now remember that it was stronger than the jeep on full beam.


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  • #7
    blackpearl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 668 ✭✭✭blackpearl


    Nekarsulm wrote: »
    Has anyone tried one of the Cree torches currently on sale in Aldi?
    They claim a beam of 500 meters.

    Looks exactly like a Led Lenser, but 25 euro instead of 105.

    Have a led lenser and a cree their is no difference in the 2 execpt the price i have 2 cree use them for rabbit shooting top class well wort getting.


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