Any of you ever use a head torch?

Merlin5 · 13 Sep 2009 at 17:08

I was thinking of getting one for when tinkering inside the pc. I've seen some LED ones for around a tenner at the usual stores and supermarkets but not sure if they have decent brightness, or if I should try and get a normal bulb tight head torch.

Merlin5 · 13 Sep 2009 at 17:10

alexhull24 said:
I have one I used when trekking, never thought of using it inside the PC, that's a pretty darn good idea.

Thanks

Merlin5 · 13 Sep 2009 at 17:11

alexhull24 said:
I think mine was around £20-£30 and it's LED. Pretty bright.

Ah, so LED is ok then. Cool, might pick one up then.

Merlin5 · 13 Sep 2009 at 17:13

Disco Boy said:
What's wrong with a desk lamp or two?

Nothing, but it's easier, and more fun, to grab the headtorch and away you go.

Merlin5 · 13 Sep 2009 at 17:17

TaKeN said:
The Duracell ones are pretty good!

We use them on the farm in the winter when the light has gone

I've not seen the duracell one about, but I've seen this one locally, do you reckon it'll be any good?

http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/content/ebiz/wilkinsonplus/invt/0230893/0230893_l.jpg

Not hotlinking.

Merlin5 · 13 Sep 2009 at 17:22

AcidHell2 said:
Got two.

One was a cheap one and although it's fine for walking and appears bright, it's pretty useless.

The other is a £25 one and is extremely good indeed. http://www.cluliteoutdoors.co.uk/product-detail.aspx?id=252

That's exactly what I had in mind tbh. It says non rechargeable, but I could easily put rechargeable batteries in that I suppose, I've already got a charger.

Merlin5 · 13 Sep 2009 at 17:48

apeZ said:
Merlin5, I have that exact same one (Energiser).

Trust me, it is bright enough. I use mine for sorting out my pc too, makes it so much easier when you have a focused light source.

That Energizer one also has a bright red LED that is also useful inside the pc, as it makes some things more clear/visible (think text on mobo etc).

Excellent! Can't get better than a review from a user. Will go buy it then, it's only £9.99 I think from tesco.

Merlin5 · 13 Sep 2009 at 19:31

LOL.

doofski said:
Petzel are the best. Had one for years, good for putting tent up in the dark.

That's a skillful torch if it can erect a tent as well

Merlin5 · 13 Sep 2009 at 20:07

Smithy said:
Not a head torch, but I can recommend a piece of kit which its use far exceeds its price tag.

B&Q Flexi Arm Clip Light - Small, flexible head, always somewhere to clip it too, brighter than any head torch I've seen and the batteries last forever.

Someone bought this for me for my birthday a few years back. It has been the most well used present I've ever received.

Actually, that is another idea I like, because clipping it to the pc case would be just as effective. I was looking for a clip on torch as well as a head torch in homebase today, and almost considered popping into B&Q. Hmm, dunno what to go with now

Merlin5 · 14 Sep 2009 at 16:30

So, I just bought this (btw,thanks for all your suggestions chaps)

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And nearly bought this as well, which is only a fiver.