Spec me a torch

NeilF · 28 Jan 2008 at 15:53

Are there torches that just sit in a cradle recharging, but only use a tiny voltage. ie: Aren't sitting there using 10-20W 24/7/365?

Ie: So once it's charged it in effect goes into standby for a nice long period?

.walls · 28 Jan 2008 at 16:01

Ben M · 28 Jan 2008 at 16:10

Van Hellseek · 28 Jan 2008 at 16:11

http://night-ops.com/ledhandheld.html

[DOD]Asprilla · 28 Jan 2008 at 16:17

seek said:
http://night-ops.com/ledhandheld.html

....handheld tactical illumination tool....

Ah, I love marketing spiel.

I use Inova torches: http://www.inovalight.com/

NeilF · 28 Jan 2008 at 16:44

seek said:
http://night-ops.com/ledhandheld.html

I want a buy a rechargable torch... Not invade a country and rescue some GI's....

Sinque · 28 Jan 2008 at 16:46

I think the whole 'spec me something' fad has gone a bit too far...

You go to a store which will sell torches and then buy a rechargable one. Unless you would like me to spec you which store and transport to take?

saitrix · 28 Jan 2008 at 16:49

What about a torch and 4 AA rechargable batteries? If so then it would be the Fenix L2D Q5 without a doubt, then get some Vapextech 2900mAh rechargable AA's. If you buy from the Fenix website below just email the shop saying you are from OcUK and saitrix from OcUK told you to email him, he should give you a red filter for the end for free.

http://www.fenixtorch.co.uk/led_torches/fenix_l2d_q5.html

http://www.vapextech.co.uk/acatalog/High_Power_Consumer_Batteries.html

NeilF · 28 Jan 2008 at 16:50

Sinque said:
I think the whole 'spec me something' fad has gone a bit too far...

You go to a store which will sell torches and then buy a rechargable one. Unless you would like me to spec you which store and transport to take?

It was a light-hearted attempt at simply asking if anyone was aware of a 'green' version of rechargable torch - which I have not been able to find. I want to simply leave it in the cradle 24/7 but don't want it using up loads of power all the time unecessarily...

I don't want a straight forward re-chargable one as when you come to use it, it's of course flat... Hence wanting one of the 'cradle' ones...

Sorry if you've lost your sense of humour getting out of bed today

Cuchulain · 28 Jan 2008 at 16:51

Sinque said:
I think the whole 'spec me something' fad has gone a bit too far...

You go to a store which will sell torches and then buy a rechargable one. Unless you would like me to spec you which store and transport to take?

Alternatively you realise that torches come in all sorts of guises, ones with luxeon emitters, lower power LED's, Halogen, even HID so you do the sensible thing and ask for other peoples opinions on them.

saitrix · 28 Jan 2008 at 16:54

NeilFawcett said:
It was a light-hearted attempt at simply asking if anyone was aware of a 'green' version of rechargable torch - which I have not been able to find. I want to simply leave it in the cradle 24/7 but don't want it using up loads of power all the time unecessarily...

I don't want a straight forward re-chargable one as when you come to use it, it's of course flat... Hence wanting one of the 'cradle' ones...

Sorry if you've lost your sense of humour getting out of bed today

Not really, on the same link at Vapextech scroll down to the green 2100mAh cells. They are the ones I use, as I don't use the torch all the time so I was worried about them being dead when I wanted it. Has never happened to me with these cells, are excellent.

As it says on the website,

"6 months About 80% of charge is held
12 months About 70% of charge is held (normal nimh would be empty)"

neodude · 28 Jan 2008 at 16:54

[DOD]Asprilla;10988019 said:
....handheld tactical illumination tool....

Ah, I love marketing spiel.

I use Inova torches: http://www.inovalight.com/

+1

I have the Inova X5. Very nice torch.

Bug One · 28 Jan 2008 at 16:57

If you want a 'green' on then get a shake torch.

Sinque · 28 Jan 2008 at 16:59

NeilFawcett said:
Sorry if you've lost your sense of humour getting out of bed today

Sense of humour? There is nothing funny in this thread. :confused:

Tomsk · 28 Jan 2008 at 17:22

Get a solar powered torch.
I'm being serious.

JIM_BOB7813 · 28 Jan 2008 at 17:46

saitrix said:
As it says on the website,

"6 months About 80% of charge is held
12 months About 70% of charge is held (normal nimh would be empty)"

Look out for Sanyo Eneloops, or Uniross Hybrios also, they are the same (low self-discharge).

I recently got a couple of cheap LED torches (take 1 AA) from Hong Kong, extremely bright for £5 and £7 each (incl. delivery).

Trixter · 28 Jan 2008 at 18:13

Tomsk · 28 Jan 2008 at 19:23

saitrix said:
What about a torch and 4 AA rechargable batteries? If so then it would be the Fenix L2D Q5 without a doubt, then get some Vapextech 2900mAh rechargable AA's. If you buy from the Fenix website below just email the shop saying you are from OcUK and saitrix from OcUK told you to email him, he should give you a red filter for the end for free.

http://www.fenixtorch.co.uk/led_torches/fenix_l2d_q5.html

http://www.vapextech.co.uk/acatalog/High_Power_Consumer_Batteries.html

I suggest using www.fenix-store.com. It works out cheaper. Currently $1.93 = £1 via paypal.

NeilF · 28 Jan 2008 at 20:10

Sinque said:
Sense of humour? There is nothing funny in this thread.

Suggestion: Don't contribute to a thread if you have nothing to contribute to it :rolleyes:

NeilF · 28 Jan 2008 at 20:10

saitrix said:
Not really, on the same link at Vapextech scroll down to the green 2100mAh cells. They are the ones I use, as I don't use the torch all the time so I was worried about them being dead when I wanted it. Has never happened to me with these cells, are excellent.

As it says on the website,

"6 months About 80% of charge is held
12 months About 70% of charge is held (normal nimh would be empty)"

OK! That's impressive!