Spec me an LED Torch

So I have picked up a couple of cheap torches and handlebar mounts for my bike but the torches are using up a lot of battery power. Luckily I recently purchased a Nitecore Intellicharger i2 for my vaping batteries (18650) and the charger will also charge AA, so am looking for decent rechargeables for the torches. Any reason not to buy Sanyo Eneloops?

Great budget setup btw.

Torches - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Torch-300LM...UTF8&qid=1384721974&sr=1-7&keywords=led+torch

Holder - http://www.amazon.co.uk/niceeshop-C...21897&sr=1-24&keywords=handlebar+torch+holder

Less than £7 all in.
 
The Funktopus said:
Ordered myself an LED Lenser T7. Is it bad that I'm excited by the prospect of receiving a torch?
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This seems to be the the (my) problem...

Its exciting researching things like torches but when there arrive its... a torch!

You will soon be plagued with the 'disease' of looking into beam range (Candela) flood, batteries, size of torch, more lumens etc.

Going from 1xAA torch > 4 x 18650. My initial torch budget was £20, that ended up going to £210!

...Having said that I just looked at a Lenser T7 video and sort of want one :rolleyes:

For now, im sticking with my Nitecore EA4 (sold the TK75 2900 lumen beast)
 
Totally normal :p Just need to take up cave diving or something
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Does cr123 fit in those 2 quid torches, I guess it'd say if that was possible. Ive seen a similar one that takes AAA all through to 5000mah 26650 size :eek:

£6 for:
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/Q3-LED-Flas...UTF8&qid=1384568825&sr=1-1&keywords=CREE+Bulb

Or theres a Q5 for 1 quid more, no idea if either is any good but for the price..
 
Well, when it arrives it'll eventually be used for serious business as I go about my duties in and around a ships engine room, peering into bilges, checking tank tops and checking the funnel at night etc....And totally not for making Light Sabre noises when the beam's visible, honest....
 
The Funktopus said:
Well, when it arrives it'll eventually be used for serious business as I go about my duties in and around a ships engine room, peering into bilges, checking tank tops and checking the funnel at night etc....And totally not for making Light Sabre noises when the beam's visible, honest....
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:)

In your case yes, a torch is useful.
 
Got home from work at 8.30 to find my LED Lenser T7 waiting for me. Stuck the batteries in and went out to the garden to give it a whirl.

JESUS CHRIST! Compared to the crappy single AA Cybalite it replaces, the beam is ridiculously intense. Seriously, I fear I may punch a hole through a ginger kid or an albino or something, should I stray across one whilst using it. The one hand focus mechanism is pretty slick as well. Really impressed with it.
 
Torch I recently bought was a Mercury cree 10W. I didn't have a huge budget for a torch I just wanted something of reasonable quality and bright as hell. Its pretty decent for the money, Heavy duty ip65, adjustable beam with rear clicky switch but no modes. I'm not up on my torch specs, but 280 Lumens for £20 (from tlc) seemed pretty good to me. its bloody bright, the narrow beam goes miles...:D
 
Nifty spec sheet. If someone stumped up 1k they should get a little share of any profits I reckon, why would anyone donate like its a charity.
Will they get 1000 lumens ok from just one, XM-L U3

I have a 8 quid 18650 x4 charger with usb outlet
 
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