Spec me an LED Torch

Eliot · 28 Dec 2014 at 01:30

I had a PD35 2014 for christmas. Jesus is it bright.. everytime i think im in the highest setting i am two away from it

Tomsk · 28 Dec 2014 at 08:17

Eliot said:
I had a PD35 2014 for christmas. Jesus is it bright.. everytime i think im in the highest setting i am two away from it

I got a PD35 (2013) and when I'm at the highest setting I want MORE!! :cool:

Phil2008 · 28 Dec 2014 at 14:56

I have just ordered these Panasonic eneloop batts and a battery case for my EA41. Cross fingers and toes these wont be fake

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-eneloop-BK-3MCCE-8BE-Batteries/dp/B00JZBX8DQ

Embed · 29 Dec 2014 at 00:13

Does anyone have the XP-L V3 drop in? How much difference is there to the XM-L2 U2?

Phil2008 · 29 Dec 2014 at 00:26

My EA41 pics

Tomsk · 29 Dec 2014 at 08:01

Phil2008 said:
My EA41 pics

Those are beamshots from goinggear.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbIlyOsx2GFLIqDTaFlS0Ig

chaparral · 29 Dec 2014 at 08:29

Not a torch

We got 17 new LED lights being put up at my work place and there 250w (60,000 Lumens) each :eek:

I have try take some pictures when I get back to work...(Am on holiday now)

PhillyDee · 29 Dec 2014 at 13:16

I am looking for a decent LED torch for going exploring with, want one with a nice wide beam, as well as a nice tight beam. I used a 5W ALDI CREE last time I was over in Chernobyl, and the light output was not very good in large rooms and dark spaces at all. It was good enough to help us not die in the huge holes everywhere however!

I like the look of the EA41, I intend to just use standard duracells in this. The belt holder is ideal as well.

Phil2008 · 29 Dec 2014 at 13:26

PhillyDee said:
I like the look of the EA41, I intend to just use standard duracells in this. The belt holder is ideal as well.

If you use the EA41 on high mode it should last about 2 - 3hrs, but thats the 2014 version. The 2015 version of the EA41 is a tad more powerful, so Im guessing it wont last as long?

PhillyDee · 29 Dec 2014 at 13:29

I am happy with that sort of burn time. I like the fact that's its adjustable power levels.

Deluxe1 · 29 Dec 2014 at 14:07

SUNWAYMAN D40A is worth a look, nice clean cool white beam and great finish.

Phil2008 · 30 Dec 2014 at 00:16

I have just taken my EA41 outside, and you know if you point it in the air the beam goes on for ever? Not tonight the beam stops and makes a large white ring of light in the air. It must be something todo with it being so cold and mist/fog being in the air? I havent ever seen a torch making a ring of light in the sky before, its the same ring of light if you pointed the torch up towards the ceiling in your home, but much bigger.

Quite a sight.......

Sin_Chase · 30 Dec 2014 at 02:21

I Basketed £300ish worth of products last night and then chickened out

Fenix TK75 + Extended Runtime Module + Charger + 8 x batteries.

I am going to need a good search torch early next year so I will likely end up plumping for it unless I find a better option.

Diddums · 30 Dec 2014 at 02:29

Sin_Chase said:
I am going to need a good search torch early next year so I will likely end up plumping for it unless I find a better option.

I find remembering where I bury them helps when having to clear up the evidence

Anchundan · 30 Dec 2014 at 12:01

Phil2008 said:
I have just taken my EA41 outside, and you know if you point it in the air the beam goes on for ever? Not tonight the beam stops and makes a large white ring of light in the air. It must be something todo with it being so cold and mist/fog being in the air? I havent ever seen a torch making a ring of light in the sky before, its the same ring of light if you pointed the torch up towards the ceiling in your home, but much bigger.

Quite a sight.......

I'm very tempted myself with the Nitecore EA41 if it has a decent flood. Where are they made? They seem extremely cheap out here, cheapest place starts at £28 (bit concerned this one might be a fake), and the average price (including Amazon China) is about £42.

Guest2 · 30 Dec 2014 at 12:10

Sin_Chase said:
I Basketed £300ish worth of products last night and then chickened out

Fenix TK75 + Extended Runtime Module + Charger + 8 x batteries.

I am going to need a good search torch early next year so I will likely end up plumping for it unless I find a better option.

Be sure to get the 2900 lumen version of the TK75.

The Asgard · 30 Dec 2014 at 14:34

molinari said:
Well mine has arrived already . It looks genuine, it's in a Fenix box with all the accessories. Unfortunately, I have no batteries with me .

Received two of these today and expected a mix up but ended up with the real deal just like you.

Two of the latest TK22 for £18, shocked :eek:

My first Fenix, love the quality, pretty much a perfect torch.

There is a father Christmas.

Phil2008 · 30 Dec 2014 at 16:40

Anchundan said:
I'm very tempted myself with the Nitecore EA41 if it has a decent flood. Where are they made? They seem extremely cheap out here, cheapest place starts at £28 (bit concerned this one might be a fake), and the average price (including Amazon China) is about £42.

I ordered mine from torch direct http://www.torchdirect.co.uk/explorer-series/nitecore-ea41-led-torch.html

you can also order the EA41 from nitecore http://www.nitecore.co.uk/Shop/Products/Explorer/12918-Nitecore-EA41.html

But no I wouldnt order decent stuff from amazon ect just incase.

Snax · 30 Dec 2014 at 17:17

Hi. I want to get mum a simple to operate torch for her birthday.

Do I get the EA41 or should I try and get a solar force one?

It needs to be here by 14 Jan. My budget is up to £60 and the torch will be a general use torch for when she is wandering around the country. Mum won't coddle it either so it will need to take some serious abuse (back in the 90s, Maglites put up a solid fight for a few years before dying).

Phil2008 · 30 Dec 2014 at 17:24

Well the buttons on the EA41 are easy, the bottom button is on and off, the top button is for the modes. Also it remembers the last mode, so It switches on to the last mode used. Also if you hold down the on/off button when its on, the light turns off and the buttons flash every 2secs so you can find it in the dark. I think thats a neat feature.

I would have liked the buttons to be a tad bigger tho.