Spec me an LED Torch

[jellybeard999]

Given the price, worth the gamble?

Tronic Rechargeable Batteries
https://www.lidl.co.uk/p/p28471?productId=28471&countryCode=GB

 

[silversurfer]

Actually decent batteries afaik for putting in the remote

 

[Hybridtheory]

What are 181650's? Cant think they are convenient as most people will not have heard of them/be able to buy them in shops

*18650

IE Samsung 30Qs £3.50 3000mah

You can buy these at any Vape shop or online !

There cheap and so are the chargers !

 

[Kol]

Yea you can now, but he posted that over nine years ago ... things have changed since then and so has the thread

 

[Guest2]

*18650

IE Samsung 30Qs £3.50 3000mah

You can buy these at any Vape shop or online !

There cheap and so are the chargers !

Thanks. When did i post that? I’ve had 18650 torches for years now

Yea you can now, but he posted that over nine years ago ... things have changed since then and so has the thread

9 years

I doubt some of the batteries used in torches now were even around then, like recent batteries i have bought - 21700 (Samsung 40T) and 26650 (ShockLi 5500mAh)

The latest torch i have is the Astrolux EC01 (5000k) for £20 and £7.99 for a Samsung 40T 21700 battery it’s probably quite hard to beat...this

Astrolux EC01 XHP50B-3V 3500LM 298m Anduril UI USB-C Rechargeable IPX8 Waterproof 21700 18650 LED Flashlight

 

[Hybridtheory]

Yea you can now, but he posted that over nine years ago ... things have changed since then and so has the thread

Oh god

 

[silversurfer]

26650 (ShockLi 5500mAh)

The latest torch i have is the Astrolux EC01 (5000k) for £20

Is there a source for that 26650, I'm waiting forever for this one to be in stock

Spoiler

A price so low for a decent torch like the astrolux makes 90% of the fall apart clones on amazon pointless. Unless sterling gains drastically in next few months that could be the best bang for the buck for a while.

 

[Guest2]

Is there a source for that 26650, I'm waiting forever for this one to be in stock

Spoiler

A price so low for a decent torch like the astrolux makes 90% of the fall apart clones on amazon pointless. Unless sterling gains drastically in next few months that could be the best bang for the buck for a while.

The ShockLi were £17.50 for 2 on eBay.
Doing purchase similar the keeppower above appear in stock at £28.50 for 2...

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/163863386471

 

[silversurfer]

Guess I messed up as I saw keeppower well under 10, should have grabbed it when in stock. Perhaps the ShockLi is better anyway

At 30A they reached 86°C before the fuse blew.

For vapers that want to use 30A, this fuse is no problem, I draw 30A for about 8 minutes continuous before it blew.

Would most torches or one like astrolux allow this to happen or scale it down a lot sooner
http://budgetlightforum.com/node/53998
https://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?432816-Test-review-of-Shockli-IMR26650-5500mAh-(Black)-2017

 

[Guest2]

Guess I messed up as I saw keeppower well under 10, should have grabbed it when in stock. Perhaps the ShockLi is better anyway

£10? Probably for 1 and shipped from HK/China and the possibility of it being fake then yes.
I would rather pay slightly more for an item from a known uk seller & uk shipped

 

[darael]

I've still got my BLF A6 Special Edition light as recommended in this thread three years ago.

Is there anything more powerful for the same size and similar price? This has been a really good torch for me, but I keep using it in turbo mode all the time.

 

[Deluxe1]

Guest2's post just up above.

 

[darael]

Guest2's post just up above.

Do you mean this post?

Thanks. When did i post that? I’ve had 18650 torches for years now



9 years

I doubt some of the batteries used in torches now were even around then, like recent batteries i have bought - 21700 (Samsung 40T) and 26650 (ShockLi 5500mAh)

The latest torch i have is the Astrolux EC01 (5000k) for £20 and £7.99 for a Samsung 40T 21700 battery it’s probably quite hard to beat...this

Astrolux EC01 XHP50B-3V 3500LM 298m Anduril UI USB-C Rechargeable IPX8 Waterproof 21700 18650 LED Flashlight

Really considering this torch to replace my BLF A6, so thanks for the details!

Did you source your Samsung 40T batteries from eBay? If so, can you link to the ones you bought as I'd rather not buy fakes.

It looks as though my trusty Xtra VC4 charger can charge 21700 batteries. Very pleased about that, as it means I don't need to buy another charger.

 

[Deluxe1]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Samsung-...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

 

[darael]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Samsung-40T-INR-21700-Rechargeable-Lithium-Ion-Battery-for-mod-box/173917451977?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Thanks! Ordered the above torch and a pair of batteries.

 

[Guest2]

Yep, that was the seller

 

[Lustral]

Recently got a ThruNite T1 in NW Tint and wow it is a good all round torch for the price.

Love the recharging onboard on it and includes the battery too. Ramping is nice on it as well.

 

[Deluxe1]

Latest purchase, Haikelite HK04 - £49

4 x XPH50.2 Desert 6500k 13000lm.

https://www.banggood.com/Haikelite-...ml?rmmds=search&ID=224556977&cur_warehouse=CN


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[ttaskmaster]

I doubt some of the batteries used in torches now were even around then

Crack open a laptop battery cartridge, or one from some of the larger professional cameras. Lots of those used 18650s.

 

[silversurfer]

Recovery from laptop should be outside with a bucket of sand, long tough gloves as fires/heat are possible if the circuit isnt cut instantly in several places. Not all batteries in a pack will work but a few will and be ok for years.

4 x XPH50.2 Desert 6500k 13000lm.

Great value and lumens possible now