Torch recommendations

badbob · 23 Mar 2008 at 16:44

Need a torch, spotted this for a tenner but with the new technology of LED's and batteries just wondering if it's the best design now?

And I would use NIMH D cells which means lower brightness. Want a robust, rechargeable fairly bright torch. Doesn't need to be 1 million CW like the large 6/8" with 6/12v bright

badbob · 23 Mar 2008 at 16:49

I see you didn't read my post "D" cells are old tech now, also large and cumbersome, considering the capacity. There's this one,

http://www.maglite.com/product.asp?psc=RECHARGE

but just seems like D cells , rechargeable..not Lithium with LED's.

badbob · 23 Mar 2008 at 16:57

So do you want to use D cells or not then?

Ideally no, because low capacity for the cell size..also because use rechargeable voltage will be lower than alkalines (unless the torch is designed with an extra cell to make up for it

badbob · 23 Mar 2008 at 18:24

Ben M said:
Normal people don't think this deeply about buying torches. I'm sorry, but they don't. they just go out, to a shop, and buy one.

Personal insults are not allowed.

badbob · 23 Mar 2008 at 19:43

yikes those surefire torches are several hundred quid!