Advice on a quality torch please.

[Amp David]

Looking at getting a torch for when peering under floor boards, in lofts and when rooting around looking for a CU under the stairs. Would prefer and LED version. Have looked at the Maglite LED range and also the brand LED Lenser.

What are others using, as I see they are quite expensive and not wanting to buy one and find its rubbish

 

[pennywise]

Surefire. I had a LED Lenser divers torch great beam strength and battery life, lost the sodding thing a couple of weeks back so haven't replaced it yet.

 

[ukpablo]

have a look at this torch. I have one of these for mountain bikin night rides. Megga bright, get the charger with 2 batteries, approx 3 hrs burn time each. Very small, also v handy too. V reccomended and much better than a maglite.
TrustFire TR-801 Cree Q5-WC 5-Mode Memory 230-Lumen LED Flashlight (1*18650) [E1839] : BestOfferBuy.com, Buy DVD, Shop for PC accessories, Discount MP3 Players, Bargain Deal for Surveillance Equipment, Cheap R4 for NDS, X-sim Unlock

also use it for day to day work too!

 

[Apollo]

Surely a head torch is better. Can get these from almost anywhere these days.

No more jaw ache from holding the damn torch between your teeth!!!!

Cotswold camping their range is adequate to pick up something decent!!!

 

[Octopus]

For peering under floorboards and lofts I have a LED Maglite - sure its not the cheapest around but does the job in a far better way than my headtorch!

 

[Amp David]

Surely a head torch is better. Can get these from almost anywhere these days.

No more jaw ache from holding the damn torch between your teeth!!!!

Cotswold camping their range is adequate to pick up something decent!!!

Got a head torch for when working and both hands are needed

 

[Amp David]

Surefire. I had a LED Lenser divers torch great beam strength and battery life, lost the sodding thing a couple of weeks back so haven't replaced it yet.

For peering under floorboards and lofts I have a LED Maglite - sure its not the cheapest around but does the job in a far better way than my headtorch!

How robust are the Maglite LED and Lenser torches. Can they stand getting dropped and knocked about easily.

Had the standard Maglites in the past and its solid, just didn't know if the LED versions were the same or not

 

[Octopus]

Its my first Maglite and seems robust enough, having said that I've not dropped it or stepped on it yet!

 

[telectrix]

min'es acetylene. keeps going out though.

 

[Lucas]

I'd highly reccomend a DeWalt or Makita Flourescent lamp if you have the batterie's for them. I've found that they are more effective than LED's.

 

[telectrix]

under floors, a maglite and a van mirror for fishing cables. attic work has got to be head torch.

 

[Aza]

I would recommend something from Fenix:
FenixTorch

I was looking for a torch, and done a lot of research. I finally settled on this brand for price vs quality.
You can browse through their selection and choose a brightness and size that suits.

 

[pennywise]

Led Lenser was a joy apart form the switch which was a twist action single handed it was a nightmare, they have sorted it now and put a switch on it. Build quality was great dropped it many a time HARD!!, it was waterproof to 60m as well, hence the diver part of the name . I'm in the market looking for a replacement just want to see if there is anything better out there before buying another.

 

[nickblake]

I just changed mine its a retractable led torch come work light got it from CEF magnetic base its great ... did get my head stuck between to floor boards once couldnt get out because of the head torch ..apprentice couldnt stop laughing so he was on tea duty the rest of the week plus he had to buy the kit kat chunkies

 

[pennywise]

Looking at one of these things seem pretty well made. I'm going to go down the rechargeable route or It may just be worth buying a tool torch that excepts the same brand of battery as your existing cordless stuff.

Inova® T4 Rechargeable Tactical LED Flashlight (Black Body & White Light) @ Inova® Store

or may stick to the tool battery option.

http://www.professionaltool.co.uk/protool-flashlight