Advice on a quality torch please.

[grantr37]

A maglite AA is a good torch to use, you can get one in Lidl for 8.99 , I see mentioned above the name "Surefire" there is actually a brand of torch called surefire from the USA but they are made and designed for use by the Army and for Hunting etc, and you will get a price shock if you go to buy one of them, as they start at 90 pounds for a basic one and go up to 400 pounds, and they all run on CR123A Batteries, for those of you who don't know what CR123A batteries are they are the ones that you see in shops for Cameras, they are 7.99 each and you need 2 for a surefire, so thats 16pounds a time to re-power....
A maglite AA is a great little torch and ideal to fit into your tool belt...and almost unbreakable..

 

[High Tower]

I have the maglite 3dcell and the maglite 6Dcell

Both are brilliant and next to bomb proof!!

 

[Amp David]

Got a Lenser in the end. 3 AA batts is all it takes and makes my old 3D cell maglite look like a candle.

 

[Round Man]

good choice, one of the best torches u will own

 

[LukeD]

Bulb technology is amazing these days. Get a "Cree" etc and you will be amazed at your old torch.

 

[RogertheBodger]

min'es acetylene. keeps going out though.

Must be difficult getting those bottles under the floorboards, hats off to you!

 

[telectrix]

Must be difficult getting those bottles under the floorboards, hats off to you!

bottles?? no mate, just add water to the carbide in the tin

 

[telectrix]

local B&M stores, LED torch c/w 2 D batteries £1.99, bought 3, don't matter if i lose 1.

 

[Johnny-G]

Someone got me these from Homebase as a pressie, which I gave the usual 'delighted' thanks for - Rolson Tools 61760 3pc 9 LED Torch Set with Batteries
They are ridiculously good for the money though.

 

[LukeD]

I find head torches a pain and normal torches you have to hold !

Thats why i prefer a dewalt goose neck. its goes anywhere and i can charge batteries on site !

 

[Amp David]

Have a Dewalt flourescent. Also very good IMO