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Post by cuthbert on Jan 31, 2021 13:02:37 GMT 1
I want a nice torch. I have various inspection lamps. I want something to go in my pocket. Majority of my works is mot’s. So something I can look at pads with etc. I like the small led lenser types. I also like the pen style torches.
I want something nice. Not something off the Bergen van. So what are you all using?
Also, what is the password for trade section please? I have a pm off rhubarb years ago but it’s not working anymore
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Post by studabear on Jan 31, 2021 13:50:42 GMT 1
Password did change when we thought we had a banned member back on here. In terms of torches I use a variety, my favourite is a draper one from ebay. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324287525354 |
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Post by voicey on Jan 31, 2021 14:26:10 GMT 1
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Post by cuthbert on Jan 31, 2021 14:57:14 GMT 1
Those examples you have given are what I consider inspection lamps. I got a drawer full of them lol. I want a torch. A pocket sized thing
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Post by cuthbert on Jan 31, 2021 15:00:35 GMT 1
Can somebody pm with the password for trade section please
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Post by cuthbert on Jan 31, 2021 15:03:03 GMT 1
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Post by trickydicky on Jan 31, 2021 15:20:15 GMT 1
Streamlight make some great torches
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Post by Rhubarb on Jan 31, 2021 17:45:10 GMT 1
Can somebody pm with the password for trade section please Pm sent  |
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Post by valhalla on Jan 31, 2021 20:02:06 GMT 1
I use a MiniMaglite with an LED bulb for work where I need to have a torch. It has the durability for the (not-infrequent) drops onto the concrete floor.
To be frank, I don't use it much, and the reason is that it isn't rechargeable - I hate wasting batteries, and a lot of these sorts of torches rely upon non-rechargeable supplies. So the torch goes flat, it gets thrown in the drawer, then the batteries leak, then it's in the bin!!!
Best lighting-source in my toolbox is the head-torch, LED with integrated recharging Lithium battery, charges in 3hours, lasts 10hours or more on the lower of the two settings. Much more sensible in a professional environment, and both hands are free to move/waggle things around for inspection.
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Post by Dragon on Jan 31, 2021 20:52:09 GMT 1
I have a couple of these (one for walking the dogs and the other for work)bit bigger than pen size but by heck there bright, the price is a bit hard to swallow but they always work and no mucking around with batteries. Torch |
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Post by remmington on Jan 31, 2021 21:10:23 GMT 1
I use a MiniMaglite with an LED bulb for work where I need to have a torch. It has the durability for the (not-infrequent) drops onto the concrete floor. To be frank, I don't use it much, and the reason is that it isn't rechargeable - I hate wasting batteries, and a lot of these sorts of torches rely upon non-rechargeable supplies. So the torch goes flat, it gets thrown in the drawer, then the batteries leak, then it's in the bin!!! Best lighting-source in my toolbox is the head-torch, LED with integrated recharging Lithium battery, charges in 3hours, lasts 10hours or more on the lower of the two settings. Much more sensible in a professional environment, and both hands are free to move/waggle things around for inspection.
I got a head torch and like it - proper Black Diamond one from a climbers shop! Most of the time I use in the workshop one of these (I have two on the go at a time): www.ringautomotive.com/en/product/RIL5300HPRBut recently I brought one of these (quite good for feeding thru things in engine bays). www.ringautomotive.com/en/product/RIL3800HPI did have a pair of these - but we only have one left now working: www.primetools.co.uk/product/sealey-led1001-rechargeable-twist-inspection-lamp-8w-cob-1w-led/I do find USB charged torches are a bit short lived - light duration wise! Whatever you buy is better than using extension lead lamps of old (can you remember buying endless boxes of rough service bulbs?) LED workshop torches get a hammering - whatever I buy - never last long at all. I tend to buy them in identical pairs. And end up making one out of two at "torch hospital". |
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Post by studabear on Jan 31, 2021 21:29:07 GMT 1
I seem to make a habit of drowning them when replacing cambelts and water pumps.
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Post by remmington on Jan 31, 2021 21:46:27 GMT 1
I seem to make a habit of drowning them when replacing cambelts and water pumps. Not sent any of mine for swim yet! What I do with magnetic based torches is mount them on the underside of a two post ramp arms - then crush them when I lower a car to the floor. Which is fractionaly better than my Rusky fitter - who just leaves them magnetically attached to cars - customers drive off with them. No workshop torch is ever gonna last to long! So don't spend a fortune on one - it will be waste of money. |
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Post by givusaclue on Feb 1, 2021 0:54:20 GMT 1
I use a MiniMaglite with an LED bulb for work where I need to have a torch. It has the durability for the (not-infrequent) drops onto the concrete floor. To be frank, I don't use it much, and the reason is that it isn't rechargeable - I hate wasting batteries, and a lot of these sorts of torches rely upon non-rechargeable supplies. So the torch goes flat, it gets thrown in the drawer, then the batteries leak, then it's in the bin!!! Best lighting-source in my toolbox is the head-torch, LED with integrated recharging Lithium battery, charges in 3hours, lasts 10hours or more on the lower of the two settings. Much more sensible in a professional environment, and both hands are free to move/waggle things around for inspection.
I got a head torch and like it - proper Black Diamond one from a climbers shop! Most of the time I use in the workshop one of these (I have two on the go at a time): www.ringautomotive.com/en/product/RIL5300HPRBut recently I brought one of these (quite good for feeding thru things in engine bays). www.ringautomotive.com/en/product/RIL3800HPI did have a pair of these - but we only have one left now working: www.primetools.co.uk/product/sealey-led1001-rechargeable-twist-inspection-lamp-8w-cob-1w-led/I do find USB charged torches are a bit short lived - light duration wise! Whatever you buy is better than using extension lead lamps of old (can you remember buying endless boxes or rough service bulbs?) LED workshop torches get a hammering - whatever I buy - never last long at all. I tend to buy them in identical pairs. And end up making one out of two at "torch hospital". Ref. The middle one of the three in your post, mod had some very similar on their Black Friday sale for £10, I bought 4, took one home the other three are in the cupboard for when we need them |
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Post by trickydicky on Feb 1, 2021 2:13:30 GMT 1
www.streamlight.com/#I love my Knucklehead (firefighters) lamp and the Stylus pen torch is really good I prefer a rechargeable headlamp nowadays though for working on vehicles You can find most Streamlight models on ebay and they are as tough as old boots
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