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Title: Good quality torch - for around the house
Post by: MarkVS on February 05, 2014, 06:18:32 AM: Have a couple of the big Dolphin torches, with the huge batteries, with the old style bulbs, for around the house..and they're driving me nuts.

Has anyone got any suggestions of some good quality (smaller), well made torches...Don't need to be made of metal, don't need to go in the ocean or pool, but be able to be used outside if it is raining, and throw a good light, take smaller batteries, LED, and be reliable .

Thanks

MarkVS
Title: Re: Good quality torch - for around the house
Post by: D4D on February 05, 2014, 06:21:26 AM: $20 COTD LED Maglites, just wait for the next special
Title: Re: Good quality torch - for around the house
Post by: myoldhk on February 05, 2014, 06:38:30 AM: Have a look at CREE torch. Guy when camping had a head lamp. Damn its bright ,leds. Cheaper from OS

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Title: Re: Good quality torch - for around the house
Post by: koshari on February 05, 2014, 06:55:50 AM: Quote from: myoldhk on February 05, 2014, 06:38:30 AM
Have a look at CREE torch. Guy when camping had a head lamp. Damn its bright ,leds. Cheaper from OS

Cree Xml torch with charger and 2 battaries. Delivered under $15.
Title: Re: Good quality torch - for around the house
Post by: MarkVS on February 05, 2014, 08:07:20 AM: Quote from: D4D on February 05, 2014, 06:21:26 AM
$20 COTD LED Maglites, just wait for the next special

Thanks D4D.

I had a quick look and they were on special now with 3 hours to go..so I bought a couple.

Thanks.

MarkVS
Title: Re: Good quality torch - for around the house
Post by: Symon on February 05, 2014, 08:23:40 AM: For around the house I like the ones that are rechargeable that have a charging dock - that way they are always ready to go and you don't have to change batteries.
Title: Re: Good quality torch - for around the house
Post by: Patr80l on February 05, 2014, 08:26:59 AM: For around the house it doesnt need to be too flash (no pun intended). You don't need mega lumens to change a fuse or find what's fallen under the couch.
If one of the intended uses is for blackouts then an LED lantern would be good; something that can throw a broad light and light up a room and last for a few hours.
Title: Re: Good quality torch - for around the house
Post by: Bird on February 05, 2014, 08:38:40 AM: Quote from: Patr80l
If one of the intended uses is for blackouts then an LED lantern would be good; something that can throw a broad light and light up a room and last for a few hours.

My dad is pretty much blind, and wanted some lantern thing he saw on tele (one of them dodgey shopping channels) to help him when he drops the Tele remote or lookin in the pantry.

Went to Rays and got him this
http://www.raysoutdoors.com.au/online-store/products/Primus-400-LED-Nova-Max-Lantern.aspx?pid=290768#Cross (http://www.raysoutdoors.com.au/online-store/products/Primus-400-LED-Nova-Max-Lantern.aspx?pid=290768#Cross)

Very good and rechargeable and throws out an excellent light. Rubber coated so it can withstand a fall or 2.
Highly recommend.
Title: Re: Good quality torch - for around the house
Post by: Brumbypt on February 05, 2014, 08:47:09 AM: I really like my ryobi torch, uses the same batteries as my drill etc.

I use it every night to go look at the lemon tree and do a little security watch around the paddock. also looking for rabbits, foxes etc. It shines up about 100m..

using it in the house looking for things that are lost in blind corners etc.

its good on globes but yeah, old fashioned halogen or something. Hope they bring out a LED one soon.

But as we live on property its handy for us, may not suit your needs.

Peter,
iPad with IOS 7.0.4 using Tapatalk HD
Title: Re: Good quality torch - for around the house
Post by: kiva on February 05, 2014, 08:50:40 AM: For the past few months I've been using a Narva work light as my general purpose light -

http://www.narva.com.au/products/browse/heavy-duty-high-powered (http://www.narva.com.au/products/browse/heavy-duty-high-powered)

(http://www.narva.com.au/sb_cache/products/id/2/f/71330-banner.jpg)

It has a magnet so when we go camping, I can use it as a portable light that can attach to the trailer, or use the hook to hang.
Title: Re: Good quality torch - for around the house
Post by: Bird on February 05, 2014, 12:18:13 PM: These look ok
https://www.ledtorchshop.com.au/product/732/jetbeam-ssr50-1000-lumens (https://www.ledtorchshop.com.au/product/732/jetbeam-ssr50-1000-lumens)
https://www.ledtorchshop.com.au/product/470/-eagletac-g25c2-mkii-xm-l2-u2-1180-led-lumens980-ansi-lumen- (https://www.ledtorchshop.com.au/product/470/-eagletac-g25c2-mkii-xm-l2-u2-1180-led-lumens980-ansi-lumen-)
https://www.ledtorchshop.com.au/product/648/rofis-pr22-xm-l2---950-lumens- (https://www.ledtorchshop.com.au/product/648/rofis-pr22-xm-l2---950-lumens-)

or
http://www.wickedlasers.com/torch (http://www.wickedlasers.com/torch)

any experience with them anyone?
Title: Re: Good quality torch - for around the house
Post by: Prado120 on February 05, 2014, 03:43:47 PM: Quote from: Brumbypt on February 05, 2014, 08:47:09 AM
I really like my ryobi torch, uses the same batteries as my drill etc.

I use it every night to go look at the lemon tree and do a little security watch around the paddock. also looking for rabbits, foxes etc. It shines up about 100m..

using it in the house looking for things that are lost in blind corners etc.

its good on globes but yeah, old fashioned halogen or something. Hope they bring out a LED one soon.

But as we live on property its handy for us, may not suit your needs.

Peter,
iPad with IOS 7.0.4 using Tapatalk HD
X2 on the Ryobi, had mine for a while and it works great, i think it was only $29 from the big green shed (so long as you already have the 1+ battery)
Stu.
Title: Re: Good quality torch - for around the house
Post by: 02-SR5 on February 05, 2014, 06:27:08 PM: I am a bit fan of Surfire tactical torches.
Title: Re: Good quality torch - for around the house
Post by: Muckinhell on February 05, 2014, 08:27:01 PM: I bought from the big green barn an arlec led little torch takes 3 aaa's for $5. been using it couple of years now just sits beside my bed etc and really great light for the price, mrs has similar one and they are surprisngly bright and last for ages on the batts.
Title: Re: Good quality torch - for around the house
Post by: Bird on February 19, 2014, 01:14:14 PM: Quote from: Lost on February 05, 2014, 12:18:13 PM
These look ok
https://www.ledtorchshop.com.au/product/732/jetbeam-ssr50-1000-lumens (https://www.ledtorchshop.com.au/product/732/jetbeam-ssr50-1000-lumens)
https://www.ledtorchshop.com.au/product/470/-eagletac-g25c2-mkii-xm-l2-u2-1180-led-lumens980-ansi-lumen- (https://www.ledtorchshop.com.au/product/470/-eagletac-g25c2-mkii-xm-l2-u2-1180-led-lumens980-ansi-lumen-)
https://www.ledtorchshop.com.au/product/648/rofis-pr22-xm-l2---950-lumens- (https://www.ledtorchshop.com.au/product/648/rofis-pr22-xm-l2---950-lumens-)

or
http://www.wickedlasers.com/torch (http://www.wickedlasers.com/torch)

any experience with them anyone?
Nobody :( ???
Title: Re: Good quality torch - for around the house
Post by: GGV8Cruza on February 19, 2014, 01:46:17 PM: Quote from: Lost on February 19, 2014, 01:14:14 PM
Nobody :( ???

I think everyone has spent their money at COD on the LED Lenser gear lost

GG
Title: Re: Good quality torch - for around the house
Post by: DropBearRacing on February 19, 2014, 08:35:20 PM: Quote from: GGPatrol on February 19, 2014, 01:46:17 PM
I think everyone has spent their money at COD on the LED Lenser gear lost

GG

Yep, got mine today, the little tac light and a head lamp. Very impressed, but I wish I had of got the kids a headlight as well.
Title: Re: Good quality torch - for around the house
Post by: GGV8Cruza on February 19, 2014, 08:39:18 PM: Quote from: Dogsta on February 19, 2014, 08:35:20 PM
Yep, got mine today, the little tac light and a head lamp. Very impressed, but I wish I had of got the kids a headlight as well.

just wait a week or so, they will come up again

GG
Title: Re: Good quality torch - for around the house
Post by: Black Diamond on February 19, 2014, 08:41:46 PM: Quote from: kiva on February 05, 2014, 08:50:40 AM
For the past few months I've been using a Narva work light as my general purpose light -

http://www.narva.com.au/products/browse/heavy-duty-high-powered (http://www.narva.com.au/products/browse/heavy-duty-high-powered)

(http://www.narva.com.au/sb_cache/products/id/2/f/71330-banner.jpg)Use one of these they are a great light :cheers:

BD

It has a magnet so when we go camping, I can use it as a portable light that can attach to the trailer, or use the hook to hang.
Title: Re: Good quality torch - for around the house
Post by: Bird on February 20, 2014, 08:41:59 AM: Anyone after a good cheap torch try this
https://www.ledtorchshop.com.au/product/467/-thrunite-t30s-650-ansi-lumen (https://www.ledtorchshop.com.au/product/467/-thrunite-t30s-650-ansi-lumen)