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[Riley]

just broken another head torch can anybody recommend a decent head torich and a decent hand torch that doesn't die when you replace the batteries

 

[Plumbstar Tom]

got the missus a CREE LED one from Ebay, china special and 3 years on it is still brilliant. so bright I could land planes with it!

 

[hammers4spanner]

Just eat more carrots

 

[Rich8]

I've got a beta rechargeable inspection lamp £38 off Amazon beats a head torch great for working on boilers I leave it on charge in the van all the time

 

[TFGplumbing]

I always end up using my phone light as my phones always in my pocket haha

 

[Millsy 82]

The amount I break/ lose I just buy cheap now.

 

[mutley racers]

I always end up using my phone light as my phones always in my pocket haha

Ditto

 

[plumben]

Any thrunite torch will be good, with rechargeable 18650's ThruNite LED Flashlight--Guiding you through the night!

 

[gastec]

Olight S20 or S30 they have a strong magnetic base so you can stick it anywhere even on a screw head.

 

[solutions]

I use this nitecore head torch.
http://www.torchdirect.co.uk/nitecore-head-torches/nitecore-hc50-head-torch.html
And this Fenix hand torch
http://www.torchdirect.co.uk/fenix-professional-torches/fenix-pd35-2014-edition-led-torch.html
With these batteries
http://www.torchdirect.co.uk/rechar...-18650-3100-mah-li-ion-protected-battery.html
Charged with this charger
http://www.torchdirect.co.uk/lithiu...ila-dual-bay-intelligent-battery-charger.html.
They are all excellent as is torch direct where I bought it all.

 

[Riley]

Thanks all. I'll take a look at some of these

 

[TFGplumbing]

That head torch looks awesome, mmmm high quality

How long do the batteries last solutions?

 

[solutions]

It has several intensity settings and I use the middle one which is equivalent to a normal torch rather than a head mounted sun. I can get about 18-20 hours out of a fully charged 3100mah 18650 battery. I put two batteries on charge at a time I have 4. 1 in the head torch 1 in the hand torch and 2 charged in a little battery box in my pocket. I wear the head torch on my cap all day. I am never without enough light to see what im doing. Never have to run lights up to a loft or hunt for a light switch. Great when your working in a boiler in an airing cupboard as you dont have to work in your own shadow.
Regularly get people asking if I have been mining or caving, I shrug the jokes off as it works for me.

 

[GrahamM]

Personally I want something small, light, cheap but durable as it lives in bottom of my tool bag.
I purchased 3 of these. Great torches & 9 times out of 10 will do the job. If needing much more or extended light the bigger lights come out the van.
Been using one constantly for a year on second set of batteries. Have one in van and other still in packaging.
I purchased the less popular colours as was cheaper again.
Petzl Tikkina Head Lamp - Black, One Size: Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Outdoors