Brilliant (pun intended) Torch from Aldi

[Insider]

Alkaline, NiCd, NiMH or Lithium.....forget about the battery.......who wants to go back to these things on your bike?

 

[Happy Jack]

Standard alkaline batteries are 1.2V,
In the progression from small to large:-
AAA, AA,C.
You wouldn't like C battery falling in your toes.Y
They have been around forever.

Oops, my mistake.
Standard batteries are NOT 1.2V, they are 1.5V.
It's rechargeable that are 1.2.

 

[Northernraider]

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What a waste of money that is lol

 

[Northernraider]

Alkaline, NiCd, NiMH or Lithium.....forget about the battery.......who wants to go back to these things on your bike?

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God I remember those , I had 2 paper rounds I did on my bike , in the winter months i spent half my wage on batteries for the bike lights.

 

[Richard n Ann]

The advantage of replaceable batteries is that when you need a torch, for example during a power cit and the battery is flat, it takes two minutes to pop in new batteries rather than a four hour recharge!
Oh, it’s a power cut!

And go to battery station for batteries!

Tony

The better quality torches have rechargeable AND replaceable batteries, same as i said earlier I've got a spare 16340 in the fridge, keeping fresh

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[L' Hobo]

The better quality torches have rechargeable AND replaceable batteries, same as i said earlier I've got a spare 16340 in the fridge, keeping fresh

I'm getting confused here, you wrote in post #13, that 16340 were rechargeable CR123's BUT you you store them in the fridge.

I know little about this subject BUT I have read often on the forum that it is bad for a Lithium battery if it gets too cold.

Is the fridge the best place to store my new torches spare CR123 lithium batteries?

 

[L' Hobo]

Standard alkaline batteries are 1.2V,
In the progression from small to large:-
AAA, AA,C.
You wouldn't like C battery falling in your toes.Y
They have been around forever.

Mine are Lithium and weight about 15 grams.

 

[Happy Jack]

Mine are Lithium and weight about 15 grams.

Didnt know C cell were available in Lithium ?

 

[HKF]

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I've been told that I can't get anymore torches - that's just my led lenser collection, I've got just as many nebo's too!

You wouldn't be tempted by one of these, then?

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[L' Hobo]

You wouldn't be tempted by one of these, then?

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That's not a light, that's a weapon!

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[HKF]

That's not a light, that's a weapon!

Indeed, some of their products are used as weapons.

 

[SpeedyDux]

I bought a similar maglite clone from LIDL a few years ago. Partly for self-defence if needed. Excellent for the price.

My most useful torch is my baseball cap that has about 5 LEDs on the front brim. I can't say it gives a very bright light but for convenience it beats my other head torches. I will buy a secend one to keep permanently in the PVC. Handy for finding things under that fixed bed in the dark.

 

[Richard n Ann]

I'm getting confused here, you wrote in post #13, that 16340 were rechargeable CR123's BUT you you store them in the fridge.

I said ;

I meant 16340 batteries are rechargeable versions of the non rechargeable CR123s

I keep my spare 16340 in the fridge egg compartment, might not be necessary but in summer they might go over normal room temperature, keeping them cool won't hurt.

 

[RowleyBirkinQC]

No idea if any good, but the commercial made me chuckle…

 

[Northernraider]

You wanna get one of these

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[HKF]

Just as an aside, everyone should have a couple of torches that run on batteries. In the event of a major disaster when the electricity is down, you can always find batteries but won't be able to charge a USB torch.

 

[Landy Andy]

Hahaha. I can never find batteries now, let alone if there disaster.

 

[Richard n Ann]

Just as an aside, everyone should have a couple of torches that run on batteries. In the event of a major disaster when the electricity is down, you can always find batteries but won't be able to charge a USB torch.

What about our vans? We've got 80ah ready in the van waiting for an emergency.

We had a power cut a few years ago and I stuck my Olight H2r (18650 powered) on the kitchen blind pointing down, it was on low setting all night and just lost 15% of battery power.

I think the only situation where I'd need alkaline batteries would be a nuclear winter

 

[Sue and Rick]

Just as an aside, everyone should have a couple of torches that run on batteries. In the event of a major disaster when the electricity is down, you can always find batteries but won't be able to charge a USB torch.

Good idea. We have one that winds up.

 

[L' Hobo]

What about our vans? We've got 80ah ready in the van waiting for an emergency.

We had a power cut a few years ago and I stuck my Olight H2r (18650 powered) on the kitchen blind pointing down, it was on low setting all night and just lost 15% of battery power.

I think the only situation where I'd need alkaline batteries would be a nuclear winter

Nuclear Winter, did I read, someone called Trump would be holding a button again shortly!

Be prepared!

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[HKF]

Hahaha. I can never find batteries now, let alone if there disaster.

I'm talking about a major disaster. Every house has batteries. Many shops have batteries. I'm not talking about looting. I'm talking about genuine major disasters.

 

[HKF]

What about our vans? We've got 80ah ready in the van waiting for an emergency.

We had a power cut a few years ago and I stuck my Olight H2r (18650 powered) on the kitchen blind pointing down, it was on low setting all night and just lost 15% of battery power.

I think the only situation where I'd need alkaline batteries would be a nuclear winter

Yes, sorry. I should keep my mouth shut. I probably live in a slightly different world.

 

[Jo May]

Picked up this all metal LED torch today from ALDI, incredible value at £9.99, and as it's nearlya foot long you could use it as a club!
Four C type batteries and the adjustable spread of light is just amazing!
BTW, the 'Thinking Man' water feature is my tribute to the late quizmaster Bamber Grassgroin: the man with green pubic hair and an IQ of 300! If you look at the foot of the feature you can see why he's not happy!
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John. The odd slightly negative response to your informative post. Love Bamber by the way.
But never mind the doomsayers, you can henceforth thrive on your puns, a bright light indeed in this world of negativity and turgid prose!

 

[L' Hobo]

John. The odd slightly negative response to your informative post. Love Bamber by the way.
But never mind the doomsayers, you can henceforth thrive on your puns, a bright light indeed in this world of negativity and turgid prose!

I used to like a Turgid Prose but I can't find them in the shops these days!

 

[Jo May]

I used to like a Turgid Prose but I can't find them in the shops these days!

Prose or pros

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[busby]

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I've been told that I can't get anymore torches - that's just my led lenser collection, I've got just as many nebo's too!

The mind boggles....WHY? BUSBY

 

[Richard n Ann]

Got this in the black Friday sale. Olight Seeker pro 4 only cost me about £16 (I already had £56 ebay balance because I sold some bike pannier brackets) but they are back up at £139.99 now.
Comes with a holster so found the perfect place in the van for it. I've never seen a torch so bright, it's like a car headlight

Olight Seeker 4 Pro 4600 Lumen Rechargeable CW LED Torch EDC Flashlight - Orange | eBay

A1: You can choose Seeker 4 Pro horizontal holster, Seeker 4 Pro holster fixing bracket, MCC3 magnetic charging cable, and pocket clip (Seeker 2/3 Pro pocket clip is also suitable for Seeker 4 Pro). Q4: Can I place Seeker 3 or Seeker 3 Pro into Seeker 4 Pro holster?.

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