LED Torches

[NWT]

Has anyone got an LED torch for use on the ramp. If so whats the best one? Gerber have a single LED 3 watt, but other brands have up to 16 LED running of C cell batteries. Any good. Currently use a maglite but find the batteries don't last long and the beam distance is not very good. Thought maybe the LED torches may be better.
Comments?
Suggestions?
Recommendations?

[sinkingship]

I think maglight are developing a LED version and there may be a mod to convert your existing one, so you may want to enquire before splashing out for a new one.

[NWT]

I hve seen maglite have a conversion for the mini maglite, but haven't seen anything yet for the D cell ones.
Anyone else seen any info?

[A345]

BRITELITE of germany has a very good range of rechargeable LED torches. quite dependeable,good range as well..

[celtic mech]

I believe maglite do have an L.E.D. conversion for their D cell torches...but i am still yet to see one. No doubt it will cost a bit though!
The best torch (non LED) that gives good Pure white light are the rechangeable Maglites. The are just the job. fairly strong beam from them also.

[airborne_artist]

Cotswold Camping had some good ones last time I was in there. Not sure if all the range is on their site.

[Kiwiconehead]

Originally Posted by celtic mech

I believe maglite do have an L.E.D. conversion for their D cell torches...but i am still yet to see one. No doubt it will cost a bit though!

I've got one, not cheap - but you have to try these gadgets. It's not my Mag instruments, by some other mob.

Very bright, better output than rechargable mag at full charge.

http://www.quality-items-flashlights...products_id=79
http://ledmuseum.candlepower.us/diamond.htm

[Flightmech]

Originally Posted by NWT

Has anyone got an LED torch for use on the ramp. If so whats the best one? Gerber have a single LED 3 watt, but other brands have up to 16 LED running of C cell batteries. Any good. Currently use a maglite but find the batteries don't last long and the beam distance is not very good. Thought maybe the LED torches may be better.
Comments?
Suggestions?
Recommendations?

I have the Gerber TX 3.0. It has a single 3 watt LED and runs on 3 AA batteries which seem to last forever. It has an aluminium body and comes with a belt holder. It's fantastic. Don't be fooled by the multi LED torches, some are not all they're cracked up to be. Look here

www.shop4gerber.co.uk

[Genghis the Engineer]

I confess that mine came from eBay, cost about £10, but it's brilliant. I've had it for about a year, replacing one I had for about 2 years before that but lost (then found again and my wife now has in her handbag).

10 white LEDs producing a very clear beam, five ultra-violet LEDs which regularly I find useful for a quick and informal look at "what's happening there", and a red laser pointer in the middle which also comes in regularly useful for those "I mean that bit over there" moments.

Uses three AAA batteries, which I replace about twice a year of fairly regular use. So far has given me no trouble at-all, about 35mm across at the blunt end, about 27mm at the sharp end, about 130mm long.

Looking on eBay, this seems to be the same model.

G

[javelin]

Just don't leave them in the wing like a few years ago........................

[BAe146s make me cry]

These little things are pretty good for close-up work, not so much GVI's and area checks...

http://www.elektrolumens.com/

BAe146??

[Kulwin Park]

I like the Sure Fire range of torches. Much smoother beam than Maglite, smaller for beam size, and options push buttons either end. They are a hunting torch, as we hunt cracks and faults everyday, very worthwhile. But would be interested in seeing the new LED maglites