The removable torch in the boot of my Superb is not working when removed from the holder. Rather than spend £30-40 on a new one specific to the car, I thought I might get a different one and fit either in one of the side pockets or on top of the trim by the window. 

 

Any suggestions, something that's rechargable would be good (as there's a 12v socket in the boot) and as discreet at possible. Not sure whether a flat type with lots of lights in one direction or a barrelled type would be best.  

 

Up to say £30?

Clu-light or a night searcher.

pay a little more (maybe) get a decent torch..

the NS website has a filtering thingy to find the best match for your needs.

Edited 2 October, 20169 yr by mac11irl

Led Lenser have quite a few that will fit the bill and I'm sure they've been discussed on here before.

Led Lenser have quite a few that will fit the bill and I'm sure they've been discussed on here before.

I have about 4 different Lenser torches, excellent quality but there are a lot of fakes about on Amazon and Ebay.

I have about 4 different Lenser torches, excellent quality but there are a lot of fakes about on Amazon and Ebay.

 

This link should hopefully ensure that a genuine one is purchased.

LED Lenser P7.2 are decent, however I use a Fenix PD35 Tactical at work - great bit of kit!

Use Fenix ones for work.

Always been spot on, very robust, loads of models and battery types to chose from

LED Lenser P7.2 are decent, however I use a Fenix PD35 Tactical at work - great bit of kit!

Its the PD35 im using at the moment. It is great great isnt it!

Had the PD31 (that had switch issues after a few years but its revised on the new ones) and a TK35 was good too, a little bigger though.

Edited 3 October, 20169 yr by fabiamk2SE

Is this of any interest?

http://aldi.co.uk/p/070379031596200

Edited 3 October, 20169 yr by Guest

 and as discreet at possible.

 

 

Is this of any interest?

http://aldi.co.uk/p/070379031596200

Probably not, Lol.

I have a few of the cheapo Chinese ones that use 18650 batteries. The output is fantastic, especially for their size. And reliable and circa £7..

 

You can buy ones with built in recharge circuits and batteries from inside an old laptop battery case will fit.

 

Take care with lithium batteries though, if unsure - research, but they are safe if used correctly, and reliable, powerful and small and lose very little charge even over long-ish periods without use.

Edited 6 October, 20169 yr by Tilt

I have a few of the cheapo Chinese ones that use 18650 batteries. The output is fantastic, especially for their size. And reliable and circa £7..

 

You can buy ones with built in recharge circuits and batteries from inside an old laptop battery case will fit.

 

Take care with lithium batteries though, if unsure - research, but they are safe if used correctly, and reliable, powerful and small and lose very little charge even over long-ish periods without use.

I've had a few 'Ultrafire' torches from Ebay, and a few other cheapo rip offs.

 

They use cheap LED chips that are run very hard, they run red hot, the battery life is poor and they burn out in no time at all.

 

So I wouldn't recommend them at all.

I've had a few 'Ultrafire' torches from Ebay, and a few other cheapo rip offs.

 

They use cheap LED chips that are run very hard, they run red hot, the battery life is poor and they burn out in no time at all.

 

So I wouldn't recommend them at all.

I should have mentioned that I did my research before purchasing and the only ones (batteries especially) that I would buy with the word 'fire' in the name are, quite appropriately, 'Trustfire'.

 

I have a few of these, although not 18650 (I have 14500's and 16340's) and they have proven to be reliable and safe when used correctly.

The 18650 ones I use are the Samsung ones out of my old laptop.

 

Also my torches have proved to be reliable, but yes, they will get quite warm with normal use due to the amount of light output, combined with their compact size.

My older bike light costing over £100 used to get hot too. That is why many are designed with cooling fins, but to do this they have to be bigger.

 

If long term usage is required then yes, I would recommend something bigger but as rechargeable torch is required both NiMh and NiCad rechargeable batteries have their drawbacks re- recharging and losing charge.

Edited 7 October, 20169 yr by Tilt

I particularly like the top one, Aleto.

Not a Lenser one but I have a cigarette lighter one like this, but not the same - happy for you to buy from me?

 

Edited 7 October, 20169 yr by Coops

^^^ edit - checked and it is an LED Lenser one.

The 18650 batteries is the configuration to go for imo. Good run time, good power output and of course rechargeable (with care).

I have a few Led Lensers for work and get them from Screwfix at a reasonable price usually P7.2 is a really bright torch too, even if it can eat batteries in full flood mode (it does keep your hand warm though) 

I have a couple of these - excellent build and the brightness is astonishing.

Membership required.

http://www.costco.co.uk/view/p/feit-high-performance-ultra-bright-750-lumens-led-flashlight-2-pack-190054

Wow!! The weight is 1.1kg !!! I hope that's for the 2 torches

Wow!! The weight is 1.1kg !!! I hope that's for the 2 torches

I'll weigh my torch and report back!

(now there's a phrase I never thought I'd utter   )

I'll weigh my torch and report back!

(now there's a phrase I never thought I'd utter   )

OK - the torch (and 3 C size batteries) is 437g.

 

I've just realised the torch in the Cost-co link (above) is the larger version of mine, featuring x3 D cells, rather than C cells. Apparently 1000 lumens, whereas mine is the 750 lumens version. I seem to recall they were 2 for £20 and included x6 Duracell C cells.

 

Very bright nonetheless, aluminium build and zoom function. Appears to offer much of the features of the LED Lenser torches, at considerably reduced cost.