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Old 25th November 2019, 18:00   #1
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Default Which head torch (for under car working)?

Anyone recommend a good bright head torch please? I've got a couple but they're really not as bright as I'd like: certainly not as good as my Icefire hand torch which is brilliant but haven't worked out how to strap it my ears.


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Old 25th November 2019, 18:24   #2
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I bought one recently fitted with a Cree type LED. It's very bright and can be focussed to a wide or narrow angle as suits best.

eBay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Super-Bri...72.m2749.l2649

Whether it's better than any other I've no idea (my first one) but it works fine for me.
The only niggle I have is the four way button switch. One press is on at max, next press is half as bright and a third press gives a strobing light. Next press is off. Whatever you would need the half bright and flashing for I can't imagine, but I find it irksome to turn it off. So, if possible, get a Cree LED, but with a simple on-off button.


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I bought one recently fitted with a Cree type LED. It's very bright and can be focussed to a wide or narrow angle as suits best.

eBay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Super-Bri...72.m2749.l2649

Whether it's better than any other I've no idea (my first one) but it works fine for me.
The only niggle I have is the four way button switch. One press is on at max, next press is half as bright and a third press gives a strobing light. Next press is off. Whatever you would need the half bright and flashing for I can't imagine, but I find it irksome to turn it off. So, if possible, get a Cree LED, but with a simple on-off button.


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Old 25th November 2019, 19:31   #4
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my mates got a woolly hat with a torch built in it but dont know where he got it from rgds mark
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Old 25th November 2019, 23:01   #6
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If your after really good performance, it will cost more than a few quid !

Been using a Led Lenser head torch for some time for MOT testing work among other activities. Superb and well worth the extra £ as you will not be looking to upgrade a poor performance one !

https://www.halfords.com/camping-lei...ledco-headlamp

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Led-Lense....c100008.m2219

Both really good items if needed for regular use.
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I find that head torches never seem to illuminate what I want.
I have a small LED torch that I generally hold in my mouth.
Not only does it make aiming the light easier it cuts down on the swearing!
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Old 26th November 2019, 08:09   #8
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Each to their own, but it's the same as Bluetooth involvement during driving,
hands free operation, you get used to it !
Both hands doing the important stuff !
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If your after really good performance, it will cost more than a few quid !

Been using a Led Lenser head torch for some time for MOT testing work among other activities. Superb and well worth the extra £ as you will not be looking to upgrade a poor performance one !

https://www.halfords.com/camping-lei...ledco-headlamp

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Led-Lense....c100008.m2219

Both really good items if needed for regular use.
Thanks for that. There are so many on the market. I like the look of this one from Screwfix, but some are £70 and more. I know my local garage use ones with a separate battery pack, presumably for longer life.
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I find that head torches never seem to illuminate what I want.
I have a small LED torch that I generally hold in my mouth.
Not only does it make aiming the light easier it cuts down on the swearing!
. . . but does your dentist say anything?
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