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Offline Kiwijohn

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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #25 on: July 24, 2014, 08:04:10 PM »
Quote from: MrEMan on July 23, 2014, 09:43:51 PM
Won't be any good as a hammer but ticks all the other boxes.
2000 Lumen
AAA Battery
500 meter range
Shock Resistant
Free delivery
NOT ebay
$7.11 US
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Aluminum-Zoomable-tactical-LED-Flashlight-1X-CREE-XM-L-T6-LED-5-switch-modes/1787472814.html

Just brought 3, will still buy the dolphin as these are a bit small to replace that but they will work as the torch that is left next to the bed, in the chair, in the car and if I lose a couple who cares
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #26 on: July 24, 2014, 08:05:51 PM »
Quote from: Hoyks on July 24, 2014, 08:02:34 PM
I got a LED bulb for my 16 year old re-chargeable Dolphin at BigW.

It would be about as bright as the standard Xeon bulb, but lasts for days on the battery.

Thanks Hoyks - will go there tomorrow, one across road from work
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #27 on: July 24, 2014, 08:28:15 PM »
Was looking for bulbs and found this

http://www.biasboating.com.au/Duracell_Explorer_Torch_p/7042.htm

Some competition.
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #28 on: July 25, 2014, 04:16:09 PM »
Quote from: achjimmy on July 23, 2014, 09:27:06 PM
Com on Steffo . I dream of one of these, just can't justify it.


Bought several Led Lensers off COTD and saved a fortune.
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #29 on: July 25, 2014, 11:54:10 PM »
Quote from: fuji on July 25, 2014, 04:16:09 PM

Bought several Led Lensers off COTD and saved a fortune.


Have you been a member of COTD for a while and did you get the email?
http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/07/an-open-letter-to-catch-of-the-day-we-are-never-ever-ever-getting-back-together/
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #30 on: July 26, 2014, 12:17:18 AM »
If you look to the Ebay torches the Cree XML or XML2 led based ones as these are the brightest in the <$50 range (AFAIK). 

Don't believe the Lumens ratings they give, they are often highly inflated. 

One XML is a maximum of 1000L.  If the torch doesn't have adequate power or heat dissipation it won't reach the maximum.

Another thing is that ANSI Lumens is a standard that is measured from the actual torch so will be lower as it a measure of the actual output with the configuration and through the lens and such.

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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #31 on: July 26, 2014, 12:38:45 PM »
Recently purchased a Sunwayman D40A Neutral white and was blown away how bright this torch is for the size.
980 real Lumens (Not Chinese Lumens) and takes ordinary AA's. Picked mine up for $55 delivered when on special.

Review here.
http://budgetlightforum.com/node/22186

Brighter than my Car headlights  ;D

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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #32 on: July 26, 2014, 03:40:57 PM »
Quote from: Wortho on July 26, 2014, 12:38:45 PM
Recently purchased a Sunwayman D40A Neutral white and was blown away how bright this torch is for the size.
980 real Lumens (Not Chinese Lumens) and takes ordinary AA's. Picked mine up for $55 delivered when on special.

Review here.
http://budgetlightforum.com/node/22186

Brighter than my Car headlights  ;D


looks good.  did you get it from the link in the review?
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #33 on: July 26, 2014, 05:22:11 PM »
i recently upgraded from my old 4 X D sized battery powered Maglight to a new Aldi special LED after many years of toying with the idea of changing the bulb in my Maglight (just never got around to it and the cost of new Aldi torch was much the same, so went that route instead). After finally getting a new torch i then get an email for Your 4X4 tv show telling me i won one of these on their show http://www.oppositelock.com.au/catalogue/lightforce/tactical-torch-3-x-c-cell-led-232x32mm-f  8) 8)
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #34 on: July 27, 2014, 10:47:26 AM »
Quote from: paceman on July 26, 2014, 03:40:57 PM
looks good.  did you get it from the link in the review?
I got it from here https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/141010

I use Eneloop rechargeable AA's and they work really well in torches as they hold their charge for ages. Currently on special at DSE.
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/154335

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« Last Edit: July 27, 2014, 10:51:14 AM by Wortho »
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #35 on: July 30, 2014, 07:19:19 PM »
Just seen in the Masters catalogue starting 2moro they have the Dolphin Led Torch c/w a battery on special for $19.98 if anyone is interested in one.
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #36 on: July 30, 2014, 07:46:19 PM »
Thanks 2003gxl
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #37 on: August 01, 2014, 06:15:19 PM »
I bought one of the Dolphin LED torches and was a little disappointed with the brightness.  It’s okay on the brightness scale, but nowhere near as bright as my little $10 jobbies from Hong Kong. But the upside is the big 6v battery lasts for ages.

But still good for in the boat and camping seeing it’s waterproof.
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #38 on: August 01, 2014, 07:35:44 PM »
I bought a Dolphin mini recently.  The one that takes 2xD batteries.  It's not the brightest torch going but I certainly won't lose or break it.
It lives in the camper.
Generally on camping trips we will misplace or lose the little LED torches.  Can never find them when you need them.
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #39 on: August 02, 2014, 08:40:37 AM »
I went camping with the boys last weekend and the wife and kids have managed to relocate my Aldi led and fleet of dolphin torches.
Stopped past bunnings on the way to pick up a led dolphin and spotted a 3D led Maglite.  Now I only grabbed it cause I've always wanted a big Maglite since I was a kid, not because of brightness or practicality.

Masters were across the road and they had it on their website for $38 and Bunnings were $37. Went to the counter and asked bunnings to beat their own price by %10 or masters would. 
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #40 on: May 08, 2015, 05:12:33 PM »
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #41 on: May 08, 2015, 05:19:12 PM »
That's a price tag  :o
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #42 on: May 08, 2015, 05:30:21 PM »
Those aldi aluminium 3 D size battery touches are good value for 20 bucks, I got 2 or them last time round.not light but tough, waterproof....we'll on land anyway ;) and adjustable from flood to spot.
Basicly a security guard mag light copy
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #43 on: May 08, 2015, 09:42:05 PM »
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #44 on: May 08, 2015, 10:32:03 PM »
Quote from: D4D on May 08, 2015, 05:12:33 PM
Thanks not a torch... This is a torch :)

https://www.catchoftheday.com.au/event/nitecore-heavy-duty-torches-45857/product/nitecore-tm26-led-4000-lumens-torch-343645/




Or for less than half the price you can get this heavy duty torch with a longer range & for batteries, wait until Dick Smith have Eneloops on special again
http://www.liteshop.com.au/content/fenix-tk41-8xaa-lumen-led-torch
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #45 on: July 11, 2016, 12:37:33 PM »
Quote from: kiva on May 08, 2015, 09:42:05 PM
I have one of these. Unbelievably bright on the highest setting, like a car headlight on high beam.

Got mine from http://www.liteshop.com.au/content/nitecore-tm26-tiny-monster-led-torch.
Like.. but don't believe people pay $500 for a torch!
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #46 on: July 11, 2016, 01:53:21 PM »
I went through the process of looking for a cheapish but good value and bright LED torch a few months back, after much research I bought one of these
http://www.banggood.com/NITEFIGHTER-F30B-CREE-XM-L2-2000LM-5modes-LED-Flashlight-18650-p-971780.html
Some reviews from some torch collectors here and the discount code for banggood
 http://budgetlightforum.com/node/38224
You will need to get 18650 batterie(s) and a charger but you will likely need batteries for whatever torch you buy. I got this charger.
https://www.fasttech.com/products/0/10002304/2563900-authentic-xtar-mc1-pius-single-slot-li-ion
And just about everyone said not to cheap out on batteries so I got these with batteries.
https://www.fasttech.com/products/0/10002357/1170700-authentic-samsung-icr18650-26f-18650-3-7v-2600mah
Most eBay listings etc are for "Chinese lumens" which isn't based on any sort of reality so can be hard to actually compare but this one seems to be a genuine 800-900 lumens and nice quality, especially for the price.
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #47 on: July 11, 2016, 01:54:20 PM »
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Most eBay listings etc are for "Chinese lumens" which isn't based on any sort of reality
AGREE!!!!!!!!!!!! I think they use Rumens instead...
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #48 on: July 11, 2016, 02:52:49 PM »
Quote from: dales133 on May 08, 2015, 05:30:21 PM
Those aldi aluminium 3 D size battery touches are good value for 20 bucks, I got 2 or them last time round.not light but tough, waterproof....we'll on land anyway ;) and adjustable from flood to spot.
Basicly a security guard mag light copy

Shit!!  I bought one of them ages ago... I never even took it out of the blister pack I don't think. Must go find it and try it out  ???
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #49 on: July 11, 2016, 03:01:21 PM »
I did the same thing until one day i finaly did.
Awsum for what they cost
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