headtorch heads up

[gaelicstorm7]

Hi all,

Hows about this for an ideal bit of astro kit ?

http://www.energizer.com/products/flashlights/flashlight.asp?cat=4&id=3

Red light for the astro stuff, then white light for when were packing up for checking what we've left behind

Local "Wilkinsons" stor have them in at only £7.00 inc a set of batteries, I've got mine !, cracking bit of kit.

Alan

[FLO]

I like that Alan

I have been looking for suitable torches for Aunty FLO but hadn't considered that one.

The one I use myself is the Astro Engineering Glo Torch:

That one is already stocked but this Gerber lantern has caught my eye:

And I am also looking into a Faraday torch (you shake it - no batteries):

They all use LEDs

.... I like torches :oops:

[geppetto]

Great idea that head torch 8)

Just dont forget you've got it on when you nip down Tesco's.

[gsjag]

I'm with you on that one Steve, I have more torches than you can shake a stick at but for the rare night of cloudless sky, I use a red Pal light (like the one at http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=66058 )

It's small enough to hold in your mouth (I know; yuck) but that leaves both hands free and because it has a rubber case, it isn't too cold to the touch.

[FLO]

You mean there is a forum for people who 'appreciate' torches :shock:

Phew, I thought it was just me

[FLO]

I use a red Pal light

Do you know who makes them ... brand names?

[gsjag]

Yeah, I know. I thought I was the only one into torches as well! I once saw an 8million candle power lamp on the web but it was $1,800 so I didn't buy that one...

Anyway, I think Pal light is the brand and the maker. Try http://www.palights.com/

I got mine from e-bay for £10 although the usual price seems to be about £20. Anyway, really very bright (also has a soft light setting) and reliable.

[gsjag]

I correct myself. PALight maker is Safe-light industries.

[Jamie]

Yeah, I know. I thought I was the only one into torches as well! I once saw an 8million candle power lamp on the web but it was $1,800 so I didn't buy that one...

I have a 5 million candle watt torch i always take it out on a field trip incase anything goes terribly wrong

when this baby lights up its brighter than my cars full beam.

And you can feel the heat from it from 20ft away.

[Jamie]

Oh and BTW it cost £10.00 plus vat and is rechargable.

[FLO]

See they are all coming out the closet now

Thanks for the link Alan - I'll contact them tomorrow

[gsjag]

Coooool Jamie! I want one with a beam that can reach the clouds, bit like one of those high powered search lights they use at promotions and Disney World.

[Jamie]

The beam from this torch can reach the clouds.

[gsjag]

FANTASTIC! Where did you get it Jamie?

Gary

[orion f6.3]

yep got one of those a year ago saw them in Wilkinson's this week and got 3 just in case they get discontinued. Orion

[Jamie]

Got it in Makro for £10.00 Gary.

They also have 10 million versions too.

And just another heads up they have power tanks for £14.99

[OXO]

Jamie sounds like a could gun

[gsjag]

Guess my next stop!

Thanks Jamie :sunny:

Gary

[Jamie]

Your welcome.

[GordonCopestake]

i like that faraday torch. guess it's expensive though, all the useful gadgets are!

[FLO]

It will probably sell for £16 - £17

Thats if I can find a good source!

There are a lot of fake faraday torches out there that rely more on a couple of lithium button-cells than the actual faraday mechanism ... I am told!

[GordonCopestake]

You need to get your website up and running steve so i can browse your wares!

[FLO]

I'm working on it

[Jamie]

Here is one of the head torches that i use. cost £5.00

from a local hardwear shop.

[FLO]

Got an eye for a bargain there Jamie ... red tape?