Harry Callahan Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 We have an LEDlenser, and a few different Ultrafire China specials... Some argue the China torches are rubbish - you get what you pay for blah blah. The China torches whip **** in grand style! And I much prefer the cast aluminium compared to plastic. Iv a handful of tiny £3 torches which use a single AAA battery, keep them in the car or handy in your pocket at night. And iv 2 XML-T6 which cost £8 each that take the 18650 I use these alot. The 3 or 5 modes can be a pain, but you get used to it. Steer well clear of Ultrafire rechargeable batteries - stick to well known makes, I use Panasonic batteries in all my kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dob Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Just bought one , how long did it take to arrive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted February 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Just bought one , how long did it take to arrive? Mine was ordered on Feb' 1st. Estimated delivery time was between Feb'19th - March 14th, but arrived sooner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dob Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Ok ,cool. I will sit by the letter box then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 I wouldn't say that it has a 3000 lumen power output, but it is very bright, and, as mentioned, for less than a fiver, it's got to be worth it. The battery cost me more than the torch! I have one torch that's supposed to use a 18650 battery but I've only ever used it with an AA which gives a very acceptable light output. Might be worth trying yours with an AA if only for comparison? If you do, let us know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Received mine on Friday. Silly me thought I could pop down the local diy store for a better but being France the answer was 'non' Have ordered from a French hunting site( eBay for guns) at the grand total of £5.34 for two including charger- hopefully it arrives next week. As per the comment above- construction in aluminium seems really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Thanks Steve - I've just ordered one too. I have a fortnight to find batteries! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted February 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Thanks Steve - I've just ordered one too. I have a fortnight to find batteries! I should be on commission! I buy Panasonic batteries via Amazon. Around £11.50 for two, but good quality. Stay clear of Ultrafire ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 I should be on commission! I buy Panasonic batteries via Amazon. Around £11.50 for two, but good quality. Stay clear of Ultrafire ones. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 hello, thanks steve, i have just bought one as that cheapy from lidl was **** note i find post from hongkong much quicker than the china post system. I thought that was my imagination,but you have hust confirmed it.. So stuff from HONGKONG Gets here quicker official.lol. hello, thanks steve, i have just bought one as that cheapy from lidl was **** note i find post from hongkong much quicker than the china post system. I thought that was my imagination,but you have just confirmed it.. So stuff from HONGKONG Gets here quicker official.lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 I should be on commission! I buy Panasonic batteries via Amazon. Around £11.50 for two, but good quality. Stay clear of Ultrafire ones. Thanks for that. Excuse my ignorance but can I charge them in a normal wall charger or do I need a separate charger for the higher voltage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted February 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Thanks for that. Excuse my ignorance but can I charge them in a normal wall charger or do I need a separate charger for the higher voltage? A normal wall charger is all you need. I would recommend a quality charger though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayboster Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 get your 18650 batterys from any old laptop batterys, the laptop says there faulty and capput, believe me there all good when you strip it down and end up with 6 or 8 very useable, rechargeable batterys from inside, ive got at least 20 odd of them and all from so called ''faulty" laptop batterys . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony G Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Hi all My torch turned up today but AA battery seems too short in it and doesn't reach the connections inside Anybody got any answers ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted March 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Hi all My torch turned up today but AA battery seems too short in it and doesn't reach the connections inside Anybody got any answers ? You need to use a 18650 battery. I would advise buying a quality one. I pay approx £7.00 each for mine, but they are worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow white Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Been waiting since 19 feb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony G Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 You need to use a 18650 battery. I would advise buying a quality one. I pay approx £7.00 each for mine, but they are worth it. Cheers Steve,is there a make of battery and charger you've found best ? Where did you get them ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted March 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Cheers Steve,is there a make of battery and charger you've found best ? Where did you get them ? These are excellent batteries: https://www.batterystation.co.uk/rechargeable-batteries/xtar-rechargeable-batteries/18650-rechargeable-li-ion-flashlight-batteries And I use a Nitecore Intelligent charger. (Intellicharger) http://www.amazon.co.uk/NiteCore-charger-suitable-re-chargeable-batteries/dp/B00IRXTL16/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457629265&sr=8-1&keywords=nitecore+charger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzashadow Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 ordered mine on the 18th feb and it turned up today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dob Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Mine took 2 weeks . Great value for money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning123 Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Ordered 18th Feb - still waiting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Mine has arrived 10 days, very pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 hello, thanks steve, i have just bought one as that cheapy from lidl was **** note i find post from hongkong much quicker than the china post system. hello, have my torch now and very pleased, cheers steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted March 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 hello, have my torch now and very pleased, cheers steve I'm pleased with mine too. I'm going to see if I can find a way of tightening the beam up even more. I'm going to order a few more to keep around the house/car etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpy69 Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 Ordered 18th Feb arrived yestarday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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