Heads up Aldi, Nice Torch
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The other interesting thing is the lined trousers - Kiwi like? And of course the socks - £2.99 sounds good.
At 132 lumen, its slightly more powerful than a Q3 Cree led - not bad for a tenner.
Lidl also seems to have some interesting stuff coming up. They've got some running stuff starting on the 4th October, which includes wicking tops ( the last ones I bought from them was a bargain for £5.99), and soft shells for £12.99.
Lidl also seems to have some interesting stuff coming up. They've got some running stuff starting on the 4th October, which includes wicking tops ( the last ones I bought from them was a bargain for £5.99), and soft shells for £12.99.
Got one at lunch time.
the top one shown next to my 15yr old AA Maglite & Led Lenser P3.
Very nice solid torch, well made and very bright. Runs on two AA batteries (supplied).
Only gripe is the on/off/flash switch is by turning the front section left or right with a center off, the switch isn't very positive and could easily get switched on in your pack.
(The marks on the bezel are from the sticky warning labels)
Need it to get dark so I can try it out fully
It also comes with a Nylon case.
Not bad for a tenner and it has a 3 year warranty.
Richard
the top one shown next to my 15yr old AA Maglite & Led Lenser P3.
Very nice solid torch, well made and very bright. Runs on two AA batteries (supplied).
Only gripe is the on/off/flash switch is by turning the front section left or right with a center off, the switch isn't very positive and could easily get switched on in your pack.
(The marks on the bezel are from the sticky warning labels)
Need it to get dark so I can try it out fully
It also comes with a Nylon case.
Not bad for a tenner and it has a 3 year warranty.
Richard
I bought one of the torches today, but I have to admit, I was a bit disappointed. Its well made, but there is a gap between the front of the torch head and the knurled part where the switch is , and its got glue in it, which is not the greatest craftsmanship. The switch is a pain, and really easy to click on, even when putting it in the pouch.
On the other hand, its slightly brighter than my Romisen Q3, although its actually a Q2, and fine for upgrading relatively cheaply from an old incandecent. If you have a drawful of cheapish brights, your not going to miss this one. Frankly, its not £10 your going to be able to spend on a Fenix.
The insulated trousers are good , although the padding on the inside does make you feel a bit like you've wrapped your legs in a barbour gillet, and its a bit noisy, thanks to the teflon , but great for when the snow hits. The sizes are not clear, but a medium is about a 32-4 waist (and there are elastic straps to loosen and tighten), and a 32ish leg.
I gave the thermals a miss, but a set for £8.99 is a good deal, and quality was pretty good.
On the other hand, its slightly brighter than my Romisen Q3, although its actually a Q2, and fine for upgrading relatively cheaply from an old incandecent. If you have a drawful of cheapish brights, your not going to miss this one. Frankly, its not £10 your going to be able to spend on a Fenix.
The insulated trousers are good , although the padding on the inside does make you feel a bit like you've wrapped your legs in a barbour gillet, and its a bit noisy, thanks to the teflon , but great for when the snow hits. The sizes are not clear, but a medium is about a 32-4 waist (and there are elastic straps to loosen and tighten), and a 32ish leg.
I gave the thermals a miss, but a set for £8.99 is a good deal, and quality was pretty good.
Dave53 -
any help on how to do that? It looks like the thing is glued, and although I want to tighten it up generally, I don't want to knacker it either. If you do sort it out, please post how, it would be really helpful.
Same as Old Bones here.
I picked one up on the way home, impressed with the structure and its certainly bright on my walk around the house on a very dark evening.
If that rotating on off can be sorted I would do it as I think its the only downside.
Also, will ask here first before going onto another thread, but what is the "strobe" on these type of torches really all about? Why do they have it?
ATB
Dave
I've had a look at mine this morning, got it apart after a little messing about.
The switch is part of the head assembly and the ident for the off position is built into the head assy some no easy way to make it better
Richard
The switch is part of the head assembly and the ident for the off position is built into the head assy some no easy way to make it better
Richard
I'v just ordred a few O rings, I reckon one of the right size sitting in the groove behind the head assembley will seriously increase the friction betweent the head and the body making it less ready to turn so freely.
If it works, it will be a K.I.S.S. fix. If it doesnt work, I will have a few O rings
I'll keep you posted
ATB
Dave
If it works, it will be a K.I.S.S. fix. If it doesnt work, I will have a few O rings
I'll keep you posted
ATB
Dave
I've just fitted a small spring and 2mm ball bearing in mine so it now has a very positive off position.
Pain in the back side to do and you have to carefully strip the head down to do it, but now its ok.
Richard
Pain in the back side to do and you have to carefully strip the head down to do it, but now its ok.
Richard
Here you go.........
Torch in bits. Carefully unscrew the body out of the back of the head - DON'T hold the head by the knurled part as this will damaged the switch
hold it by the bit with the on/off signs on
Once you've got the head off remove the wavy washer then remove the circlip that hold the head together and it should split into two parts.
I then worked out were to put the ball bearing and carefully marked it, then drilled a hole for the spring and BB to fit in in the back half.
I then just drilled a small indent in the other half.
Then carefully put it all back together.........
On word of warning is the lever that operates the switch is plastic and needs to be in the correct position before reassembly.
Richard
