Maplins Refrakta mini cree torch.

[steve75]

After deciding against buying an led upgrade for my mini maglite, I looked to see what aaa led torces were available for under £15. I noticed someone mentioned Maplins in a thread as i work near one i had a look. They stock mainly led lenser and their own Refrakta brand. I settled on the Refrakta mini cree light for £12.99. This light has max output of 65 lumen and 3 modes hi low and sos. The torch seems well made feels quite solid. Its beam is non focus the reflecter is dimpled like orange peel and gives a nice diffused spot. This light is now with me every day as it fits well in the belt pouch with my swiss army knife. Very happy with it so far would recommend as an inexpensive well made edc light.

 

[steve75]

Just found this review on YouTube for the torch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=GB&hl=en-GB&client=mv-google&v=6T_s5-plhiE&nomobile=1

 

[Gray]

Tesco cree torches are brill, start just under a tenner

 

[sxmolloy]

Tesco cree torches are brill, start just under a tenner

Seconded......

 

[steve75]

Seen plenty good reviews for the tesco cree torches. But I wanted a small 1AAA size torch to fit in the pouch with my SAK. Are the tesco ones only available instore can't find them online.

 

[Gray]

Don't know, theres 2 that I've seen. A 2 aa one which is similar in size to a aa maglite and a bigger D cell one

 

[steve75]

Yeah seen pictures of them on another site. They look similar to maglites. But their not on the tesco website. Anyway im more than happy with my little maplin torch for now.

 

[redandshane]

Seen plenty good reviews for the tesco cree torches. But I wanted a small 1AAA size torch to fit in the pouch with my SAK. Are the tesco ones only available instore can't find them online.

Fenix E01 is a good aaa choice

 

[sxmolloy]

Here's the link to the 2AA torch which I have, great torch. I'm not sure if they sell them in the normal Tesco food stores but they certainly do them in the Tesco Home stores. http://www.tesco.com/groceries/Product/Details/?id=270576285

 

[steve75]

Fenix E01 is a good aaa choice

The eo1 only has an output of 10 lumens. The refrakta has 65. I know The eo1 has longer run time but don't feel that's a major issue.

 

[Elen Sentier]

Here's the link to the 2AA torch which I have, great torch. I'm not sure if they sell them in the normal Tesco food stores but they certainly do them in the Tesco Home stores. http://www.tesco.com/groceries/Product/Details/?id=270576285

Followed your link - ta for that, looks just what I need - and saw it comes up under the section labelled "Household Home & Ents" ... Treebeard eat your heart out

 

[steve75]

Just read on the packaging for the maplin torch. *Runtime 2 hours. Then below *from AAA 4pack. So that means only 30 min per battery. Oh well suppose it's to be expected for a fairly high output of 65lm its going to eat batteries compare to the fenix at 10lm. better keep some spares with me.