Brian Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 I'm looking for an LED-based replacement for my original Mini Maglite 2-cell AA. I have three 'must' requirements... 1) Must use AA or AAA cells as they are easy to get when you run out. It would be nice if it would run on both 1.5v Alkaline or 1.2v NiMH. 2) Must be the same size as a Mini Maglite as anything smaller is too small to hold sensibly. This probably means it's going to use 2 x AA or 3 x AAA cells. 3) Must be reliable. I'd rather pay £40 and not have to worry about it packing up on me than save money by buying a £3-99 supermarket special. I'm particularly interested in what people actually own and use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jexjexjex Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 I've tried a couple of different small torches, but I've ended up digging out my old mini-mag and converting it to LED. Works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggygeek Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Here in Australia the brand to own is Led Lenser. HomepageI have two of them, "Hokus Focus" and the "P14" Hokus Focus: 3x AAA batteries, twist focussing sustem (Really even flat wash - tight 5-6 degree beam) P14: 4xAA Batteries, Push Pull focus, much higher output than HF. The other popular ones are:T7: similar to HF but push-pull focus, same size etc. P2: similar to Leatherman Monarch, 1x AA. Belt pouches and wrist loops are standard with all. I nothing beats the flat even beam of these torches, they are fantastic for doing field repairs backstage, amp patching, first aid, everything. Batteries last well. Seems every theatre, touring show and production company I work with/for/in has crew owning these beasts. Well worth the price, just buy it from a dealer, these are so popular that they get ripped off in china a lot, there is a huge difference. I'm looking for an LED-based replacement for my original Mini Maglite 2-cell AA. I have three 'must' requirements... 1) Must use AA or AAA cells as they are easy to get when you run out. It would be nice if it would run on both 1.5v Alkaline or 1.2v NiMH. 2) Must be the same size as a Mini Maglite as anything smaller is too small to hold sensibly. This probably means it's going to use 2 x AA or 3 x AAA cells. 3) Must be reliable. I'd rather pay £40 and not have to worry about it packing up on me than save money by buying a £3-99 supermarket special. I'm particularly interested in what people actually own and use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkPAman Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 I'm looking for an LED-based replacement for my original Mini Maglite 2-cell AA. I'm particularly interested in what people actually own and use. I use my Blue-Room, 2 AA cell, LED converted Maglite of course. Unfortunately, not available at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Lewis Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 I bought the Lenser P7. It's too bright in some instances, but a great torch. It's a little chubbier than a Mini Maglite and runs off 4 AAAs. There are other versions which are not as brutal. I also bought the TerraLUX MiniStar2 Extreme LED torch bulb upgrade from Amazon for about £15. It's not as bright as the Lenser, but it's probably better than the Mini Maglite LED! I felt this was a worthwhile upgrade, as I simply wasn't using the tungsten version any more. I'm also debating whether to buy a 1000 lumen LED for my 4 x D cell Maglite, but suspect its only real use is to compete with car headlamps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the kid Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 We got a bunch of http://www.uktoolcentre.co.uk/Shop/p~51867~3-Piece-9-LED-Torch-Set.html they are a bit smaller than maglite and are I guess fist size so don't match the length criteria. However I have been using mine for a year or so with no issues, and I know the set at work has been used and have had no problems. They take 3 AAA in those "cartridges" which make it easy enough to replace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj-jammy Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 +1 for the same one as fliggygeek the Led Lenser Super Bright and perfect size to hold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trussmonkey Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 +1 for the LED Lensar or you could try Fenix tourches. they are bloody great http://www.fenixlight.com/newping.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Gordon Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 +1 for the Fenix range. This link may be more user friendly. My favourite is the L1D, now replaced by the LD10 R5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete McCrea Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 1+ on the LED Lenser P7, and the smaller brother, P3. That combined with a Petzl Tikka and I generally don't need another light sources.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbotsmike Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Definitely fenix, jetbeam, klarus or 4sevens. They all have very good 2AA torches with a couple of levels. LED Lenser are ok, but IMO they are overpriced for the performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjadingle Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 I'll add the obvious answer - LED Maglite - I use one daily. The only bug bear is the multi mode switch, but you soon get over that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage1 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 I got a pack of 4 snap-on torches in costco for £20 ish, they work and are considerably more reliable than my mag LED, good sise and take 2 AAA... Also they come with 8 duracell batteries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedd Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I'm really impressed by my set of 3 Rolson LED torches. They're just over an inch in diameter but only 3-4 inches long. This makes them nice and stubby to hold on to. The build quality is pretty good (knurled aluminium by the looks of it) and they have a nice big power button on the end. The best bit is that when I bought these, they were something like £4 for 3. Ooh, found them! I might even get some more myself! I've got them secreted in various tool kits, flightcases and in the cars too. Reliability-wise I've never had an issue with them. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rolson-Tools-61760-Torch-Batteries/dp/B002Y5XNBM/ref=pd_sxp_f_pt Heck, they even come with batteries! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 Here in Australia the brand to own is Led Lenser. Thanks. ...or you could try Fenix tourches. they are bloody great I've never seen the larger Fenix torches in the flesh but I do have an E01 on my key ring. I guess if the larger ones are as well made/as bright then I'll have no problems. ...combined with a Petzl Tikka and I generally don't need another light sources....Yep, I've already got a Tikka XP2 which lives on the helmet. Actually, I've now got two as I just bought a replacement after my first one suffered a major battery leak (all 3 cells), thank you EverReady for reminding me why I only ever normally buy Duracell. Luckily, armed with an ultrasonic cleaner and baking soda the first one has been rescued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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