Which head torch (for under car working)?

MissMoppet · 25th November 2019, 17:00

Anyone recommend a good bright head torch please? I've got a couple but they're really not as bright as I'd like: certainly not as good as my Icefire hand torch which is brilliant but haven't worked out how to strap it my ears.

Dave

T-Cut · 25th November 2019, 17:24

I bought one recently fitted with a Cree type LED. It's very bright and can be focussed to a wide or narrow angle as suits best.

eBay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Super-Bri...72.m2749.l2649

Whether it's better than any other I've no idea (my first one) but it works fine for me.
The only niggle I have is the four way button switch. One press is on at max, next press is half as bright and a third press gives a strobing light. Next press is off. Whatever you would need the half bright and flashing for I can't imagine, but I find it irksome to turn it off. So, if possible, get a Cree LED, but with a simple on-off button.

TC

MissMoppet · 25th November 2019, 18:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by T-Cut

I bought one recently fitted with a Cree type LED. It's very bright and can be focussed to a wide or narrow angle as suits best.

eBay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Super-Bri...72.m2749.l2649

Whether it's better than any other I've no idea (my first one) but it works fine for me.
The only niggle I have is the four way button switch. One press is on at max, next press is half as bright and a third press gives a strobing light. Next press is off. Whatever you would need the half bright and flashing for I can't imagine, but I find it irksome to turn it off. So, if possible, get a Cree LED, but with a simple on-off button.

TC

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stevestrat · 25th November 2019, 18:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by T-Cut

The only niggle I have is the four way button switch. One press is on at max, next press is half as bright and a third press gives a strobing light.

TC

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markypicks · 25th November 2019, 18:35

my mates got a woolly hat with a torch built in it but dont know where he got it from rgds mark

RogerHeinz57 · 25th November 2019, 22:01

If your after really good performance, it will cost more than a few quid !

Been using a Led Lenser head torch for some time for MOT testing work among other activities. Superb and well worth the extra £ as you will not be looking to upgrade a poor performance one !

https://www.halfords.com/camping-lei...ledco-headlamp

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Led-Lense....c100008.m2219

Both really good items if needed for regular use.

Rich in Vancouver · 26th November 2019, 03:39

I find that head torches never seem to illuminate what I want.
I have a small LED torch that I generally hold in my mouth.
Not only does it make aiming the light easier it cuts down on the swearing!

MissMoppet · 26th November 2019, 08:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by RogerHeinz57

If your after really good performance, it will cost more than a few quid !

Been using a Led Lenser head torch for some time for MOT testing work among other activities. Superb and well worth the extra £ as you will not be looking to upgrade a poor performance one !

https://www.halfords.com/camping-lei...ledco-headlamp

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Led-Lense....c100008.m2219

Both really good items if needed for regular use.

Thanks for that. There are so many on the market. I like the look of this one from Screwfix, but some are £70 and more. I know my local garage use ones with a separate battery pack, presumably for longer life.

grout20 · 26th November 2019, 09:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by markypicks

my mates got a woolly hat with a torch built in it but dont know where he got it from rgds mark

Hi all

I bought one of these off of eBay (search for LED Beanie Hat) for less than a fiver .... a chap at the last Nano meet had one and recommended it.

Rechargable via USB and it's really useful under / over the car and also has a flashing light setting if you ride a bike and want to annoy people!

Neat design. Take the light out, reverse the hat and you've got a "normal" bobble hat!

Something cheap for your Father Christmas list.....

Regards

John

RPWC · 26th November 2019, 17:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by MissMoppet

Anyone recommend a good bright head torch please? I've got a couple but they're really not as bright as I'd like: certainly not as good as my Icefire hand torch which is brilliant but haven't worked out how to strap it my ears.

Dave

Er possibly,no

25th November 2019, 17:00	#1
MissMoppet Posted a thing or two R 75 Tourer diesel Conny 2002, V6 Conny saloon petrol 2003 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Taunton Posts: 1,129 Thanks: 212 Thanked 406 Times in 223 Posts	Which head torch (for under car working)? Anyone recommend a good bright head torch please? I've got a couple but they're really not as bright as I'd like: certainly not as good as my Icefire hand torch which is brilliant but haven't worked out how to strap it my ears. Dave __________________ Rover 75 Tourer Conny 2002 remapped 160 auto, R75 V6 2.5L auto Connoisseur 2003

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Rich in Vancouver Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: White Rock, BC on Canada's Pacific Coast Posts: 851 Thanks: 338 Thanked 367 Times in 210 Posts	I find that head torches never seem to illuminate what I want. I have a small LED torch that I generally hold in my mouth. Not only does it make aiming the light easier it cuts down on the swearing! __________________ ZT-T190, Anthracite, LHD, Left the Line on June 24, 2002, Sold new in Switzerland, spent time in Germany, Imported to Canada in September 2021

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T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	I bought one recently fitted with a Cree type LED. It's very bright and can be focussed to a wide or narrow angle as suits best. eBay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Super-Bri...72.m2749.l2649 Whether it's better than any other I've no idea (my first one) but it works fine for me. The only niggle I have is the four way button switch. One press is on at max, next press is half as bright and a third press gives a strobing light. Next press is off. Whatever you would need the half bright and flashing for I can't imagine, but I find it irksome to turn it off. So, if possible, get a Cree LED, but with a simple on-off button. TC

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markypicks Gets stuck in rover 75 saloon cdt club se re map 160 bhp Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: sheffield Posts: 558 Thanks: 227 Thanked 169 Times in 135 Posts	my mates got a woolly hat with a torch built in it but dont know where he got it from rgds mark

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RogerHeinz57 I really should get out more....... A Reasonably Priced Car Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Burton Latimer Posts: 2,530 Thanks: 408 Thanked 1,064 Times in 712 Posts	If your after really good performance, it will cost more than a few quid ! Been using a Led Lenser head torch for some time for MOT testing work among other activities. Superb and well worth the extra £ as you will not be looking to upgrade a poor performance one ! https://www.halfords.com/camping-lei...ledco-headlamp https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Led-Lense....c100008.m2219 Both really good items if needed for regular use.