Guest Ditch_Shitter Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 I know what I like. Shoulder strap. Reasonably water and shock proof. Reasonable, useful beam. Takes the standard mug sized batteries and doesn't fall apart when ye replacing one. Basicly then; A nice, reliable flash light for the job. I'm currently trying the red, plastic Pifco ones. But the shoulder strap attatchments are complete and utter shit. I mean, seriously! Sling it and it'll be about five minutes before the damn thing detatches and the casing smacks itself open and / or the entire reflector and 'electrics' shoots off. In short; They self destruct and explode! What else is there? I don't mind paying out for a good tool. Just as long as it Is that and not something I'll be replacing before this bloody season's out. Oh, and just to repeat: I personally just hate Rechargables. I'd sooner just buy and carry a spare battery and bulbs - as I do now. Thanks Quote Link to post
Matt 160 Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 I know they aren't as popular these days, but I still use a maglite 3D for general inpection work. They are pretty much indestructable, and it doubles up as a priest. The maglite fits in my bag, or can be dangled off one of those belt loops. For roof spaces, or places where something more powerful is needed, I use a cluliter classic (rechargable) I hear that some of the more modern LED type torches are the dogs - but have no experience yet. I also carry a UV blacklight torch for use with flourecent tracking powder - a fantastic tool. I have just got some of the new flouro bait to try from Killgerm, which is an interesting product. Quote Link to post
Guest Ditch_Shitter Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 Naah. What it is, Matt; I like having mine slung, mate. I find that way I can just wander about with my hand almost unconciously on it and keep it pointing where I'm going. Yet still leaving both hands, effectively, free. Thing - I find - with a held torch is that I end up with my key in one hand. Opinel (slug despatcher) in the other ..... It's quite enough to put those two down as I mess with the box - then remember to pick them up again. Throw in reaching for a pen and it all just becomes a bit of a drama. With a shoulder slung light, I simply stand up, drop my left hand to it and off I go again Just one of those personal preferances of style, I guess? Like, even as I sit here relaxing, I have my Killgerm AF key in my left hand pocket. It lives there. See how I can now reach for that without even thinking about my slung light? I just want a better slinger. Quote Link to post
SINDASOX 255 Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 What about this review, Here ~ havent you read it yet. SINDASOX Quote Link to post
IanB 0 Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 I'll recommend the LED lights there brilliant, try a search on ebay ditch...theres probably all types on there... Quote Link to post
OldTrapCollector 376 Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 I'll recommend the LED lights there brilliant, try a search on ebay ditch...theres probably all types on there... I use LED religiously now - a bright light with little battery drain. There must be a strap-carry version out there Ditch. OTC Quote Link to post
Leon 0 Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 LED's are the way to go Ditch, I use a head torch.... does away with the need for a sling and whenever I look at something the light does to. Mine has a 30 meter main and three dimmer settings for close work and the batteries last for over a 100 hours. Attic spaces are real easy with these and more hygenic to cause you don't have to touch it to point it where you want when handling poisons. Just a thought Leon Quote Link to post
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