[[torches]]
Differences
This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.
|
torches [2016/11/04 15:00] TheClipIt edited links |
torches [2023/01/03 19:07] (current) scaryspace [LED Brightness & Colour] |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Line 44: | Line 44: | ||
| ====== Buying a Better Torch ====== | ====== Buying a Better Torch ====== | ||
| - | **Step 1: Choosing your priories** | + | **Step 1: Choosing your priorities** |
| The first thing when looking for a new torch is to work out what you need! Torches are available in almost every possible configuration imaginable, the hardest part is working out what you actually want. | The first thing when looking for a new torch is to work out what you need! Torches are available in almost every possible configuration imaginable, the hardest part is working out what you actually want. | ||
| Line 89: | Line 89: | ||
| ===== LED Brightness & Colour ===== | ===== LED Brightness & Colour ===== | ||
| - | As you look for a torch, you will start to notices weird keywords that keep appearing. Some of those will relate to the LED chip used in the torch, which has a big part to play in the brightness and colour of the beam. | + | As you look for a torch, you will start to notice weird keywords that keep appearing. Some of those will relate to the LED chip used in the torch, which has a big part to play in the brightness and colour of the beam. |
| The first thing is the **manufacturer** of the LED. CREE is the market leader in LED's for flashlights, and they produce a wide range of chips for different applications. Other major manufacturers include Nichia, Phillips and [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Light-emitting_diode_manufacturers|many others]]. | The first thing is the **manufacturer** of the LED. CREE is the market leader in LED's for flashlights, and they produce a wide range of chips for different applications. Other major manufacturers include Nichia, Phillips and [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Light-emitting_diode_manufacturers|many others]]. | ||
| Line 175: | Line 175: | ||
| On eBay you can find almost any torch, but often at significantly higher prices than the stores linked above. On eBay there are also some smaller sellers here and there who specialise in torches - again, __NO endorsement provided__!: | On eBay you can find almost any torch, but often at significantly higher prices than the stores linked above. On eBay there are also some smaller sellers here and there who specialise in torches - again, __NO endorsement provided__!: | ||
| * [[http://stores.ebay.com.au/hkequipmentnet?_trksid=p2047675.l2563|hkequipmentnet]] | * [[http://stores.ebay.com.au/hkequipmentnet?_trksid=p2047675.l2563|hkequipmentnet]] | ||
| - | * [[http://stores.ebay.com.au/Manker-Gear?_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Manker Gear]] | ||
| - | * [[http://stores.ebay.com.au/flashlightparadise|FlashlightParadise]] | ||
| If you are still stumped, then [[https://www.ozbargain.com.au/wiki/torches?#more_information|torch forums]] can provide even more recommendations! | If you are still stumped, then [[https://www.ozbargain.com.au/wiki/torches?#more_information|torch forums]] can provide even more recommendations! | ||
Last edited by scaryspace on 2023/01/03 19:07