StormcrowIV
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- Joined
- Sep 12, 2011
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Hello everyone.
I stumbled across this forum while searching for a torch and found it to be an excellent resource with a great community.
I was looking for a torch for my family in Pakistan, and when I found this forum I kept wanting the more expensive torches. I finally decided to sign up and ask your advice.
1) How would you prefer to purchase the light? doesn't matter as long as it can be obtained from the UK.
2) Budget: 50USD
3) Format: I want a flashlight.
4) Flashlight-specific format/size: Every day carry medium (4-7 inches).
5) Emitter/Light source: LED (known for efficiency, longevity, and compactness)
6) What battery type do you want to use?
7) What battery type do you want to use? I intend to use rechargeable nickel chemistry (NiCad, NiMH, NiZn)
My family are from Pakistan, and in our village we lose power a lot - at least once a day without question. The flashlight would be used as a source of light to see where you are going etc. It will not be used for small tasks such as reading etc.
It needs to be durable and it may be dropped once or twice. Considering the average salary per month for a manual worker is about 35 USD, this would be a big investment and would like the torch to last long term.
In terms of battery life, spare batteries can be charged and kept handy.
I look forward to your replies,
(this is making me want to buy a torch for myself also!)
Thank you.
I stumbled across this forum while searching for a torch and found it to be an excellent resource with a great community.
I was looking for a torch for my family in Pakistan, and when I found this forum I kept wanting the more expensive torches. I finally decided to sign up and ask your advice.
1) How would you prefer to purchase the light? doesn't matter as long as it can be obtained from the UK.
2) Budget: 50USD
3) Format: I want a flashlight.
4) Flashlight-specific format/size: Every day carry medium (4-7 inches).
5) Emitter/Light source: LED (known for efficiency, longevity, and compactness)
6) What battery type do you want to use?
7) What battery type do you want to use? I intend to use rechargeable nickel chemistry (NiCad, NiMH, NiZn)
My family are from Pakistan, and in our village we lose power a lot - at least once a day without question. The flashlight would be used as a source of light to see where you are going etc. It will not be used for small tasks such as reading etc.
It needs to be durable and it may be dropped once or twice. Considering the average salary per month for a manual worker is about 35 USD, this would be a big investment and would like the torch to last long term.
In terms of battery life, spare batteries can be charged and kept handy.
I look forward to your replies,
(this is making me want to buy a torch for myself also!)
Thank you.