Quick - Recommend me a 12v rechargeable torch

[Gixer]

It’s my Birthday on Monday and my Mums asked me what I want.

I'm thinking of a small-ish bulkhead charger mounted torch that charges through USB or cigar lighter socket.

Any recommendations?

 

[Boathook]

I had this Nightsearcher Trio LED Rechargeable Handlamp Torch on board. Water resistant and had a good beam that gave didn't seem to give any reflection / scatter back. USB type charging so could be charged nearly any where.

 

[Gixer]

Prefect, and in stock locally to me.
Just sent a link to my Mum.
Thanks Boathook!

 

[ridgy]

I had this Nightsearcher Trio LED Rechargeable Handlamp Torch on board. Water resistant and had a good beam that gave didn't seem to give any reflection / scatter back. USB type charging so could be charged nearly any where.

I have the same one but I think it's a bit bigger than the OP is looking for. More spotlight than torch. A good thing to have on board though.

 

[Gixer]

Initially I thought it was too big but it’s only 20cm long so that’s fine. I also like to square shape, I’ve got round torches and they tend to roll about on the boat when you put them down, this one should stay put.

 

[ridgy]

Initially I thought it was too big but it’s only 20cm long so that’s fine. I also like to square shape, I’ve got round torches and they tend to roll about on the boat when you put them down, this one should stay put.

It also comes with a bracket so you can fix it to a bulkhead.

 

[Rappey]

If you want the best german made that lasts then led lenser. I have one in regular use thats 2012 and same lithium battery.

 

[Snowgoose-1]

USB charge Head Torch for me.
I seem to use it for everything now except for an anchor light.

 

[pandos]

If you want the best german made that lasts then led lenser. I have one in regular use thats 2012 and same lithium battery.

Some of these will also work from an AA battery so even if you forget to charge it or you end up in the life-raft, you need not be in the dark..

 

[Davy_S]

I bought two of these they are very bright, a bright light, a dimmer one and a strobe.
Pardon our interruption... it by

 

[Gixer]

Totally agree with you guys on the Lenser stuff, I’ve got 2xP7’s and a head torch.

 

[Refueler]

Local Camping Shop ...................... go have a look.

 

[jwilson]

USB charging is all fine until the flimsy rubber "waterproof" (joke) cover over the charging port breaks, or is left off, and the contacts corrode. I actually now prefer dry battery torches, plus a box of spare batteries. I agree Lenser is good, but mine runs on AAs.

 

[Refueler]

USB charging is all fine until the flimsy rubber "waterproof" (joke) cover over the charging port breaks, or is left off, and the contacts corrode. I actually now prefer dry battery torches, plus a box of spare batteries. I agree Lenser is good, but mine runs on AAs.

I have various rechargeables in the house ... wife likes them .... but I agree that so often the contacts or the battery pack fails and then its useless (OK - I can often change out the pack for an old LiPo etc from my models) but most people cannot.

My preferred are now AA or AAA powered LED torches ..... batterys seem to last so long - you wonder why ?? LED's are bright ...

 

[Rappey]

Some of the led lensers have a usb lead with magnetic cap that sticks to the power button on the end of the torch to recharge so no rusty connections.
They also have gold plated terminals and ive never experienced any faulty connection.
Many run off 18650 cells so very cheap and easy to replace as they fit in like a disposable battery.
Also appears that any replacement parts ( excluding battery) are foc !!
Facebook marketplace is a good place to get them cheap.
For a cheap but durable torch the £10ish lidls usb torches seem very good so far.
I do have a bit of a torch issue . Have had sooooo many but they all eventually died except for the ledlensers.
A divers torch does well on a boat..

 

[billskip]

I have a Fenix UC 35, had it 7 years no problem still on original battery.

 

[William_H]

I found ther cheap Chinese torches on Ebay really good. Especially the head lamp with 18650 cell. So cheap you can buy multiple torches ol'will

 

[Cerebus]

People talk about the terminals corroding.

There used to be a tube called contralube 770 that prevented corrosion.

I used it on vintage vehicle electrics and boat electrics and torches.

It worked and some of my torches still show the grease upon the terminals.

It is not available any longer as far as I know.

Terminals & Connectors > Contralube 770 - Contralube 770 - The Terminal Connector - Auto Electric Supplies Website

 

[Rhylsailer99]

Sofirn sp40 on amazon usb charging. Great torch.

 

[Copious]

It’s my Birthday on Monday and my Mums asked me what I want.

I'm thinking of a small-ish bulkhead charger mounted torch that charges through USB or cigar lighter socket.

Any recommendations?

Unilite.