Charlottechicken Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Anyone use these? http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.554018/walk.yah.UKGD-U085 They seem pretty tough, the chap on the telly hammered a nail into a plank of wood with one they are also waterproof and they float! It was the bit about holding the charge that got to me, how many times do you pick up a torch and the batteries are flat, just when you need it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 I've got one of these - http://www.thetorchshop.co.uk/freeplay_wind_up_torch.html but it doesn't hold charge well at all. Our garden is tiny but it's run out by the time I've reached the chicken run no matter how hard I wind it. Some others have found theirs much more reliable though. Mine's either dud or I need a different brand one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 We are thinking about getting one - so any advice as to a good brand would be really helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 DS was given a wind-up torch for Christmas and I have been very impressed with it. The light is very bright and seems to last a long time. I don't know where it is at the moment, so can't look at it, but I don't know what make it is. It isn't like Kate's and I can't see the QVC one. Not much help sorry, but when I find it I will post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 I got a great one from Robert Dyas, it has the option of either 1 or 3 LED bulbs and holds the charge well too. It is very similar to this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 That looks like DS's! It's excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Thanks guys - will send (& Paul) down to Robert Dyas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 They are good and save me having to root around for batteries when the other one was always running down. What I'd really like is a rechargeable torch that plugs onto a solar-powered recharger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 When I told Paul that we should get a wind up torch he asked whether it just sat in the cupboard saying "cor aint you got fat!". He then had to admit hearing that "joke" on Radio 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 I've got one, made by the RAC ( ) and it is also a wind up mobile phone charger. Awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 When I told Paul that we should get a wind up torch he asked whether it just sat in the cupboard saying "cor aint you got fat!". He then had to admit hearing that "joke" on Radio 2 Lucky you, Mel, your very own resident comedian! Laughing is very good for your health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 I've got one, made by the RAC ( ) and it is also a wind up mobile phone charger. Awesome. That sounds good Annie. Does it work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 When I told Paul that we should get a wind up torch he asked whether it just sat in the cupboard saying "cor aint you got fat!". He then had to admit hearing that "joke" on Radio 2 Lucky you, Mel, your very own resident comedian! Laughing is very good for your health. oh yeah, I am always laughing at Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted February 7, 2007 Author Share Posted February 7, 2007 They are good and save me having to root around for batteries when the other one was always running down. What I'd really like is a rechargeable torch that plugs onto a solar-powered recharger. I am sure I have seen those, good idea too! I fancy one of those trickle chargers to keep the car battery topped up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine C Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I've recently bought a lantern style wind up jobbie. Holds the charge and also a choice of 3 settings. The good thing about this one is I can put it down in the run whilst rummaging under the girls for their eggs when I get home in the dark. I got it from a place called coopers of stortford http://www.coopersofstortford.co.uk/ Though I do like the idea of a windup mobile telephone charger - do they work? Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolinep Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 I got a great one from Robert Dyas, it has the option of either 1 or 3 LED bulbs and holds the charge well too. It is very similar to this one Thanks Claret, just what we need for our boating jolly on the Broads at easter. Will get 1 or 2 next week, OH wonders what we need them for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 I'm going to suggest we use them at work. We have a kit of overalls, boots, goggles, hard hats, ear defenders etc (boy am I glamerous or what..........) and a torch - except we use it so infrequently that the batteries always run out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 I've got a wind up radio that is also a torch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 So people can hear and see you coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChookieCaz Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 I bought a wind-up torch (I think it was Aldi) and find it useful, although I don't think it holds a charge for as long as I would like. However, if you buy a more expensive one, I would think that should work better. Before Christmas, I bought a torch that you shake, but that one was very unsatisfactory and I had to get my money back. I don't know if perhaps it was a dud and maybe should have been bought from a different type of retailler. It has enabled me to be much happier with the wind-up one. If anyone gets one of the solar triple-chargers to place on the dash-board, please let us all know how you get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted May 17, 2007 Author Share Posted May 17, 2007 Just thought I would update on this. I bought the pack of two wind up torches from QVC and they are really good! I have had mine for a couple of months now and have just switched it on. The original charge is still there . They were charged up when I got them and I gave mine an extra couple of turns on the handle. Mum got the other one as a mothers day gift and she loves hers too. The light has a blue tinge to it which means it tends to shine a realistic light on everything, like daylight, rather than the yellowy glow you get with most battery operated torches. In pitch darkness you can light a whole room up, albeit dimly, but you can see everything. Beware of shining behind furniture though, I found lots of dust I already have a lovely solar/wind up radio,which never needs winding, but I must admit I would quite like a lantern/radio/mobile charger one if there is such a thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
