http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_uk/hs.xsl/index_28573.htm
I havn't been able to find out if it is a five watt as the ALDI torch was last autumn, or if it is a three watt.
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PSA Lidl torch from February the 9th
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Posted 3 months ago #
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Either way it looks good enough for an extra source of light for commuting.
Cheers for the tip.
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I'm no expert, but I was interested in this.
Can someone check my maths.The quoted burn time of 3 hours if it's running from a single AA battery suggests lower wattage.
2800mah = 1.8Wh @ 1.5v
2800mah = 2.3Wh @ 1.2vSo if 1.8W you would only get 1h from each battery.
Of course, they could be lying about the burntime and if I'm wrong about the number or type of batteries, then obviously that changes things.
Posted 3 months ago # -
erm, can't you get something that is really bright for that kind of money from dealextreme?
Posted 3 months ago # -
3W CREE I do believe.
Posted 3 months ago # -
AlexSimon - my ALDI torch has a high and a low setting, perhaps they're quoting from this?
Posted 3 months ago # -
Alex - assuming 2800mAH discharging in one hour = 2.8A, then at 1.5V that would be 4.2W or at 1.2A 3.36W. Less some for losses and efficiencies of course.
If it's over three hours the wattage is a third of that roughly.
But 2800 is a AA rechargeable - a primary cell will be more powerful.
Also it says batteries included, not battery - it may be running more than one cell.Posted 3 months ago # -
I bought one of the last lot, which was a 3w CREE. It uses 3xAAA batteries.
Posted 3 months ago # -
Isuspect its running on 3 x aaa as the aldi one does
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Any idea on what the Lumens would be for that?
Posted 3 months ago # -
they are estimating 100 lumen or so on this thread
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/cree-led-flashlight-for-9-99-lidl-1136360?page=2
Good flame-a-thon too!
EDIT off out to get one.
Posted 3 months ago # -
erm, can't you get something that is really bright for that kind of money from dealextreme?
You can on Ebay
About £20 -
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/180781681636or for a not much more than a fiver
Posted 3 months ago # -
3yr warranty on the LIDL one I am told.
Anyway, it feels solid and well made, here's some pics.
IMAG0076.jpg by alan cole, on FlickrComparison with Tesco AA torch and DX
IMAG0078.jpg by alan cole, on FlickrComparison with Tesco AA torch (low power)
IMAG0079.jpg by alan cole, on FlickrComparison with Tesco AA torch (high power)
IMAG0081.jpg by alan cole, on FlickrNot sure it actually chucks out any more light than the Tesco TBH, albeit the beam is betters, but battery life will be 50%
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Oh it's got a nice focussing ring and is rated at 135 lumens
Posted 3 months ago # -
Does anyone know of a bar mount that will fit one of these? Thanks.
Posted 3 months ago # -
Probably the Twofish lock blocks, or the DX equivalent.
Posted 3 months ago # -
Thanks for that, got one ordered.
Posted 3 months ago # -
Sorry 125 lumens.
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