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Active Products 3 LED Dynamo Wind Up Torch
by newby2 ==Dynamo LED wind Up Torch== When Woolworth's was still about they used to do some great deals and at the time I came across this LED as one of them. They were a relatively new thing out onto the market and they were being sold at the time I purchased mine at half price at £5 and I felt such a bargain I picked one up for mum ... and dad as well. This LED torch is different from other torches because it is wind up and has no need for batteries at all. The charge works on turning round an arm which is situated on the topside (or underside depending on how you hold it!). The arm can be fitted away snugly when you have charged it up enough which means that it is comfortable to hold and easy to use. There are three LED lights in the front of the torch and these let out a blue bright light and you can choose to have all three lights illuminated at once or have a lesser light by opting for just the single LED. This can easily be changed by pressing in the rubber type of button that is located on the opposite side to the wind up arm. Apart from choosing the light settings this button will also turn the torch off when not in use. The look of the torch is really rather good and the silver effect makes it look modern and up to date. The slight curvature of the design means it is comfortable to use and to wind up also. It doesn't take that long to charge the torch up for use and a few turns will give it enough juice to light the LEDs for a couple of minutes. To get a good charge that will last up to 20 minutes you only need to keep turning the arm for a mere 30 minutes which is easy to do and quite fun too! The lights of the LED are large which means that the beam of light that the torch gives out is really rather impressive. The fact that you don't need batteries makes this torch a super hand one and ideal for in the home, in the car or out camping. I keep mine in the kitchen "junk draw" so that if the fuse flicks I can find my way to the mains without too much trouble or when Hammy the hamster decides to escape down behind the kitchen cabinets and I need to haul them all out to rescue him (even though he doesn't want to be rescued!). The torch works really well and has lasted many years already and I can see it lasting plenty to come! Not needing batteries means it is a great item although perhaps the light is not as bright as a light bulb and a battery torch but for small general use it is perfect. The price I paid was cheap but I imagine you can pick this up for a bit of a cheaper price now as they are not a new idea. All in all apart from not being the best torch you can get I can't find fault with it. The real selling point of this torch has got to be the fact that it is wind up and means that it can be used anywhere any time and there is no worry it will die out. It is affordable and really a must have for any home. For these reasons I feel a top score of 5 out of 5 stars and a high recommendation is well deserved! I do hope that this has been of some help/interest to you Many thanks for taking the time to read. Read the complete review |
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Active Products 3 LED Dynamo Wind Up Torch
by Hurdenish What a product! I expected when i picked up this torch to be disappointed by the output but the three super bright LED bulbs really light up a room. The lens is well designed to give an even light and although fairly large the torch is very comfortable to hold. The claim is that one minute of winding with the fold out handle ... provides 30 minutes of full 3 LED use (or 90 minutes of the weaker single LED mode). This may be so but what it doesn't tell you is how fast you must wind to achieve this. Either way, the torch does last a long time, dimming slightly when its time for a recharge. Not a problem when at home, but if you are on a crowded campsite at night be prepared for complaints as the winding mechanism is extremely loud. Fortunately the battery seems to hold charge for a long time, I have left it for days to find it still has plenty of charge for the last use. The construction is chunky and strong with rubber grip along the sides, the winding handle folds out from underneath with a rotating end to grip. Under vigorous winding the grip can come loose, which is annoying but probably my fault. All in all you cant go wrong with this, it'll never need a new battery and its pretty good for the planet too. Read the complete review |
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Active Products 3 LED Dynamo Wind Up Torch
by Oceano80 Now there is nothing worse than having a power cut and hunting around for a torch and finding that the batteries are dead. Well now you don't have to as all you need is a wind up torch. Ok they sound great but to be honest they are no where as good as a normal torch. You need to wind it up for quite a long time if ... you want to use it for more than a few minutes. After a while you will see the light starting to go dim which is your key to start winding it again. But n the practical side it can be a great as a torch for in the car or for tacking the dog for a walk. This torch seems to be robust plus having the rubber grips on the side make it easier to hold onto. Yes it is a great gadget but does not give as much power life as it says on the box. Read the complete review |
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5 reviews Gadget / No batteries required uses in built rechargeable lithium battery. 1 minute of winding provides:90 minutes use of a single L.E.D or 30 minutes use of triple L.E.D. |
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